Presents have been unwrapped; Christmas dinner has been polished-off and a festive movie watched… now it’s time for a little competition! Christmas Day just wouldn’t be the same without family and friends getting together over a board game. A traditional part of Christmas across the country (don’ worry, they’ll be no Monopoly-induced argument as a result from this list!) we’ve selected a few board games and puzzles sure to get the family together on the big day. Whether it’s something for the entire family to enjoy, or you’re just looking for an excuse to unleash your inner big kid, discover our favourite games and puzzles perfect for kids and adults to play on Christmas Day.
Whether it’s something for the entire family to enjoy, or you’re just looking for an excuse to unleash your inner big kid, discover our favourite games and puzzles, perfect for kids - and adults - to play on Christmas Day.
Big Potato Blockbuster
If you’re feeling reminiscent over the once popular home movie rental service, or simply want to showoff your acting skills, then the Blockbuster game from Big Potato is for you. Made for a minimum of two people, this retro-inspired game has two parts. In the first, two players from opposing teams go head-to-head in a movie buzzer battle. In the second, it’s time to brush up your acting skills as each person reinacts as many movies as they can whilst their team guess. So whether it’s just the two of you after the little ones have gone to bed, or your aim is to tire tiny tots; this nostalgic game will have you taking a trip down memory lane.
Number of players: 4+ Players
Age: 12+ Years
Talking Tables Pick Me Up Puzzle Cat
After the build-up to Christmas, there’s no better way to relax and unwind than with this Pick Me Up Puzzle Cat from Talking Tables. Designed to soothe the mind and promote wellness, this 500-piece puzzle is a great way to zone-out and ‘pick up’ your mood. Perfect for teaching children about shapes and sizes, it’s a great way to get the whole family together and problem solve.
Number of players: 1+
Age: Not suitable for children under 36 months
LEGO Hogwarts Clock Tower
Is there a more magical time at Hogwarts than at Christmas? Relive the magic with this LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Clock Tower set. Immersive your little one into a world of imaginative play, as you reveal in the satisfaction of putting this impressive piece of architecture together.
Number of players: 1+
Age: 9+ Years
The Roald Dahl Story Company Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Puzzle
A childhood classic, spark your and their imaginations with this 250-piece Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Puzzle by The Roald Dahl Story Company. Featuring a collage of brilliant and unmistakable illustrations from Sir Quentin Blake including Oompa Loompas, the famous chocolate river and beloved characters, this colourful jigsaw puzzle will bring this timeless tale to life.
Number of players: 1+
Age: 6+ Years
The Roald Dahl Story Company Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Puzzle, was £8.95, now £7.16