What your favourite board game says about you

25 Jan 2026 • 4:00 PM MYT
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We love writing it, you love reading it: here’s another one for our personality series. For this edition, we’re zooming in on board games, and what your go-to, favourite board game reveals about you.

As evidenced by the numerous board game cafes and spaces around town, one way Bangkokians enjoy spending their time is playing board games. While some relish solely in mind games, others prefer tangibility when playing.

So, in our latest attempt to playfully psychoanalyse you from behind a screen, here’s what your favourite board game says about you. Perhaps we’re winning. Perhaps we’re losing. Either way, read on for our interpretation of your game, and life, choices.

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What your favourite board game says about you

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Monopoly

You invested in cryptocurrency before it was cool, and you splash your cash on Bangkok real estate. You’re an Aman junkie, too.

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Taboo

If you live in Thailand, playing this should come naturally to you. You tend to be in the know about things, and your algorithm knows it.

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Cluedo

You solved the mystery, both the killer and the killed, in The White Lotus Season 3 before everyone else.

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Pictionary 

You were first in line for the Dib Bangkok opening, and know of the best murals and street art across the capital.

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Chess 

You think you’re better than everyone else, and probably live on a street named after your great-grandfather. Played chess before The Queen’s Gambit? You think you’re God.

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Scrabble

Books are your most trusted and visited friends. You spend your weekends at the Neilson Hays Library.

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Catan

You live in Thonglor and have a bunch of farang friends.

This story first appeared here.


Note : The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.