While Cañete was in college, he visited a nearby board game cafe, eventually discovering Shadows Over Camelot and other hobby games. It was this shared love of gaming that was the impetus behind ...

MANILA -- In a sort of backlash against the pervasive presence of social media, playing board games with family and friends in cafes is becoming an increasingly popular pastime in the Philippines.

People are playing Eurogames like these by the millions, and they are playing all the time. It’s not just a game, it’s a hobby. An American style of board game has also been embraced and a new ...