Korean Dictionary
How to say "Board Game" in Korean
“Board Game” in Korean is 보드 게임 (pronounced "Bodeu Geim").
보드 게임
Bodeu Geim
Usage & Context
Board games are popular leisure activities in Korea, especially at board game cafes where you can play a wide variety of games.
Example Sentence
보드 게임 카페에서 친구들과 게임을 했어요.
I played board games with friends at a board game cafe.
How to use 보드 게임 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Board Game” is 보드 게임, romanized as Bodeu Geim.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 보드 게임.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '보드 게임' as 'boh-deu geh-eem'. '보드' (boh-deu) sounds like 'bow' in 'bowling' followed by 'doo' in 'do'. '게임' (geh-eem) sounds like 'geh' in 'get' and 'eem' in 'seem'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
보드 게임을 하다
Bodeu geimeul hada
This phrase means 'to play board games'. '보드 게임' is a noun, so you add the object marker -을/를 and the verb 하다 (to do/play).
Casual (반말)
보드 게임 해
Bodeu geim hae
This is the casual way to say 'play board games'.
More Example Sentences
Suggesting a weekend activity to friends.
주말에 친구들과 보드 게임 카페에 갈까?
Shall we go to a board game cafe with friends this weekend?
Describing a family tradition during holidays.
우리 가족은 명절에 모여서 보드 게임을 즐겨요.
Our family enjoys playing board games when we gather for holidays.
Explaining the difficulty or nature of a particular board game.
이 보드 게임은 전략이 중요해서 머리를 많이 써야 해요.
This board game requires a lot of thinking because strategy is important.
Cultural Context
Board game cafes (보드 게임 카페) are extremely popular in Korea, especially among students and young adults. They offer a vast selection of games, from classic strategy games to party games, and are a common spot for friends to hang out, socialize, and enjoy a fun, interactive experience.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
보드 게임 한 판
one round of board games
보드 게임 추천
board game recommendation
보드 게임 모임
board game gathering
Related Expressions
게임
Geim
game
카드 게임
Kadeu Geim
card game
놀다
Nolda
to play, to hang out
보드 게임 카페
Bodeu Geim Kapye
board game cafe
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