Board: the 24″ tabletop console that mixes board games and video games with physical pieces

Board proposes to recover family game nights without giving up the screen: it is the first "face-to-face" console designed to bring together several people around a table. According to board.fun, the promise is clear — «Board game feel. Video game magic.» — and the hardware costs $399 in the United States, with free standard shipping and estimated delivery in 3–5 business days.

What is Board and how does it work

Board is not a living room console connected to the TV: it is a 24-inch panel that rests on any table, large enough for several players to sit around. The high-resolution touch screen recognizes real physical pieces thanks to PieceSense, proprietary technology that translates panel signals into instant information about each piece — what it is, where it is, and how it moves.

The gesture is deliberately analogous: you pick up a piece, make a move and Board reacts on the screen "like magic." There is no need for controls; The custom pieces of each game teach the rules by touch and reduce the learning curve in quick or long games.

What comes in the box

The purchase includes the console, seven exclusive games with their respective sets of parts and a one-year warranty. The launch titles that Board groups together are:

• Chop Chop — cooperative culinary mayhem with physical knives, spoons and sponge.
• Board Arcade — five reimagined arcade classics (ships and robots).
• Cosmic Crush, Snek, Astrofort, Starfire and Space Rocks — arcade and party games included in the retro collection.

The expanded catalog adds strategy (Strata, Tetris meets Chess for 2–6 players), adventure (Save The Bloogs, Spycraft), digital pet (Mushka), daily puzzles (Daily Build), duel (Omakase) and more. Board announces new games and free expansions every month in 2026.

Price, extra games and subscription

The hardware costs $399 according to The Board listing on Shopify. Additional games range from free to $34.95; They are downloaded to the console and the physical parts are sent by mail. There is no mandatory subscription: you pay for the console, play the seven included titles and buy only what you want to expand.

Standard shipping is free (3–5 business days from the next business day). Express costs 34 USD and arrives in 1–2 days. Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico may have different deadlines.

Who is it intended for

Board targets a broad spectrum: children from 6 years in most titles, casual adults and players accustomed to video games or classic boards. It works in solo, duels and party mode with large groups — the shared table is the center of the experience.

The company behind it is Harris Hill Products, Inc. (dba Board). On the web, reviews from media such as TechCrunch, Polygon, Game Informer, Today Show and Forbes stand out, with frequent comparisons to the spirit of the Nintendo Wii: simple physical interaction that adds layers of fun to digital activities.

Board versus other family consoles

Unlike systems like Nex Playground —camera in front of the television and body movement—, Board relies on sitting together and manipulating objects on the table. It does not compete directly with Switch or PlayStation: it seeks a midpoint between traditional board and video game, with collectible pieces per title.

In summary

What is it? 24″ tabletop console with physical pieces and PieceSense. How much does it cost? 399 USD. What's included? Console, 7 games with parts and 1-year warranty. Subscription? No. Where to buy? board.fun/products/the-board.