A guide to summer gaming.

Ahh, Summer.

A time to grab the family, relax, spend some time outside and get serious about gifting.

Some of our best family summer memories revolve around games, it's the perfect time to spend quality time with people we love.

We tend to have a jigsaw set up over the summer holiday, it's a magnet for people passing through and stopping for "just one piece".

It's a great time to set up a longer game like Risk (if you're brave), Gloomhaven (if you're adventurous) or Finska (if you're outdoors).

It's the best time to gift a beautiful game like Azul, Codenames or Awkward Guests - games the whole family can really get into together after dinner or on a lazy afternoon.

Or for those who need a little respite, how about a beautiful Lego, or a U-Gears construction?

And if these don't quite tick all the boxes, maybe all you need is a little help and guidance from our wonderful staff. They are all well-practiced in a wide range of games and puzzles and love matching the right gift with just the right recipient.

If you can't make it instore our website is chock full of "Mind Games Top Picks", a carefully curated list of the very best games that we staff play, give, love and cherish. You'll be sure to find something for everyone.