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Top 8 family game picks to get competitive with this Christmas
Nothing screams Christmas Day more than setting up an after-dinner board game and getting competitive with all the family.
Whether you want something easy to get the adults and little ones involved with, or something to challenge your brain, we have got you covered…
Herd Mentality
Price: £19.99
Ages: 10 years +
Players: 4+
This game is great if you are looking for something fast-paced and easy to get invested in. Herd Mentality is a game of thinking alike and matching the majority, so if you think you can coordinate with the minds of your competitors, this game is definitely one to add to your Christmas list. Its simple rules and appropriateness to all ages make it a great game to get all of the family involved, and even better – it doesn’t require a marathon time frame, so you could even play it between Christmas dinner courses.
Tipsy Land
Price: £29.99
Ages: 18+
Players: 2-10
Think of the ultimate party game for adults, and you’ll get Tipsy Land. This is the perfect game for calling out friends, silly dares, confessions, and mini-competitions. If you’re organising a Christmas party with friends or want something fun to play at your festive girls’ night, this one is the perfect option. Combining classic drinking game elements with a playful board game format, Tipsy Land has it all. So make sure to get it on your Christmas wish list for some guaranteed giggles this festive period.
Catan
Price: £30
Age: 10+
Players: 3-4 people
This one is for all of the logical thinkers, those of you who love anything involving strategy, negotiation, and maybe a little bit of luck. Catan is a classic board game that can’t be slept on. Celebrated for its versatility and relatively simple rules, it is accessible to both new and seasoned players. The game is designed for 3-4 players and focuses on resource management, trade, and building. So, if you’re looking for something to spark your imagination and some friendly family competition that can spark imagination around the dinner table, this could be the game for you.
Think Words
Price: £11.99
Age: 8+
Players: 2-10 people
This fast-paced word association game is sure to get your brain awake again after a post-Christmas dinner nap. Think Words challenges players to think quickly and on the spot, so if a little bit of time pressure in a game makes you thrive against competition, this is a great choice. This game is the perfect option for family game nights, parties, or as a way to break the ice with friends you haven’t seen in a while. After a few rounds, it will be sure to maintain a space in your game collection well after the festive period, too.
Bananagrams
Price: £7.99
Age: 7+
Player: 2-10 people
This is another great choice for word game lovers, and an especially good one if you want to play something fast-paced with all of the family. Bananagrams is like the sister game to Scrabble, using letter squares to create an interconnected grid of words – just without the board!. And if you’re travelling around this Christmas, this game is the perfect size to pop in your suitcase without taking up any room. If you want something with limited rules that provides plenty of fun, Bananagrams is a great choice.
The Traitors
Price: £16.20
Age: 12+
Player: 4-6 people
Inspired by one of our favourite TV shows the Traitors, this game will allow you to test out your skills and strategy with all of the family involved. Revolving around deception, strategy, and teamwork, this game gets players to secretly take on the roles of either Faithfuls or Traitors, testing your ability to keep your identity under wraps. This game will bring the intrigue of the TV show to your dining room table and will be sure to test how well you know your loved ones.
Exploding Kittens
Price: £16.99
Age: 7+
Players: 2-5 people
This fast-paced card game is a great one for those with a short attention span. Combining quirky cards and strategy, this one is definitely worth a try. Exploding Kittens is based on a very easy concept and is perfect if you want something fast to play before you settle down for a cosy evening. This is a great game to get all of the family involved with, using a bit of competitive fun and tactics. Will you be the last one standing?
Sounds Fishy
Price: £19.99
Age: 10+
Players: 4-10 people
Will you be testing your double-bluffing skills on the family this Christmas? If the answer is yes, this game should be added to your collection. Sounds Fishy is a game based on bluffing, creativity, and quick thinking, making it perfect for a bit of family fun. Players take turns coming up with convincing (or hilarious) fake answers to obscure trivia questions while one player tries to guess the correct answer amidst the chaos. This one is sure to reveal the sneakiest player in your family around the table.
Emma Rowell
Journalism graduate and freelance writer born and bred in the North East.
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