The magic of tabletop journeys: discovering new horizons at the Department Store of the National Centre RUSSIA

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To catch the northern lights and race on a dog sled without leaving Moscow — at the Department Store of the National Centre RUSSIA, this becomes a reality. Here, board games turn into an exciting adventure for the whole family.

In the educational games section, visitors will find "Bears and Salmon" — an unusual strategy game based on a real natural phenomenon: the spawning of salmon in Kamchatka. One player controls a shoal of fish heading to spawning grounds, while the other manages bears seeking to gain weight before winter. There is no room for chance here — only tactics, carefully planned moves and attempts to anticipate an opponent’s strategy. The game helps players understand how natural processes function and why everything in the wild follows its own laws.

Those who enjoy training memory and attention may choose "Memo", featuring illustrations inspired by fairytale Kamchatka. Bright cards help players remember images while introducing children and adults to the northern region through depictions of animals, landscapes and local legends.

For those who dream of seeing the northern lights, the board game "Catch the Northern Lights" has been created. Players travel across the Murmansk region, discovering its nature, culture and landmarks. This is not merely a roll of the dice, but a journey requiring route choices, strategic thinking and learning new facts about the North along the way.

The board game "Beringia" transports participants to Kamchatka, along the route of the famous dog sled race. The board is styled as a map of the peninsula, and as the game progresses, players reveal rivers, volcanoes and settlements. The sled dogs are based on real prototypes, complete with authentic names and characteristics. The game not only entertains but also gently immerses players in the world of northern expeditions and life in a harsh climate.IMAGE_6af7d289-06ca-42ff-89f1-ff3cbfe984c4#

Another journey awaits guests of the Department Store in the game "Homeland of Whales and Airplanes". This is a route-based game about the Khabarovsk region, where intellectual, creative and physical challenges help players assemble their own itinerary of impressions. Four themed boards tell the story of the region’s capital, its nature, industry and history, each designed by a different artist. In the finale, players assemble a unique journey from cards, crowned by the silhouette of a fantastical "whaloplane", while learning about the geography, culture and modern enterprises of the region.

All these games share one common feature: they make discovering Russia engaging and dynamic. Through vivid illustrations, well-designed mechanics and atmospheric storytelling, children and adults learn to notice details, remember facts, think strategically and explore the regions of the country with curiosity.