{"id":2183346,"date":"2025-12-01T21:32:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T21:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2183346"},"modified":"2025-12-01T21:32:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T21:32:08","slug":"12-best-family-board-games-tried-and-tested-for-entertainment-factor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/12-best-family-board-games-tried-and-tested-for-entertainment-factor\/","title":{"rendered":"12 best family board games, tried and tested for entertainment factor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>The Independent and Yahoo will earn a commission from purchases made via links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change.<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If the suggestion to get stuck into a board game is met with a collective groan in your household, then that\u2019s your sign to give your collection a serious revamp. Haven\u2019t got a Cluedo (sorry) where to start? Well, as a self-confessed card and board game enthusiast, I\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">My testers (of different ages, from kids through to grandparents) and I have been busily playing all sorts of family-friendly games, from modern twists on time-tested classics (a more collaborative version of Scrabble) to games for the pop culture experts and music buffs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Whether you\u2019re after a classic, a word game or something for the Harry Potter fanatics, I\u2019ve found options that are almost guaranteed to have the whole family off their phones and around the table for some competitive family fun. So, all that\u2019s left to do now is round up your nearest and dearest, open the snacks, and get stuck in.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">The best family board games for 2025 are:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Best for big groups <\/strong>\u2013 Herd Mentality: The udderly addictive family board game: \u00a316, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=3658&amp;platform=independentcouk_yahoocommerce&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2FBig-Potato-Herd-Mentality%2Fdp%2FB086XJTLRY%3Fascsubtag%3DIN%7Ca9186186%7CB086XJTLRY%7Cindependentcouk_yahoocommerce%23isAffiliate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Amazon.co.uk;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Amazon.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/><\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">How I tested<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Our tester (and little tester) in action finding the best family board games for hours of fun (The Independent)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">I turned our kitchen into a board game caf\u00e9, and we worked our way through a mountain of games over the course of several weeks. While playing these games, my testers and I were looking for genuine enjoyment, as well as how easy the instructions were to follow and how family-friendly the games were, so that everyone around the table could really get involved. For more details on my specific testing criteria, head to the end of this review.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Outsmarted<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rating: 5\/5<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/PT3nYqqlI_uU6rsBP8B3fw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/indybest_uk_affiliate_476\/31e4821fb046332cdc9b38fada2fd49e\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Best:<\/strong> Overall family boardgame<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Board game style:<\/strong> Quiz<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>For groups of:<\/strong> 2-24 players<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>For ages:<\/strong> All<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Extras needed:<\/strong> Phone, tablet, or Windows laptop<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Why we love it<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Questions are always up to date<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Take note<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">You need to download an app<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If you\u2019re partial to a TV quiz show, you\u2019ll love Outsmarted, which is played on a physical board but links up with an app. Apart from installing and activating the app, there\u2019s no lengthy setup \u2013 roll the physical or digital dice, move your character on the board, and select a corresponding quiz question on the screen. The aim is to eventually land on and correctly answer ring questions, a bit like getting a cheese in Trivial Pursuit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">We cast our phones to the TV so that everyone could see the questions, and there were 10,000 of them across 10 categories. You can also buy expansion categories covering everything from Game of Thrones to famous logos, starting from a very reasonable \u00a31.99.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Each player\u2019s age category is set before the game starts, so kids get given appropriate questions vs teens and adults. And because questions are constantly updated, topical events popped up \u2013 a huge difference to similar games we tested, where references quickly dated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">We used one device between the four of us, but you can link up to six devices and play with remote players using the virtual board. I love this game\u2019s capacity to be expanded, the fact that it works just as well with two players as it does with teams and the always-up-to-date questions. A great all-rounder for families, especially extended ones.