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From 4 to 10 August we are closed for the holidays, the first time in 103 years. The website stays open: orders go out from Tuesday 11 August.
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Catan expansions: which one to start with and in what order
An honest guide to deciding which Catan expansion to start with and in what order to buy them for your group, with a comparison table, compatibility notes and...
Air Conditioning Installation: €200 and Four Documents
What the €200 for installing an air conditioner pays for: the prior visit, the fitting step by step and the four documents you keep (installation certificate, itemised invoice,...
Catan: Complete Guide 2026 — Editions, Expansions and Which One to Buy First
Catan has been the gateway to modern board games for almost 30 years. In this guide we explain how it is played, which edition to buy depending on...
Back to school 2026: how to choose the perfect backpack by age (guide by age group and weight)
September is just around the corner, and the backpack is the purchase people get wrong most often: it is too heavy, it is too small within two months,...
You buy the air conditioner, but who fits it?
Before choosing air conditioning, there is another question to settle: who installs it. This is how we work in the Valle del Almanzora.
4,500 Frigorías Air Conditioners: Comparison and Which to Choose (2026)
Every 4,500 frigorías (≈5.2 kW) air conditioner at Híper Ocio compared: price, room size, energy class, refrigerant, noise and guarantee, with a link to each model. Ideal for...
Toys for Children Aged 10 to 12: The Definitive Guide to Getting It Right (2026)
An honest guide to choosing gifts for children aged 10 to 12: LEGO Technic, strategy board games (Catan, Carcassonne), STEM, puzzles and back to school, with real examples...
It's here! The long-awaited Panini World Cup 2026 Update Set arrives at Híper Ocio
Híper Ocio now has the long-awaited Update Set from the official Panini FIFA World Cup 2026 collection: 120 update stickers to bring your World Cup album fully up...
LEGO for Adults in 2026: The Kidult Phenomenon Explained
An honest guide from a shopkeeper with 100 years in the trade to LEGO for adults and the kidult phenomenon in 2026: why it hooks people (switching off,...
Toys for 6 to 9 Year Olds: A Guide by Age and Development
A guide to toys for children aged 6 to 9, sorted by exact age and by the development milestone each category works on, with real examples from our...
Pedro booked in the heat and now wears a heavy coat indoors: 24-hour installation in Zurgena
Pedro, a customer in Zurgena, booked his air conditioning installation from the sofa yesterday afternoon, and this morning the Híper Ocio team had already fitted it. Now, he...
