Every summer holiday, like clockwork, the foosball table gets dragged out, the carrom striker resurfaces, and those Uno cards—bent, bruised, and barely holding it together—make a comeback. Luckily, a timely intervention by fashion houses have saved game nights at home for the fashion girls. Enter: the luxury board game. It’s a decor item and an analogue activity all rolled into one.
There’s Tiffany & Co.’s backgammon set that’s made for centre tables, not storage closets. Coach’s deck of cards are so smooth, even your best Now You See Me shuffles will look legit. And if your only introduction to mahjong is through Microsoft, Prada’s absurdly elegant version—crafted with acrylic resin, each playing piece wrapped in Saffiano leather—will have you ready to retire the mouse.
Chess, too, has had a glow-up, and the Ralph Lauren Sutton game set is the perfect gift. Think walnut wood and leather, not plastic and patience. Whether you're opening with a queen’s gambit or just trying to remember how the knight moves, the pieces are dressed better than most of us at Sunday brunch. It’s giving Wizard’s Chess energy from Harry Potter—minus the chaos, plus a lot more polish.
Berluti’s solitaire game is so stealth-chic, it is fashion’s way of saying “If you are stuck inside during this scorching heatwave, you might as well lounge like you are at a members-only chalet.” Louis Vuitton’s Vivienne Adventures game box adds another playful contender to the mix—complete with travel-trunk flair and the maison’s signature whimsy. From Hermès’s ultra-luxe game table—a collector’s dream in rich wood and sleek leather finishes—to Fendi’s Roma Tower, their elevated take on Jenga in the house’s signature colours, and Versace’s Barocco Medusa puzzle game, brands are stacking the deck with serious style.
So, this summer, consider upgrading your game-night rituals. After all, why should your wardrobe be the only thing that’s resort-ready? Scroll through our edit of the most splurge-worthy board games and playing cards.
