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Great Games & Puzzles for the New Year

Posted on 14th November 2024 by Mark Skinner

Perfect for all kinds of gatherings, explore our favourite games and puzzles to give as gifts this New Year.

From mind-bending murder mysteries to fast-paced games of strategy and luck, here is our pick of the best board and card games to make the New Year go with a bang.

Murdle Board Game

Vivid Imaginations

£19.99

Game

10+ in stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

The magnificent Murdle board game is every bit as fiendish and addictive as you would imagine, as players must garner crucial evidence from their opponents in a twisty contest of espionage and intrigue with multiple possible endings. AGE: 12+ PLAYERS: 2-4

Uno Show Em No Mercy

Asmodee UK

£12.99

Game

5+ in stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

With more cards, special rules and super-tough actions, welcome to the hardest, most brutally competitive iteration of the iconic card game yet. AGE: 7+ PLAYERS: 2-6

Six Second Scribbles

Gamely Game Ltd

£14.99

Game

10+ in stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

In this hilariously hectic party game, each player is tasked with drawing the ten things on a card they've picked within a mere minute. AGE: 8+ PLAYERS: 2-8

Race Across The World

John Adams Leisure L

£24.99

Game

Out of stock

Recreate the tension and excitement of the hugely popular TV show from the comfort of your armchair with this addictive game where pairs of players traverse the globe to reach their final destination. AGE: 8+ PLAYERS: 2-6

Dobble Connect

Asmodee

£14.99

Game

In stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

A brilliantly enjoyable twist on a classic family game, Dobble Connect challenges players to quickly spot matching colours as well as symbols. AGE: 8+ PLAYERS: 2-8

Hues & Cues

Asmodee

£24.99

Game

In stock

Expected to be dispatched in 7-10 days

Experience the most colourful board game out there, as players attempt to guess the hue in question from only one and two-word hints from their fellow competitors. AGE: 8+ PLAYERS: 3-10

The Jane Austen Game

Laurence King Publishing

£24.99

Game

10+ in stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

Whether you fancy Mr Darcy, Willoughby or prefer to be a single independent woman, this gloriously immersive game drawing from Jane Austen's beloved books will have you write your own story in the Regency era. AGE: 8+ PLAYERS: 2-6

Micro Macro Crime City

Asmodee

£25.99

Game

5+ in stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

Unravel a city's worth of fiendish mysteries in this gripping board game built for lovers of crime fiction. AGE: 12+ PLAYERS: 1-4

That Sound Game

Big Potato Ltd

£24.99

Game

10+ in stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

Interactive, uninhibited and gloriously noisy, That Sound Game will have you imitating the most imaginative range of sounds to your team mates until they guess correctly (or die of laughter trying). AGE: 14+ PLAYERS: 4-99

World's Smallest Bananagrams

Asmodee UK

£9.99

Game

Out of stock

With this miniature version of the bestselling classic word-building game, you can take Bananagrams literally anywhere and play on the palm of your hand. AGE: 8+ PLAYERS: 1-8

Wyrmspan

Asmodee UK

£59.99

Game

In stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

Perfect for all fans of mythical places where dragons roam, Wyrmspan will have you excavate a hidden labyrinth to create spaces for these majestic creatures of all shapes and sizes. AGE: 14+ PLAYERS: 1-5

Monkey Palace

Asmodee UK

£34.99

Game

Out of stock

Inspiring and innovative, this brilliant strategic building board game is perfect for all LEGO lovers. AGE: 10+ PLAYERS: 2-4

Oh My Pigeons! Party Game

Ravensburger Ltd

£18.99

Game

In stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

Great feathery fun for all the family, Oh My Pigeons is a witty and wild party game featuring 50 brilliantly illustrated cards and lots of pigeon miniatures to bring about a lot of action. AGE: 8+ PLAYERS: 2-5

Art Society

Hachette Board Games

£39.99

Game

5+ in stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

Bid fiercely and build the most enviable gallery in town in this exciting high-stakes game for all art lovers. AGE: 10+ PLAYERS: 2-4

Sky Team

Asmodee

£29.99

Game

In stock

Expected to be dispatched in 7-10 days

Fly around the globe and make sure the plane lands safely in this exciting board game that will make a perfect present for all aviation enthusiasts. AGE: 12+ PLAYERS: 2

Piece together the literary worlds of Agatha Christie and Terry Pratchett or recreate gorgeously designed land and cityscapes with our wonderful selection of jigsaw puzzles.

The World Of Miss Marple 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle (Jigsaw)

Laurence King Publishing

£16.99

Jigsaw

10+ in stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

A joy for all fans of the Queen of Crime and her beloved lady sleuth, this exciting 1000-piece puzzle features delightful references to every Miss Marple novel, all hidden in a stunning garden party scene.