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=3658&amp;platform=independentcouk_yahoocommerce&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2FOutsmarted-App-Connected-Quiz-Show-Next-Level-Questions%2Fdp%2FB0BRNJFFSB%3Fascsubtag%3DIN%7Ca9186186%7CB0BRNJFFSB%7Cindependentcouk_yahoocommerce%23isAffiliate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Buy now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Buy now<\/a> \u00a331.2, Amazon.co.uk<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Blokus<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rating: 4\/5<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ncOMIl7f9G9rQ7InNiKSTA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/indybest_uk_affiliate_476\/8df479f3d339ffa1d0511114b3de2f0f\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Best:<\/strong> Budget family boardgame<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Board game style:<\/strong> Abstract strategy<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>For groups of:<\/strong> 2-4 players<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>For ages:<\/strong> 7+<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Extras needed:<\/strong> None<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Why we love it<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Take note<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It won\u2019t work for a family of five<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If you don\u2019t have the time or patience to read through pages of rules before you start, and there are only four of you playing, try Blokus. Each player takes 21 blocks in their chosen colour. The aim is to get as many of your blocks on the board as possible before the game ends \u2013 when someone else runs out, or nobody can find a space to lay theirs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">There are only a couple of rules and a bit of strategy \u2013 our testers enjoyed blocking other players, but nothing too taxing. With some adapting, this one can also be played with two or three players, although we found it definitely works best with an even four.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=3658&amp;platform=independentcouk_yahoocommerce&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2FMattel-Games-Blokus-Trigon-Game%2Fdp%2FB00FBWBM3G%3Fascsubtag%3DIN%7Ca9186186%7CB00FBWBM3G%7Cindependentcouk_yahoocommerce%23isAffiliate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Buy now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Buy now<\/a> \u00a312.99, Amazon.co.uk<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Catan<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rating: 4.5\/5<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/_SzWYzlC8ScwgKBuP7LAVQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/indybest_uk_affiliate_476\/95cb78d3676fd913b66ac77da0a46270\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Best:<\/strong> Board game that takes all night to play<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Board game style:<\/strong> Trading<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>For groups of:<\/strong> 2-5<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>For ages:<\/strong> 8+<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Extras needed:<\/strong> None<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Why we love it<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Gameplay is different every time<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Take note<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If you\u2019re after a much more traditional board game that will take all evening to play, Catan is an excellent option. Games take at least an hour \u2013 but in our case, several.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Players take on the role of settlers and the idea is to build settlements and cities to score Victory Points and eventually win the game. To do so, players trade resources \u2013 so you can help and hinder fellow players depending on which resources you\u2019re prepared to part with, setting the \u2018price\u2019 according to how desperate they are for what you\u2019ve got in your hand.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Although it never feels boring or easy because of the level of strategy involved, you can buy expansion packs to switch things up \u2013 we loved the Seafarers expansion pack (\u00a349.99), which allows you to branch out into the water.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/8099906\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.argos.co.uk\/product\/9498259??sid=a9186186%7Cindependentcouk_yahoocommerce#isAffiliate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Buy now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Buy now<\/a> \u00a340, Argos.co.uk<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Herd Mentality: The udderly addictive family board game<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rating: 4.5\/5<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/9WptHaNTtHNzlI_Z.9aN3g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/indybest_uk_affiliate_476\/4a6a86f3dca3eb80ba4171ae42daf577\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Best:<\/strong> Board game for big groups<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Board game style:<\/strong> Party<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>For groups of:<\/strong> 4-20<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>For ages:<\/strong> 10+<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Extras needed:<\/strong> None<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Why we love it<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Take note<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A complete departure from Catan, Herd Mentality is the one to pull out at parties. Granted, it\u2019s part card game and part board game, but we enjoyed it so much that it deserved a place on our list.