You might think board games are for kids but, in the West, board-gamers are everywhere and can be any age. And it was while travelling in the US that a Chinese-language teacher got hooked on gaming and decided to share it with the people of Bangkok. From a small stall at the CDC Weekend Market last year, she has now expanded to her first shop, Polar, which sells everything from simple card games to complex strategy affairs that require plenty of brain power and time. New to it? Just pop into the tiny store decked out with warm, homey colors and the owner is happy to talk you through the rules of each game, many imported from the USA or Germany. Prices are ranging from B500-600 for card games and B1,000-2,500 for board games. But if you’re still undecided, why not just pick a game and give it a try there and then. For B80 on weekdays or B120 on weekends you get to test run a game for an hour while enjoying free soft drinks from the onsite cafe. Top Koaysomboon