We love a good board game night and so do our kids! There are tons of games on the market but here are some of our favorites to put under the tree.
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Clue
Who killed Boddy Black? Solve the mystery in this suspenseful Clue board game! When 6 guests arrive at Boden Black’s mansion, none are certain what to expect. But when their host turns up dead after revealing a sinister blackmail scheme, the pressure is on. Race against the other players to crack the case by gathering clues and narrowing down choices. Each player tracks their clues in a detective notepad and eliminates information to sleuth out who killed Mr. Black, where in the mansion they did it, and what weapon was used. Roll a magnifying glass icon? Draw a Clue card to add to the intrigue! A player might open a new secret passage or get to name a weapon they want to be revealed. Be the first to make the correct accusation and win the game!
Cost: Reg $29.99 On Sale $24.97
Age: 8+
Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart, Indigo
Uno Quatro
Fans of UNO® card games will love the UNO® Quatro™ family game, which combines the
challenge of getting four in a row with the strategy of matching colours or numbers. On their turn, players slide their tiles into 1 of the 7 trays, strategically trying to maneuver the tiles to get four-in-a-row. The tiles must touch another tile with either the same colour or number, and special Action Tiles change the game by making other players work with fewer tiles, pushing a tile out of a tray, and even swapping the position of two trays! Makes a great gift for UNO® fans and game lovers.
Cost: $29.99
Age: 7+
Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart
Exploding Kittens
Exploding Kittens is a card game for people who are into kittens and explosions and laser beams and sometimes goats. In this highly-strategic, kitty-powered version of Russian Roulette, players draw cards until someone draws an Exploding Kitten, at which point they explode, they are dead, and they are out of the game — unless that player has a defuse card, which can defuse the Kitten using things like laser pointers, belly rubs, and catnip sandwiches. All of the other cards in the deck are used to move, mitigate, or avoid the Exploding Kittens. Exploding Kittens is the most-backed crowd funded project ever, the most-funded game in the history of Kickstarter, and has paved the way for peace and tranquility in the modern world.
Cost: Reg $24.99 On Sale $19.88
Age: 7+
Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart
Tapple
Tapple is the award-winning, fast paced word game that gives players a rush of excitement as they race to beat the clock! Challenge friends and family to tap letters of the portable wheel as you come up with words for various categories before the ten-second timer runs out! Just say a word, beat the timer and win!
Cost: $32.99
Age: 8+
Where to buy: Amazon, Indigo, Walmart
Wizarding World Harry Potter Hogwarts Magical Mayhem 3D Board Game
Great for parties, family nights, and even road trips Spin Master Games are always there when you need a good laugh and want to have a lot of fun! From TV adaptations to classic board games like Stratego, there’s a game for everyone in the family. Exercise your imagination and creativity with all of Spin Master’s games. Share fun moments with family and friends, get educated, challenge yourself, or just get plain silly! Check out the entire line of Spin Master games and find one just right for you!
Cost: $59.99
Age: 6+
Where to buy: Amazon, Indigo, Walmart
Apples To Apples
It’s the game of hilarious comparisons, ready for party play! In each round, a new judge draws a Description Card. You’ve got to decide which card in your hand matches the Description in play, and hope the judge thinks your card is the best. And with so many cards in this version, it’ll never be the same game twice!
Cost: $26.99
Age: 12+
Where to buy: Amazon, Indigo, Walmart, Toys R Us
Twister Air
No mat? That’s right! Take moves from the mat to the screen with the Twister Air game! In this app-enabled Twister game, the party moves onto a player’s smart device. This fun party game includes 8 colorful Twister Air bands and a device stand that works for any smartphone or tablet. (Smart device not included.) To get started, download the Twister Air app (free to download—data rates and in-app purchase may apply) and set a smart device in the included stand. Then players put the bands on their wrists and ankles, and they’re ready for action! As the music plays, players move their body to match their bands to the colored spots on screen. Reach, swipe, clap, and strike crazy poses.
Cost: $26.99
Age: 12+
Where to buy: Amazon, Indigo, Walmart, Toys R Us
Ticket To Ride
Cost: $74.99
Age: 8+
Where to buy: Amazon, Indigo, Walmart, Toys R Us
Ramen Fury
The use-your-noodle card game! Rush to prepare and slurp up delicious bowls of ramen filled with tasty ingredients. Collect combos of cards to score for different recipes while adding garnishes to boost your points. At the same time, watch out as other players throw spicy chili peppers your way or swipe foods right from your bowls! It’s “take that” fun that will have you calling for takeout!
Cost: $14.99
Ages: 8+
Where to buy: Amazon, Chapters/Indigo, Toys R Us, Walmart
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
This is the social card game that is going to change your game night forever This addictive game is as unique as its name It’s a power packed quick and simple party game Race against each other to SLAP a match between a card and spoken word But – watch out! – your mind will play tricks on you This game was engineered for maximum fun Enjoy!
Cost: $14.99
Ages: 8+
Where to buy: Amazon, Chapters, Walmart