Learning toys allow kids to mimic some of the things they see you doing every day and learn skills in the process. Great for role playing, getting kids involved in what you are doing and improving social skills too. Our wooden learning toys are built well and built to last. They will stay in the family for all siblings to learn from and you [Read More]

What better way to spend a cold, rainy weekend than inside around a fire playing board games with friends and family. Along with laughing and positive social behaviors, board games help build a positive attitude due to the release of endorphins. Regularly playing board games keeps the mind active and cognitive functions lubricated facilitating [Read More]

Wheely Bugs - Walk & Ride Toys Wheely Bugs are for children at the cusp of walking to post toddler. They go backwards, forwards, sideways, and round and round. Wheely Bugs promote gross motor skills from which all higher learning evolves. View all Wheely Bugs Ride-on Toys... TRYBIKE - Adjustable Balance Bike Learning to ride a [Read More]

It’s that time of year again – Christmas shopping time! For those of you who begin tearing your hair out around about now, fear not: the team at Gifts and Games have come to your rescue! Board games and card games are a great gift idea as they encourage kids of all ages to unplug and play. They’re also ideal for taking on holiday, as they are [Read More]

Playing games improves your brain. Chess, Mahjong, Poker and word games all help exercise your neurons. It works for all ages and it is never to late to start. Yes there is research to prove it. But the other spin off of playing games with you family is that it will strengthen relationships, develop deeper bonds, get everyone away from their [Read More]

This ultimate boys poker night package will get you started on a tradition you can continue with your mates for years to come. Everything you need for a poker night to remember including: World fold-out poker table – $175.00 500 Poker chips in aluminium case – $175.00 Dal Rossi Dealer Shoe – $80.00 Royal Playing Cards x 2 – [Read More]

Bach board games are a big part of most Kiwi's childhood bach memories. The bach is a place to unwind, go offline and reconnect with family and friends. Tell us your favourite board game to play at the bach and like our Facebook page to go into the draw to win our 7 board games in 1 "Bach Package". This board games package includes Includes [Read More]

Mahjong is a great game for keeping your brain active and an excellent excuse for getting together each week with a group of friends with lots of fun chatter between games. You will be won over by the beauty of Mahjong before you ever play.  The tiles are miniature Chinese artworks decorated with emblems of bamboo, circles and characters.  The [Read More]

We love this concept of meeting up with both friends and strangers to eat, drink and play board games. Find a board game cafe near you. Auckland Cakes n Ladders is Auckland’s premier gaming café. We welcome all persuasions, from hard-core gamers, to families, couples on a date, and groups of friends looking for a space to spend time [Read More]