introducing
Oink Games
Founded in 2010, Oink Games is a Japanese board game publisher whose philosophy is to create simple yet sophisticated games that are easy to learn and fun to play. Oink Games' games are reknowned for their minimalist design, high-quality components and innovative gameplay mechanics. They are generally lightweight and easily transportable making them great after dinner, travel and family friendly games.
Japanese Board Games
Simple Creativity
Oink have won the affections of many gamers with their unique and creative gameplay mechanics which challenge players to think in new ways. The rules are generally simple which make them accessible to all levels of gamer and shows that simplicity is often the most fun route.
Unique and Engaging
Travel & Family Friendly Games
The component pieces give a premium feel despite the small size of the box and they are built to last. Oink’s trademark minimal design is elegant, colourful and playful, allowing for visually appealing games that are easy to understand.
This simplicity also leads in to the idea of social interactivity and many of Oink Games’ mechanics involve playful communication and interaction with other players. Fun to play and socially engaging in a good old fashioned kind of way.
Spiel de Jahres
Award Winning
Oink have won numerous awards for their games and came runner up in the prestigious Spiel des Jahres for Scout in 2022.
Our selection at USTUDIO showcases the best of Oink games, giving experiences that are both accessible and challenging and enjoyable for a wide range of players.
Oink Games | FAQs
Oink Games' philosophy is to create simple yet sophisticated games that are easy to learn and fun to play. Oink Games' games are reknowned for their minimalist design, high-quality components and innovative gameplay mechanics.
Everyone loves Scout! Arguably the most sophisticated gameplay from Oink's offering, Scout has great replay potential and is genuinely fun for entry level and hardcore gamers alike.
USTUDIO also recommends Deep Sea Adventure and StartUps although all of our selection are fun. Just depends on the type of game you are looking for :)
Oink usually caters for quite a young age through to adult, meaning they are great family friendly games. The details will say on each game, but generally they are designed for 8 years and up.
Oink Games are designed to be simple and fast moving with playtimes from 15-30 mins per game.
Oink Games have premium quality components meaning they are designed to be kept and replayed over and over. They are great filler titles or warm up games for gaming sessions and play equally well in a coffee shop or bar. We think you will be replaying these games for years.
Our Top Board Games Recommendations
Board games have seen a huge resurgence in recent times where they have become the social antidote to an often unsocial digital age. But you don’t have to stick to the classics (yawn), and you don’t have to fall out with your friends and family (I am speaking as someone who once cried and stormed out of the room over a game of Risk).
