It’s not Christmas without a good ol’ board game sesh. Whether you’re looking for something educational, silly, or just plain fun, there’s a board game for every family. Here are some of our favourite picks for the best board games for kids this Christmas.
Best board games for kids Christmas 2024
Block Party
Like if Pictionary had been invented by Bob the Builder, Block Party is a family-friendly party game where instead of drawing things for people to guess, you build them using colourful, wooden blocks. Simply choose one of the secret objects written on your card and grab some blocks. If another player guesses what you’ve made, you both get points. If you can be the best builder and complete that round’s big challenge, you’ll also collect a highly-prized bonus point to get your playing piece racing around the score track. // $29
Minecraft meets Pictionary in Block Party
Let’s Hit Each other with Fake Swords
This fast-paced, strategic card game will have you and your friends laughing and cheering as you engage in hilarious squishy sword fights. The game is easy to learn and can be enjoyed by players of all ages, making it one of the best board games for kids this Christmas. Players take turns collecting cards and engaging in clever sword-fighting duels. The first player to collect all 10 of their sword cards wins the game! The game includes a pair of safe but durable foam swords, so you can really get into the action. Let’s Hit Each other with Fake Swords is an excellent game for families and friends of all ages. It is sure to provide hours of fun and entertainment. // $44.98
Battle your family with squishy swords.
Waffles vs Pancakes
You’ve heard of breakfast for dinner… Why not breakfast for game night? Introducing Waffles vs Pancakes, the breakfast food scoop-up game for families! While blindfolded, compete to use your spatulas to scoop up as many Waffles or Pancakes as you can before time’s up — just don’t scoop any of the other team’s! Plus, look out for special Power-Ups within the stack. // $35
How fast can you spatula?
You Can’t Say Umm
Fast bursts of play and funny ‘messing up’ moments make this a fun board game for all ages. You’re not just avoiding “umm”… there are loads of new challenges, like ‘change seats for every right answer’ and ‘do everything in a high-pitched voice’. // $39.95
You can’t say umm…
Herd Mentality
It’s a game where you need to think like the crowd to win and get moo’d at if you delay the pack. Voted as “the best party game ever created” by TechRadar in 2022, Herd Mentality is guaranteed to have you in stitches. This is a fabulous game to play with families, and it’s the second year it has made it into our list of best board games for kids because it is THAT good. // $29.95
Don’t have a cow, man…
Squishmallows
The Squishmallows Squad gets competitive in this quick-thinking card game. In each round, four cards are placed face-up in the centre of the group. Grow your squad as fast as possible by collecting four different Squishmallows Squad Cards. Be the first to build a full Squishmallows Squad to win! // $29.95
Everyone’s favourite Squishmallows in a card game
The Chameleon
Described as a social deduction game, The Chameleon is about spotting the imposter, blending in, and not getting caught.
Can you spot the imposter?
The Fuzzies
The Fuzzies is a game about creating gravity-defying towers out of fuzzy little balls. Draw a card and remove that fuzzy ball using either tweezers or your fingers, but you can’t get out of your seat. Stick it anywhere higher on the tower. If you are successful, the next player goes, but if any balls drop, you must draw challenge cards equal to the number of balls dropped and do the challenge(s) on your next turn. Fuzzy fun for everyone! // $29.95
Towers of fuzzy fun with The Fuzzies
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