Family games for less than £10
Christmas Day isn’t complete without the family battling it out over some classic games. Here are some ideas to make sure that there’s never a dull moment over the festive period. Best of all, they’re all less than £10.
Tiddlywinks
Enjoyed by both kids and adults, this addictive game needs a little bit of concentration, a little bit of dexterity and a little bit of luck. The aim to get as many discs into the pot may seem like a simple premise, but you’ll be surprised to find how tough the competition can be!
Wild Bear tiddlywinks, £4.95
Ocean memory game
This ocean-themed memory game includes 20 pairs of matching game cards. Each game card includes both the common and the Latin name for each creature, perfect for testing the knowledge of older players! To play, simply lay all the pieces face down and take turns to flip over two cards. The object of the game is to turn over pairs of matching cards - whoever gets the most, wins!
Ocean memory game, £8.95
Dominoes
Simple but surprisingly addictive, it’s easy to see why this game has stood the test of time. Dominoes appeals to all generations, with young and old eager to see how long a chain of tiles they can form. This set comes in a traditional wooden box for easy, compact storage.
Box of dominoes, £4.95
What am I? game
This is a fun guessing game for the whole family! Players take it in turns to hold a picture card to their forehead using the included headband. Asking only yes or no questions, the player must try and work out what object is on their card before the timer runs out.
What Am I? game, £6.95
Playing cards
One small pack of cards has endless possibilities, from simple snap for younger players to more complex games for older family members (and perhaps even a cheeky round of poker once the kids have gone to bed). Failing that, there’s always the challenge of building a house of cards, or learning a magic trick or two.
Periodic Table playing cards, £4.95
Wooden topple tower
Put your hand-eye coordination and nerve to the test! A fun party game that’s loved by all ages, the aim is to remove a block from the tower without being the one to make the tower topple. Advanced players will try and make it as difficult as possible for the next player.
Mini wooden topple tower, £7.95
Wooden pick up sticks
If you can't get enough of steady hand games like the topple tower, don't forget about pick up sticks! A deceptively challenging game, the rules are simple: try to remove a stick from the pile without moving any of the others. The winner is the one who picks up the most sticks or scores the most points based on the colours of the sticks.
Wooden pick up sticks, £3.95
Looking for more ways to keep everyone amused over Christmas without sitting in front of screens? Take a look at our full range of traditional toys, games and activities.
