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Moments from our latest board game meetups and joyful family sessions.

A close-up of a board game featuring colorful wooden pieces in various shapes and colors, placed on a detailed game board. A person’s hand is interacting with the game, indicating active play. The board has a vibrant design with green, yellow, and brown areas.
A collection of board game components and crafting materials are spread out on a cork board surface. There are playing cards, dice in various colors and sizes, wooden letter tiles spelling 'BOARDGAMES', 'DRAW', and 'WIN', colored buttons, a variety of markers and colored pencils, scissors, glue stick, and circular cardboard cutouts. The setting is vibrant and full of an assortment of gaming and crafting items.
A close-up of a detailed board game in progress with various colored game pieces, such as red, yellow, blue, and green, placed on a textured map. There are also several cards with text and images on them, adding to the intricate and immersive nature of the game.
Wooden boards display Japanese characters written in white, set against a dark background. The boards feature two main sections with different styles of handwriting. Mounted on a warm-colored wall, the signs suggest a menu or list, possibly in a restaurant setting.
Several people are gathered around an outdoor stone table, engaged in a board game. Two adults are seated, intensely focused on the game, while a third adult observes from a motorbike. Two children stand nearby, watching the game with curiosity. The setting appears casual, with a backdrop of a simple storefront and supplies nearby.
A group of seven people are gathered around a table with an orange tablecloth, intensely observing and playing a board game. One person in a white outfit appears to be making a move, while others watch with interest. One man seated to the right is holding up a mug, seemingly in a celebratory or triumphant gesture. There are various expressions of concentration and engagement among the players. The background includes rustic and earthy tones, suggesting an indoor setting with a large support beam and a scenic view of mountains in the distance.
A collection of game pieces, including a red die, an orange die, and several circular red and yellow checkers, is placed on a board with circular patterns.
A glass display case houses an ancient board game, featuring a cross-shaped wooden board with carved patterns. Small stones or game pieces are placed on the squares of the board. The background is a wall with faded murals or intricate designs, giving an antique and historical ambiance.

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Hobby East opened my eyes to amazing Japanese games I never knew existed!
Thanks to Hobby East, our family game nights are now more fun and meaningful.