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The aim is simple \u2013 the whole group is asked a question, and the idea is to write down the same answers as your friends. So far, so Family Fortunes. But in this game, you win cows if you\u2019re in the majority, or the squishy pink cow if you\u2019re not \u2013 which you\u2019ll want to palm off on another player ASAP if you want to win.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This game generates lots of laughter and works better with a big group, so it\u2019s ideal if there are too many of you for a serious sit-down game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=3658&amp;platform=independentcouk_yahoocommerce&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2FBig-Potato-Herd-Mentality%2Fdp%2FB086XJTLRY%3Fascsubtag%3DIN%7Ca9186186%7CB086XJTLRY%7Cindependentcouk_yahoocommerce%23isAffiliate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Buy now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Buy now<\/a> \u00a316.01, Amazon.co.uk<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Harry Potter Final Challenge collectors\u2019 chess set<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rating: 4.5\/5<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/1BVENy4LV4PeLMI5lVIbqg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/indybest_uk_affiliate_476\/20097e7fbabf2b7b7f86fff43f2b16b3\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Best:<\/strong> Collectors\u2019 family board game<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Board game style:<\/strong> Abstract strategy<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>For groups of:<\/strong> 2<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>For ages:<\/strong> All<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Extras needed:<\/strong> Adequate space<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Why we love it<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It feels suitably extravagant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Take note<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It\u2019s too big for a coffee table<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">There are chess sets, and then there\u2019s the Harry Potter Final Challenge chess set from The Noble Collection. A recreation of the supersized version featured at the end of Harry Potter and the Philosopher\u2019s Stone, this ornate die-cast zinc board measures up to 50cm x 50cm, with intricately detailed, oversized solid resin pieces.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It certainly made an impression on our testers from the moment they opened the box \u2013 the whole thing is as theatrical as you\u2019d hope from the price, and the sheer extravagance of the set made for a very special experience when playing. It\u2019s not small, and we found we either had to play it on the rug \u2013 it\u2019s raised off the floor by legs \u2013 or on the kitchen table rather than the coffee table. But it would make an impressive gift for any Harry Potter fan or serious collector.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/noblecollection.co.uk\/product\/final-challenge-chess-set\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Buy now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Buy now<\/a> \u00a3299, Noblecollection.co.uk<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Lego Monkey Palace<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rating: 4\/5<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/CLKmc_rnVdGhnIbg1H3ymg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/indybest_uk_affiliate_476\/2a55b2ca112bd5a19c74bcdb0317f272\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Best:<\/strong> Board game for lego-lovers<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Board game style:<\/strong> Strategy<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>For groups of:<\/strong> 2-4 players<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>For ages:<\/strong> 10+<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Extras needed:<\/strong> None<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Why we love it<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">You get to play with Lego<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Take note<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It\u2019s really easy to lose the pieces<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Our younger, Lego-loving testers were particularly keen to try this new game from Asmodee. Monkey Palace is a jungle-themed game for two to four players where you work together to build staircases out of Lego bricks, while also working on your own to earn the most Banana Points and win the game \u2013 so it\u2019s both collaborative and competitive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It took us a little while to read through the rules, but it\u2019s relatively simple once you start playing and there are a couple of cards you can add in to make things more interesting once you\u2019ve got the hang of it. We liked that there are four different ground maps \u2013 which you lay at the start and build on \u2013 and the final creation is different each time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=3658&amp;platform=independentcouk_yahoocommerce&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2FDotted-Games-Victory-Brick-Building-Playtime%2Fdp%2FB0D8QB2ZFZ%2F%3Fascsubtag%3DIN%7Ca9186186%7CB0D8QB2ZFZ%7Cindependentcouk_yahoocommerce%23isAffiliate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Buy now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Buy now<\/a> \u00a323.7, Amazon.co.uk<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Scrabble &amp; Scrabble Together<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rating: 4\/5<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/KrJhPfbWyHjZK7rRUCWqDQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/indybest_uk_affiliate_476\/2e9ab5103635379da7359f74c89c661d\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Best:<\/strong> Board game for value<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Board game style:<\/strong> Word