The World Of Terry Pratchett 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle (Jigsaw)

Laurence King Publishing

£18.99

Jigsaw

10+ in stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

From Death and Rincewind to Granny Weatherwax, this enchanting 1000-piece puzzle features 140 of the greatest characters from Terry Pratchett's legendary series in Paul Kidby's handsome artwork and comes with a poster with biographies of the top 40 best-loved characters.

Into The Forest 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

GIBSONS

£16.99

Game

Out of stock

This stunningly designed 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle features an enchanting forest scene brimming with breathtaking wildlife and flora.

Michael Storrings Regent Street 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle (Jigsaw)

Chronicle Books

£16.99

Jigsaw

In stock

Expected to be dispatched in 7-10 days

Recreate the dazzling London scene of an enchanting Christmas light display with this beautiful 1000-piece puzzle from the legendary Michael Storrings.

Michael Storrings Christmas In Paris 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Chronicle Books

£16.99

Game

In stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

The king of jigsaw design celebrates the festive season in the French capital in this colourful and evocative puzzle.

Star Wars At-At 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Tube

Chronicle Books

£21.99

Game

10+ in stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

The ultimate jigsaw for all Star Wars fans, this 1000-piece puzzle has forms a picture of the iconic At-At on one side and a blueprint schematic of the machine on the reverse.

Art Cats 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Happily Puzzles

£16.99

Game

In stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

This stunning, brightly coloured 1000-piece puzzle full of feline beauty is designed to boost alpha brainwaves, providing instant calm and relaxation.

Joy La Forme Merry Market 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Chronicle Books

£16.99

Game

10+ in stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

Challenging enough to keep the whole family entertained for hours, this gorgeous 1000-piece puzzle whisks you away to an atmospheric Christmas market.

Foraging 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Cavallini & Company

£24.99

Game

In stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

Get close to nature with this exquisitely designed 1000-piece jigsaw drawn from vintage illustrations in the Cavallini archives.

Memorise and match animal farts, get a full house in the midst of the cosmos or play Crazy 8s with a pack of wild unicorns; explore our selection of brilliant children's games.

Did You Fart?: A Matching & Memory Game

Nicholas M. Caruso, Daniella Rabaiotti

£12.99 £10.99

Cards

10+ in stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

From smelly seal farts to noisy zebra farts, this hilariously addictive matching game challenges players to link the animal to the pump to claim victory.

Space Bingo

Laurence King Publishing

£19.99

Game

10+ in stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

Complete your card in time for blast off with this fun-filled game of bingo set in deepest, darkest outer space.

Little Astronauts

Professor Puzzle

£5.99

Game

In stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

The perfect introduction to space for the very young, Little Astronauts sees players attempt to correctly place planets in the solar system.

Spelling Bee Game

Talking Tables

£8.99

Game

10+ in stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

The fun and educational game where getting the right answer is only half the job, Spelling Bee both broadens children's knowledge and aids literacy skills.

Wild Unicorn! Card Game

Mudpuppy, Rebecca Jones

£8.99

Game

In stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

A sparkly spin on classic card game Crazy 8s, Wild Unicorn! swaps the standard suits for adorable star and butterfly icons for magical fun for all the family.

Little Cooperation

Djeco

£19.99

Game

5+ in stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

The perfect game to teach little ones about the benefits of working together, Little Cooperation sees players helping four chilly animals trying to make it back to their igloo.

From duo puzzles for the very young to fun-filled floor jigsaws, discover the best children's puzzles.

All Aboard 36 Piece Floor Puzzle (Jigsaw)

Crocodile Creek

£17.99

Jigsaw

In stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

Ideal for all locomotive obessed children, this bold 36 piece floor puzzle resolves to create a colourful train scene.

Glow In The Dark Dinosaur Puzzle (Jigsaw)

Hape

£21.99

Jigsaw

In stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

Also boasting ten fact-filled dinosaur cards, this stunning floor puzzle features an array of jurassic creatures that glow in the dark.

Animals Puzzle Duo (Jigsaw)

Djeco

£8.99

Jigsaw

5+ in stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

Great for encouraging motor skills and recognition, babies and toddlers will love putting together these two-piece puzzles of familiar animals.

Usborne Book and Jigsaw Planet Earth - Usborne Book and Jigsaw (Paperback)

Sam Smith, The Boy Fitz Hammond

£12.99

Paperback

5+ in stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

Filled with images of natural wonders and man-made structures, this exciting 300-piece puzzle also comes with an informative and entertaining book all about our planet.

Telling the Time Floor Puzzle (Jigsaw)

Petit Collage

£15.99

Jigsaw

5+ in stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

With plenty of colourful things to spot as well as a central clock to teach children how to tell the time, this 25-piece floor puzzle is a bright and bold addition to any nursery.