Best Board Games for Christmas
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If you’re looking for some entertainment that doesn’t involve a screen this Christmas, then you really can’t go wrong with a board game or two.
Whether you want a family-friendly game for all ages, or something a bit edgier to play with friends, then we’ve put together a list of some of the best board games and party games to play this Christmas.
From old classics like Monopoly, to fast-paced and addictive games like Dobble, these should be on your shopping lists in 2024.
And who knows, maybe some of these will be available in the Boxing Day sales, so make sure you shop around for the best deal.
It’s also worth pointing out that all prices are correct at the time of writing.
While it has been known to cause an argument or two, Monopoly is something that most people are familiar with, which makes it a favourite among adults and children alike.
It’s also cheap to buy, plus it comes in lots of different themes and variations if you want to customise it to your particular group of players. There’s Fortnite variants, Dungeons and Dragons, Wicked and even a dedicated board for football fans.
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The TV show is a firm favourite in our house, despite making everybody feel really clever one minute, and embarrassingly stupid the next.
Playable for three players or more, the board game version comes with over 200 double-sided question cards full of the same kind of teasers you’d see on TV.
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After the events of 2020, I can completely understand why the Pandemic board game might not be at the top of some people’s shopping lists, but give it a chance and you’ll discover a fantastic co-op board game for 2-4 players.
Each player is assigned a different role with their own set of skills, with the aim to save humanity by keeping four deadly diseases at bay. Despite being surprisingly easy to learn, Pandemic has a lot of depth and replay value, as you adapt to each new dynamic event and outbreak.
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If you like those trickshot videos on TikTok or have ever played a game of Flip Cup, then Chicken vs Hotdog is the game for you.
The ideal party game to play with family members or groups of friends (maybe with some alcohol involved), players must bet on whether they can perform flippy trickshots with the Chicken or Hot Dog.
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