game<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>For groups of:<\/strong> 2+<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>For ages:<\/strong> 8+<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Extras needed:<\/strong> None<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Why we love it<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Take note<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Scrabble Together is quicker to play than the original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Scrabble has been sold in the UK since the 1950s and has since become a household name. So, the news that Mattel was to launch a new collaborative version of the crossword game in 2024 was met with mixed reviews from die-hard fans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Scrabble Together is now on the underside of the original game, and instead of scoring points for creating words, you work together to win goal cards \u2013 each of which comes with a challenge. Complete 20 goal cards, and you win the game \u2013 together \u2013 or fail to complete them, and you all lose.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">We had an equal mix of testers who preferred the new vs the old game, but ultimately, you\u2019re now getting two games for the price of one, which is definitely no bad thing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=3658&amp;platform=independentcouk_yahoocommerce&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2FMattel-Games-Scrabble-Players-HWD43%2Fdp%2FB0CMJBJ757%3Fascsubtag%3DIN%7Ca9186186%7CB0CMJBJ757%7Cindependentcouk_yahoocommerce%23isAffiliate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Buy now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Buy now<\/a> \u00a310.99, Amazon.co.uk<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Ticket to Ride<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rating: 4\/5<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/v782itAlc123XpBrxHPvJQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/indybest_uk_affiliate_476\/83f06a9dab8c0c5bb108b2978ce11e3c\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Best:<\/strong> Challenging board game<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Board game style:<\/strong> Strategy<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>For groups of:<\/strong> 2-5<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>For ages:<\/strong> 8+<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Extras needed:<\/strong> None<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Why we love it<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Feels like a proper board game<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Take note<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It doesn\u2019t work as well with two players<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">There\u2019s a little bit of setting up and rule-reading involved with Ticket to Ride, but it becomes infinitely easier when you\u2019ve played it once, so it\u2019s worth persevering with. It\u2019s for kids aged eight or older, and our 10-year-old tester actually won the game on the first go.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The game itself reminded us of Catan, in that everyone is working towards building their own route across the board \u2013 this time with trains. The longer the routes you build, the more points you earn, and adding in Destination Tickets \u2013 where you try to build a route that connects two cities \u2013 ramps things up a notch. We played ours with limited-edition deluxe train sets released to mark the game\u2019s 20th anniversary, and they\u2019d make a nice gift for someone who already owns the game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=3658&amp;platform=independentcouk_yahoocommerce&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2FDays-Wonder-7201-Ticket-Ride%2Fdp%2F0975277324%2F%3Fascsubtag%3DIN%7Ca9186186%7C0975277324%7Cindependentcouk_yahoocommerce%23isAffiliate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Buy now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Buy now<\/a> \u00a338.43, Amazon.co.uk<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Ghost In The Attic<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rating: 4.5\/5<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/j7mZ22VOyUgVZyuiqF9OZA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/indybest_uk_affiliate_476\/ad576d0a1da2df73750b037dfd19bfc7\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Best:<\/strong> Board game for a games night<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Board game style:<\/strong> Escape-room puzzle<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>For groups of:<\/strong> 1+<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>For ages:<\/strong> 14+<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Extras needed:<\/strong> None, but spooky props help<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Why we love it<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It makes a great games night<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Take note<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">You\u2019ll need access to the website as part of the game<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This game from The Mystery Agency is great if you fancy hosting a game night with a twist. Open the outer box and you\u2019ll find an escape-room-style mystery to solve before your time runs out, with clues and puzzles to solve, evidence to collate and online hints available if you\u2019re stumped.