What better way is there to bring family and friends together at Christmastime than with the perfect game or puzzle? From bright and bold jigsaws for the very young to epic contests of grand strategy and logical thinking, check out our stellar selection of the best festive games and puzzles.
Whether you're after a quick card game after a hearty turkey lunch or a long-form board game to while away Christmas afternoon, explore our top picks from abstract strategy classic Quoridor to the laugh out loud hilarity of Really Loud Librarians.
The king of abstract strategy games, Quoridor tasks players with navigating their pawns across a board as walls appear to bamboozle and befuddle. AGE: 8+ PLAYERS: 2-4
Test your skills of duplicity and emotional intelligence to the max with this seriously addictive board game version of the smash hit reality show, where faithfuls must hunt out the traitors in their midst.
The epic contest of combustible moggies ratchets up a notch with the ultimate showdown featuring Godcat, Devilcat, Armageddon and more in this hilariously addictive card game.
A side-splitting game of quick wits and hearty lungs, Really Loud Librarians involves players racing round the board yelling out words that fit a particular category.
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Battle for control of a vast wilderness in this immense game of war and strategy set in a forest populated by bellicose creatures. AGE: 10+ PLAYERS: 2-4
With the clock ticking on the end of the world players must amass as many points as possible through the exploits of competing alien lifeforms in this wonderfully quirky and addictive card game.
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The perfect strategy game for nature lovers and conservationists, Wingspan encourages players to build up a network of wildlife preserves to attract the most desirable bird species. AGE: 14+ PLAYERS: 1-5
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It's time for a spot of artistic collaboration in this side-splitting family game where two players attempt to draw at the same time with predictably hilarious results.
Just because you've completed your favourite game it doesn't mean the fun has to stop. Snap up these handy expansion packs and discover a whole new dimension to classics like What Do You Meme?, and Exploding Kittens.
Embark on an etymological expedition around the world courtesy of this enlightening expansion pack to accompany our addictive former Waterstones Game of the Month League of the Lexicon.
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Revelling in the vulgar and coarse, this expansion pack for the hugely popular former Waterstones Game of the Month League of the Lexicon is packed full of fascinating linguistic trivia for enhanced gameplay.
Deepen your world-building and immerse yourself in all things Catan with this essential expansion pack that broadens the legendary game out to five or six players.
The celebrated game of ornithological conservation gets a wide-ranging expansion with this vibrant and enlightening collection of new player mats, food types and more for the birds of Oceania.
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A ferocious creature long banished has returned to its ancient seat of power in this immersive add-on to the hugely popular dungeon crawling adventure game.
Is there any activity quite so addictive - and satisying to complete - as piecing together a jigsaw puzzle? Our selection below takes in iconic literary series such as Bridgerton and the Hercule Poirot mysteries, as well as gorgeously illustrated scenes from New York City, Venice and the Scottish Highlands.
Clues, crimes and culprits aplenty in this thrilling 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle centred on the various deviously plotted mysteries that have activated the little grey cells of Christie’s iconic detective.
Spot the Sharmas, the Featheringtons and, of course, the Bridgertons themselves in this beautifully illustrated jigsaw puzzle celebrating everybody's favourite Regency drama.
Leading you deep into the sublimely dark world of Dracula, this beautiful jigsaw puzzle by Adam Simpson is filled with gothic atmosphere and richly imagined detail.
Double-sided to show both the Millennium Falcon's exterior and a schematic blueprint of the craft, this addictive 1,000-piece jigsaw of the iconic ship is essential for all self-respecting Star Wars fans.
A truly fiendish 2000-piece puzzle featuring a captivatingly complex landscape, the Guinness World Records Jigsaw Puzzle is a challenge of skill and logic.
Capturing the rich colours, winding canals and little bridges of the Floating City perfectly, this beautiful jigsaw puzzle is a sheer joy to construct.
From junior versions of established greats like Catan and Carcassonne to gleefully silly games such as Dogscapades and Monster Chef, keep the kids occupied this Christmas courtesy of our brilliant game recommendations.
The ultimate challenge for all fans of J.K. Rowling's wizarding world, this fast-paced and funny version of 5 Second Rule tasks players with providing rapid fire answers on all things Potter.
The fun and educational game of space exploration for all the family, Astronauts sends players through the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn on a daredevil mission to return to Earth safely.
Step into the magical world of fairies in this fun, beautifully illustrated memory game that will acquaint you with twenty different species of sprites, from the Rainforest Nymph to the Polar Wanderer.
Prepare for a whirlwind train trip across Europe in the junior edition of the route-claiming, card-collecting board game perfect for all young locomotive fans. AGE: 6+ PLAYERS: 2-4
Enjoy the classic card games of Snap, Happy Families, Swap and Pairs with an enchanting twist courtesy of this delightful deck featuring unicorns and magical horses.
Adapting the complex rules of the seminal strategy game for a younger audience, this junior version of Catan introduces a piratical twist to the settler concept.
This child-friendly version of the cult tile-based board game introduces the strategy and lateral thinking of Carcassonne to a whole new audience. AGE: 4+ PLAYERS: 2-4
Channel your inner pooch in this fun-filled, wonderfully silly game of dog imitation where players must bark, wag their tails and more as they make their way around the board.
Inspired by Happy Families, this fun-packed and inspiring card game features iconic figures from Black history such as Nelson Mandela, Katherine Johnson and Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Perfect entertainment for all young fans of both animals and buses, Gorilla is the marvellous matching game where players must avoid the eponymous primate at all costs.
From toenail clippings to crispy fried ants, play the part of a short-order cook preparing icky sandwiches for monsters in this hilarious, gross-out game.
Smuggling a smidgen of exercise into a riotously funny game of jumping, yelping and doing animal noises, players must complete their prescribed activity before the chicken shaker goes off.
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Whether it's a simple 4-piece puzzle to introduce babies and toddlers to the wonderful world of jigsaws or a fascinating floor puzzle to teach inquisitive children all about ocean life, we've got you covered with our top picks for children's puzzles.
If you go down to the woods today you'll find a charming scene full of the creatures of the forest in this exquisitely detailed 100-piece jigsaw celebrating the teddy bears' picnic.
A terrific way for young children to learn about the African continent, this colourful jigsaw is peppered with numerous iconic landmarks and monuments.
A true multi-sensory experience, this fantastic puzzle displays an underwater scene where creatures' hidden details glow when the lights are switched off.
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