“Mijnlieff comes in a super handy bag, perfect for dropping in a backpack or coat pocket.”

MIJNLIEFF

This two player game packs a punch for such a neat little package. It takes an easy minute to learn and five minutes to play a whole game.

In a nutshell it’s noughts and crosses with a clever twist. The different pieces control where your opponent can play next (near, far, in line or on the diagonal). You are still trying to make lines of three but you can’t just go wherever you want.

Best Abstract Game UK Games Expo 2010.

“You can play it anywhere but the elegant design of the pieces means it’s just as at home on a coffee table.”