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">We won\u2019t give too much away, or we\u2019ll spoil the fun, but all our testers got stuck in and really enjoyed the level of detail involved with this game. The only downside is that once you\u2019ve solved it, it\u2019s not the kind of game you can play again \u2013 although the board game within the game is re-playable. On the plus side, you can repack it and pass on the fun to a friend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=3658&amp;platform=independentcouk_yahoocommerce&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2FGhost-Attic-Real-life-Physical-Evidence%2Fdp%2FB0B4WTHMSR%2F%3Fascsubtag%3DIN%7Ca9186186%7CB0B4WTHMSR%7Cindependentcouk_yahoocommerce%23isAffiliate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Buy now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Buy now<\/a> \u00a349.01, Amazon.co.uk<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">13 Beavers<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rating: 4\/5<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/L3wei.PyBZv0NkeldlqtmQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/indybest_uk_affiliate_476\/f82fe2868891d881452472189f195046\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Best:<\/strong> Board game for kids<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Board game style:<\/strong> Push your luck<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>For groups of:<\/strong> 2-6<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>For ages:<\/strong> 7+<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Extras needed:<\/strong> None<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Why we love it<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It\u2019s unexpectedly educational<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Take note<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Games don\u2019t last very long<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">When it comes to educational board games, our younger testers tended to dismiss anything that looked like an extension of school. But 13 Beavers turned out to be unexpectedly and unintentionally educational \u2013 and looks absolutely nothing like a maths-based game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It\u2019s essentially a fun version of higher or lower, where you use equal parts probability and luck to guess what the next card drawn from the pile will be. Get it right and your beaver is one step closer to paradise \u2013 get it wrong, and you\u2019ll go backwards on the board. While it\u2019s not strictly a kids\u2019 game, our 10 and 12-year-old testers particularly liked the bright cartoony graphics and asked to play this one again.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=3658&amp;platform=independentcouk_yahoocommerce&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2F13-Beavers-Board-Game-Players%2Fdp%2FB0D384Z4CN%3Fascsubtag%3DIN%7Ca9186186%7CB0D384Z4CN%7Cindependentcouk_yahoocommerce%23isAffiliate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Buy now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Buy now<\/a> \u00a314.99, Amazon.co.uk<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Mycelia<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rating: 4\/5<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/wtPnsVtSBOwFvy6kGA0ROg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/indybest_uk_affiliate_476\/70ae85e792544182dbfa83d3ad6d76f0\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Best:<\/strong> Board game for something totally different<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Board game style:<\/strong> Deckbuilding<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>For groups of:<\/strong> 1-4<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>For ages:<\/strong> 9+<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Extras needed:<\/strong> None<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Why we love it<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It\u2019s a light intro to deckbuilding<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Take note<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It\u2019s a bit fiddly to put together<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">We really liked the magical, whimsical theme of this deckbuilding game from Ravensburger \u2013 everything from the theme to the gameplay was quite different to anything else we tested, and the detailed illustrations on the cards went down well with everyone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The main element of the game involves building a deck of cards, which you use to earn leaves and buy more cards to help you move magical dewdrops off the board. This is one of the very few games we found that you can play solo, and we love that it includes four double-sided game boards to keep things interesting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=3658&amp;platform=independentcouk_yahoocommerce&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2FRavensburger-Mycelia-Strategy-Family-Adults%2Fdp%2FB0C1C1STN1%3Fascsubtag%3DIN%7Ca9186186%7CB0C1C1STN1%7Cindependentcouk_yahoocommerce%23isAffiliate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Buy now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Buy now<\/a> \u00a327.99, Amazon.co.uk<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Hitster<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rating: 4\/5<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/XQ9HE4vOgVUsAvZnfyWuPw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/indybest_uk_affiliate_476\/be0c1b8db553c210cc04fc668d91ca29\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Best:<\/strong> Card game for music-lovers<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>For groups of:<\/strong> 2-10 people or teams<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>For ages:<\/strong> 16+<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Why we love it<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Take note<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">You\u2019ll need a free app and a QR code scanner<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Know your music? This game will test your knowledge of hits released in the past 100 years, so it\u2019s a good one for extended families. Although it\u2019s recommended for kids aged 16 and older because younger children might not know a lot of the songs, it still works if they team up with older players.