Games for all the Family
Family Board Games
Games help boost a child’s social skills especially family board games. This style of entertainment appeals to parents who realise the value in recreation that produces a social bonding experience. Perennial favourites such as cards, dominoes, draughts, connect four, Operation, Monopoly, Cluedo and Scrabble have been around forever and always hold their charm.
Children’s TV Shows Family Board Games
FUNKO GAMES Presents: Scream - The Game | Thrilling Mystery Horror Board Game with Interactive iOS/Android App | For 3-8 Players Ages 13+
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£16.99
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KidzLabz Gamemaker ElectroBuzz Pirate Treasure Hunt Board Game
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Libellud | Mysterium Board Game (Base Game) | Mystery Board Game | Cooperative Game for Adults and Kids | Fun for Family Game Night | Ages 10 and up | 2-7 Players | Average Playtime 45 Minutes
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£35.57
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Z-Man Games | Carcassonne | Board Game | Ages 7+ | 2-5 Players | 45 Minutes Playing Time
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£31.62
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Catan Studios | Catan | Board Game | Ages 10+ | 3-4 Players | 60 Minutes Playing Time
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£38.74
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The Classic Game of Connect 4 Strategy Board Game; 2 Games for Kids Aged 6 and up; 4 in a Row
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£10.99
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Hasbro Gaming The Game of Life Game, Family Board Game for 2 to 4 Players, for Kids Ages 8 and Up, Includes Colourful Pegs
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£16.99
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Drumond Park Articulate Family Board Game, The Fast Talking Description Games For Adults And Kids Suitable From 12+ Years For 4-20+ Players
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£17.99
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GYMAX Table Top Football Game, 20’’ Wooden Foosball Table with LED Lights, 12 Football Players, 2 Footballs, 2 Scoreboards & Ergonomic Handles, Mini Table Top Soccer Games for Kids Adults, 59x51x9cm
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£34.90
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abeec 100 Classic Games Compendium | Collection of Classic Family Board Games | Games Compendium includes Ludo, Chess, Draughts and Playing Cards
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£14.95
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Goliath Games Presents: The Traitors - Official Board Game | Based on the Hit BBC Show | Can the Faithfuls Catch the Traitor? | For 4-6 Players | Ages 12+
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£19.99
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Herd Mentality: Udderly Hilarious Board Game | Easy Setup & Play | Loved By Millions of Families & Friends | Perfect for 4-20 Players
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£19.49
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Outsmarted - The Live Quiz Show Board Game | Kids, Teens & Adults | The Ultimate Family Game Night | Age 8+ | Perfect for 2-24 Players | 10,000+ Multimedia Questions | 2024 Edition
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£29.99
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Tic Tac Toe Bolt Game, Electronic Tic-Tac Toe Game, Noughts And Crosses Game, Xo Chess Classic Board Games, 3-In-1 Handheld Puzzle Game Console, Portable Travel Games Fidgets Toy For Kids And Adults.
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£15.99
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CONFIDENT? Board Game | The Smash Hit Guessing Game | Board Games for Families, Adults, Kids, Teens | Award-Winning Trivia Quiz Game with Brilliant Twist | 2-30 players, Ages 10+
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£19.88
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The Chameleon, Award-Winning Board Game for Families & Friends for 3-8 Players
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£24.99
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USAopoly | Hues and Cues | Guessing Board Game | Ages 8+ | 3-10 Players | 30 Minutes Playing Time
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£24.55
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Days of Wonder | Ticket to Ride Europe | Board Game | Ages 8+ | 2-5 Players | Average Playtime 30-60 Minutes
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£34.99
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FUNKO GAMES: The Goonies - Never Say Die | Classic Role Playing Strategy Board Game | Includes 8 Miniature Characters | For 2-5 Players Ages 12+
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£29.92
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Cornhole Set-4'x 2' Corn Hole Boards Set, Solid Wood Cornhole Game Outdoor Set, Corn Holes Outdoor Game, Corn Hole Sets with Bags Regulation Size, Perfect for Lawn, Backyard, Beach, Park(SBC64)
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£109.99
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Many games have been reinvented and have electronic versions to keep the next generation of gamers interested.
Preschool kids have an educational element thrown in so they can learn and have fun at the same time. The Topsy Turtle Game is a musical game for 3-year-olds and top toy Peppa Pig Tumble and Spin will be keeping little hands busy. Games that help develop problem-solving skills, colour recognition and promote hand and eye coordination are the best type of toy for toddlers
New games on the scene are Timmy Time Pop up Game, Fifi’s Stack a Cake Game and Roary the Racing Car Pitstop Panic. Pre-school jigsaw puzzles are also available featuring Fifi, Roary or Timmy Time.
Games for Four People
Hasbro has a new line up including one for Connect fans, the Connect 4 x 4 double grid challenge for four people. Pictureka has a new Flipper game and the Guesstures is a great fun charades game.
The action gadget that gets everyone going is Bop it that returns just in time for the Christmas celebrations with Shout It. Now kids and the grown-ups can Bop it, shout it, pull it and twist it to body bopping party mode music.
Monopoly City is another take on the successful game from Hasbro featuring 80 3D buildings and an electronic trading unit.
Lego Games
The construction toy Lego has entered the arena with the first-ever range of Build, Play and Change board games. Titles include Ramses Pyramid, Creationary, Lava Dragon, Lunar Command, Magikus, Minotaurus, Monster 4, Pirate Code, Race 3000 and Robo Champ.
Previous year’s Dream Dozen toys for Christmas included Lego games Minotaurus as well as Monopoly City along with LOGO game, Rubiks 360, Jenga and 5 Gator Golf.
TV game shows draw in quite a crowd so it’s not surprising that board games based on popular TV shows sell so such as Game of Thrones, Deal or No Deal, Family Fortunes, Britain’s Got Talent, Golden Balls, and the Colour of Money.
Star Wars and Ben 10
Star Wars and Ben 10 fans can have fun with table pinball games that include lights, sounds and a digital match scoring display plus the Ben 10 Guessing game. Popular programmes like the X-Factor have seen an increase in related musical products that include new music toys and games. The X Factor game replicates the show and takes you through the contestant’s journey to the final.
Memory Booster Games
One that’s a great memory booster for all the family is the best selling ten-second memory game from BrainBox. This innovative game contains information cards on a particular subject. After 10 seconds of studying a subject card the player is asked a question about it, if they answer correctly they get to keep the card. The player with the most cards wins the game. Simple and fun for ages four and upwards.