fun games

Black and white define a clear-cut triumph as opponents take to the chessboard. The Sierra family crafts the chess set from natural onyx and marble, polished to perfection.

Because each piece is sculpted individually, there may be slight variations in the color and pattern of the stone.

A duel of wisdom and cunning develops around the refined pieces of The Sierra Family's newest creation. The team works with traditional Mexican techniques to transform marble and onyx stones into a distinguished chess set, whose classic palette of black and white hues invites you to enter a challenge of strategy.

Golf lovers can enjoy this game designed by Thailand's Waraporn Khamsuk when it's rainy on the green. Crafted from raintree wood, the game is shaped like a cage holding a golf ball. The object of the game is to free the golf ball from the wooden bars--then lock it up again. Instructions are included.

Presented by Arti Sharma, this solitaire board game has everything you need for a fun night in. Indian artisans use rich mango wood to craft the game, diligently covering the board with shallow, hand-carved cups. Outfitted with brass hardware, the board hides a secret drawer where you can store the set's 33 glass marbles in an accompanying polyester pouch.

Played like bingo, the popular Loteria game from Mexico merges artistry and luck into an exciting game.

Originally titled La Lotería Tequilera in Spanish—by Marina Pallares—this fun set includes 36 cards and eight boards, each with a unique combination of images that coincide with the ones printed on each card.

The dealer picks one of the 36 cards—featuring Marina's exquisite art style—and recites its name while showing the picture, allowing the players to see if the image matches one of the figures featured in their boards. The winner is the first person to complete the card.

Crocheted from black and white cotton yarns, this set of three checkered hacky sacks will provide countless hours of fun. Also know as footbags, the soft pellet-filled balls are an entertaining way to get a little exercise and improve coordination. The hacky sacks are crafted in Guatemala by members of the Maya Artists Group.