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">To play, scan the QR code on a music card using your phone, and listen to a music clip via Spotify. Guess when the song was released by putting it in the right order in your chronological timeline, and win the card if you\u2019re right \u2013 first to 10 cards in their timeline wins the game. I found that even with fairly rubbish mainstream music knowledge, it was still fun trying to guess the year from the style of song.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=3658&amp;platform=independentcouk_yahoocommerce&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2FHitster-Players-Iconic-Nights-Family%2Fdp%2FB0CCPF57LN%3Fascsubtag%3DIN%7Ca9186186%7CB0CCPF57LN%7Cindependentcouk_yahoocommerce%23isAffiliate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Buy now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Buy now<\/a> \u00a313.98, Amazon.co.uk<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">What is the best family board game?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=3658&amp;platform=independentcouk_yahoocommerce&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2FOutsmarted-Ultimate-Perfect-Multimedia-Questions%2Fdp%2FB0DM6KYH55%3Fascsubtag%3DIN%7Ca9186186%7CB0DM6KYH55%7Cindependentcouk_yahoocommerce%23isAffiliate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Outsmarted;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Outsmarted<\/a> ticked all the boxes for us as a truly family-friendly board game, and we were impressed at the slick app experience and sheer number of topical questions and categories. For a more traditional board game experience, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/8099906\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.argos.co.uk\/product\/9498259??sid=a9186186%7Cindependentcouk_yahoocommerce\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Catan;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Catan<\/a> should be on your list \u2013 and if it\u2019s simple party fun you\u2019re after, our vote goes to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=3658&amp;platform=independentcouk_yahoocommerce&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2FBig-Potato-Herd-Mentality%2Fdp%2FB086XJTLRY%3Fascsubtag%3DIN%7Ca9186186%7CB086XJTLRY%7Cindependentcouk_yahoocommerce%23isAffiliate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Herd Mentality.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Herd Mentality.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">How we tested family board games<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Simply put, we had a lot of fun. We turned our dining table into a board game caf\u00e9. When playing each one to decide whether it was good enough to be included, we assessed the following:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Family friendliness: <\/strong>To test the family friendliness of each game, the testing team ranged from children to grandparents, and I only selected games that were enjoyed by all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Enjoyability:<\/strong> To whittle down this shortlist, I looked for games that were still enjoyable after the first round \u2013 no one-hit wonders here \u2013 and didn\u2019t baffle everyone with overly complex rules.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Instructions: <\/strong>Bonus points were awarded to games that could be played within minutes of opening the box because nobody wants to spend hours faffing about when victory is at stake, or spend time you could be playing the game reading a lengthy manual.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><strong>Why you can trust IndyBest reviews <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/author\/katie-gregory\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Katie Gregory;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Katie Gregory<\/a> has been writing product reviews for IndyBest since 2021. She specialises in kids products and homeware, having tested everything from <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/extras\/indybest\/kids\/travel\/best-childrens-suitcase-hand-luggage-cabin-with-wheels-backpack-carry-on-personalised-a9542561.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:kids\u2019 luggage;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">kids\u2019 luggage<\/a> to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/extras\/indybest\/kids\/furniture\/best-kids-beds-a9298211.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:children\u2019s beds,;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">children\u2019s beds,<\/a> kitchen appliances and more. Katie has also played and appraised the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/extras\/indybest\/house-garden\/best-card-games-b1979579.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:best card games;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">best card games<\/a>, and we&#8217;d recommend checking out her recommendations for more games night must-haves.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Want more recommendations? Read our review of the <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/extras\/indybest\/house-garden\/best-card-games-b1979579.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:best card games;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>best card games <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source uk.style.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Independent and Yahoo will earn a commission from purchases made via links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. If the suggestion to get stuck into a board game is met with a collective groan in your household, then that\u2019s your sign to give your collection a serious revamp. 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