The Rise Of Designer Game Sets: 7 Luxury Editions To Shop

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Luxury has always been about creating desire, but today’s most coveted pieces aren’t necessarily the ones designed to dominate your social feed. Instead, fashion houses are finding new ways to become part of everyday life, transforming the ordinary into something collectable.

As the allure of the viral moment begins to fade, luxury brands are leaning into permanence. Beyond handbags and ready-to-wear, they’re crafting beautifully designed objects that blur the line between function and art, inviting collectors to bring their favourite maisons into their homes in unexpected ways.

One category leading the charge? Game night. From Chanel’s elegant chessboard to Bottega Veneta’s reimagined Jenga set, luxury’s latest collectables prove that even the simplest pastimes can become objects of desire. Here, the designer game sets are worth investing in for your next evening in.

Bottega Veneta’s Jenga set

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Luxury towers don’t always take form amongst a skyline – instead, it stands on your coffee table. Bottega Veneta has introduced a new Jenga set, so you can build the pinnacle of luxury from the comfort of your own home. Retailing for a whopping Dhs23,000, the set features 54 wooden blocks made from Italian walnut and coloured blocks that are akin to marble. Providing a chic touch to your coffee table, the set comes in a finely woven Intrecciato calf leather case to house the blocks – a true display of the brand’s signature craftsmanship.

Louis Vuitton’s Vanity Mahjong

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A dramatic addition to your lavish dinner parties – Louis Vuitton’s Vanity Mahjong is a chic game changer. Often, a round of Mahjong demands the dedicated attention of everyone in the room. A factor which has recently revamped its popularity with more people looking for a socialising ritual away from the phone screen. The set is playfully encased with an exterior of the Maison’s iconic luggage, providing a look of opulence to any interior.  Retailing for upwards of Dhs200,000, this renowned classic takes the form of a chic set that could pass as a miniature art piece.

The Chanel Chess Set

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Art meets luxury in the form of the Chanel chess set, intricately designed to bring grand allure to the tabletop. The house gives a sparkling take to the classic board game, engraved with gold, ceramic and diamonds. A true collector’s item, which is reportedly worth over Dhs14 million ($4 million USD), pawns take form in some of Chanel’s most renowned motifs, including the Vendôme column, a mannequin bust and a lion. The Queen, however, takes form in the icon herself – Coco Chanel. Each figure hides an intricately designed timepiece, made from 18K gold and brilliantly cut diamonds.

Prada playing cards

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A deck of cards is an essential at every game night – whether it means a round of Go Fish or crazy eights. Now, you can flash your aces in style with Prada’s playing cards, which are priced at Dhs2,300 (€550). Designed with mannequin figures adorned by the Houses’ outfits, as well as the Prada logo. The cards are carried in a stylish leather case so you can carry the deck with the brand’s signature opulence.

Backgammon with Tiffany & Co.

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Tiffany blue is more than a colour, it’s a symbol of status and exclusivity – one that is translated through the Maison’s iconic Backgammon set. The brand provides a luxurious interpretation of the renowned game, combining cultural relevance with exclusivity. Further solidifying its position of authority as a purveyor of exceptional diamonds and coloured gemstones. With a carrying case faceted in the form of a jewel, a maple veneer board, markers, cups, and a pure silver dice key, this set retails for over Dhs34,000 ($9,350 USD).

a game of Uno with Miu miu

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This exclusive UNO and Miu Miu collaboration was unveiled at the end of 2025. The limited-edition collector’s item stayed true to the game’s vibrant design, while adding the fashion brand’s finesse with sophisticated packaging adorned by the house logo.

Balenciaga’s monopoly is for VIPs only

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The Balenciaga Monopoly set made a statement for the Maison itself. A VIP-only release, the classic board game came together with the Spanish fashion house last year, designed with the intent of portraying fashion-related themes, complete with elements such as ready-to-wear references, and tokens designed in the shape of a thread, scissors, a mannequin and a thimble.