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The best family games to play at Christmas
Do you get competitive when you play games with the family?
Christmas is the perfect time to get stuck into a really good game for the whole family, and makes a great way to get everyone involved and create fun memories.
Whether you opt for a traditional board game or a creative option that will see you miming to each other or drawing pictures, family games are a brilliant way to get everyone to spend some quality time together at Christmas, from kids to grandparents.
Plus, it's also a brilliant ways to entertain the children in your life and keep them away from their screens for an hour or two.
We've rounded some of the best family games out there for Christmas 2024, that will keep the younger members of your family busy and might even encourage the teenagers to join in. From classics like Monopoly and Connect 4 to new games like Exploding Kittens and Lego roses, discover our picks below.
No family games night is complete without Hungry Hungry Hippos! This interactive game is fun for all the family.
Hasbro Operation Game
Test your steadiness with this family favourite game. If you aren't familiar, the aim of he game is to 'operate' on your victim and remove key body parts and organs and if you aren't steady the buzzer will go off and you lose points.
This board game is easy to follow, but lively and engaging for all ages from seven up. You’ll have to use strategy as well as risk to avoid the exploding kitten – the last person alive, wins. It’s basically The Traitors with cats... sort of.
Hasbro Trivial Pursuit Drop Trivia Family Game
Hasbro Trivial Pursuit Drop Trivia Family Game
This fast-paced electronic version of the classic family board game is a crowd-pleasing choice for everyone to enjoy. You can play head-to-head with two players or split your loved ones in teams.
Another classic - just make sure you start in time to finish before Christmas dinner!
Goliath Games The Floor is Lava!
Goliath Games The Floor is Lava!
This interactive game will see the whole family jumping around and having fun.
Made of 822 little pieces, this intricate Lego will allow your teenagers to work together, while reducing their screen time and keeping their mind engaged for a few hours.
Described as one of "the most addictive" game out there, The Mind challenges team players to work together to play cards in ascending order but no verbal communication is allowed between players. A great way to get the family to work together and test your team work skills.
This iconic game is great for fast-paced fun between festive food courses.
Orchard Toys Peter Rabbit™ Don’t Wake Mr. McGregor
Orchard Toys Peter Rabbit™ Don’t Wake Mr. McGregor
One for the younger members of the family, they'll join Peter, Benjamin Bunny, Flopsy and Mopsy as they collect fruit and vegetables throughout the garden.
Players take turns rolling the dice in order to move along the path but, warning, if you wake Mr. McGregor, you’ll have to return to the start.
This word game is one of our absolute favourites! Each banana-shaped pouch contains 144 letters that you'll have to place at the centre of the table. Each player will then take the same number of letters and begin to arrange them into a word grid similar to a crossword. It's fun, education and engaging - what more can you ask for?
Cards Against Humanity Cards Against Humanity Family Edition
Cards Against Humanity Cards Against Humanity Family Edition
Don't panic... this child-friendly version of the hilarious, rude and iconic adult game is sure to have the whole family giggling.
Connect 4 is one of those classic games that always draws everyone in for hours of fun.
Ravensburger The Gruffalo Deep Dark Wood Board Game
Ravensburger The Gruffalo Deep Dark Wood Board Game
Inspired by the iconic Julia Donaldson book, this Gruffalo game will be loved by the whole family.
Drumond Park Articulate! For Kids
Drumond Park Articulate! For Kids
Articulate's child-friendly version will have the whole family delighted. Great for adults and kids alike.
Mattel Games Pictionary Air Harry Potter
Mattel Games Pictionary Air Harry Potter
Perfect for fans of magic and Hogwarts, this is Pictionary but with a fun, Harry Potter twist.
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