Space Cowboys – Splendor, Unlock! & More

Easy to Learn, Hard to Put Down

Space Cowboys is a French publisher known for games that are quick to teach and endlessly replayable. Its titles are a natural fit for families, couples and groups who want something smart without a long rules explanation, and they're often the games that turn casual players into board game fans. Great components and clean design mean you'll spend less time reading the rulebook and more time playing. Most Space Cowboys games play in under an hour, which makes them ideal as an opener before a bigger game, a weeknight game with the family or something to teach visiting friends. Their games also hold up well over time, so they tend to stay on the shelf long after the first play.

Splendor is the classic: collect gems, buy developments and attract nobles in a tight race that takes about 30 minutes and works for two to four players. Splendor Duel reworks the same ideas into a sharp, tense game built just for two. Unlock! brings the escape room home, with card-based puzzles and a free companion app across a wide range of themes and difficulty levels, including the bite-sized Unlock! Short Adventures that fit into a single evening. Newer titles like Dewan and A Fistful of Daisies round out the range with fresh takes on strategy and family play. Love solving puzzles together? Try EXIT: The Game next, or browse our full board games collection for more ideas.

Boreal Gaming is Niagara's local game store, and we love recommending games that get people playing. Shop online with shipping across Canada or local pickup in the Niagara region, or visit in store and ask our team which Space Cowboys game suits your group. They make easy, crowd-pleasing gifts, too.