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On the JJ Barnes Blog, with an excess of family time looming, I check out the top 10 games to upgrade game night this Christmas as recommended by the experts at Ginger Fox so we can keep everybody happy and entertained!
Christmas is fantastic in so many ways, and family time is one of the best parts. However, sometimes when everybody is crammed in together, children can get bored, tensions can run high, and keeping everybody busy and entertained can prove challenging. To help me out with some ideas for games we can all play, Ginger Fox presents the crème de la crème of this year’s games and puzzles. Brace yourselves for a rollercoaster ride of entertainment that will keep you glued to your seats, dice in hand, and minds abuzz!
Top 10 Games To Upgrade Games Night
Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win Board Game – Price: £24.99
Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win Board Game is a trivia game based on the popular ITV game show hosted by Ant & Dec. The game is for 2-4 players and is suitable for ages 8 and up.
The game is played on a large board with a ladder of 100 spaces. Players take turns answering trivia questions, and if they answer correctly, they move up the ladder. The first player to reach the top of the ladder wins the game.
The game includes a variety of different trivia questions, covering a wide range of topics. Some of the questions are multiple choice, while others require players to give a specific answer. The game also includes a number of special spaces on the ladder, such as “Double Up” and “Lose a Turn”.
PopMaster Special Edition Board Game – £24.99
The game is played on a rectangular board with a variety of different spaces. Players take turns answering music trivia questions, and if they answer correctly, they move their playing piece around the board. The first player to reach the finish square wins the game.
The game includes a variety of different music trivia questions, covering a wide range of genres and eras. Some of the questions are multiple choice, while others require players to give a specific answer.
We’re All Gonna Die Party Game – £14.99
The game is played with a deck of cards that each contain a different prompt or question about death. Players take turns drawing cards and answering the prompts. Some of the prompts are light-hearted, while others are more serious. For example, one prompt might be “What is your favorite song about death?” while another prompt might be “What are your biggest fears about death?”
The game is designed to help players feel more comfortable talking about death and to learn more about each other’s perspectives on this difficult topic. It can also be a fun way to bond with friends and family.
Karate Cats and Kung Fu Dogs Card Game – £11.99
The goal of the game is to be the first player to get rid of all of your cards. To do this, players must take turns playing cards from their hand and placing them face up in front of them. If three cards of the same type are face up, players must race to be the first to karate chop the matching character coaster in the middle of the table. The fastest player gets to give their discard pile to the losing player(s), who must add it to the bottom of their own deck.
The game includes a variety of different cards, including cats, dogs, special cards, and action cards. Special cards can be used to steal cards from other players or to protect your own cards. Action cards can be used to force other players to draw cards or to skip their turn.
The Traitors 2023 Special Edition Card Game – £11.99
The Traitors 2023 Special Edition Card Game is a social deduction game for 3-12 players ages 16 and up. The game is based on the popular BBC reality show of the same name, where contestants must work together to complete challenges while also trying to identify and eliminate the traitors among them.
In the card game, players are divided into two teams: the Faithful and the Traitors. The Faithful are trying to complete challenges and identify the Traitors, while the Traitors are trying to sabotage the challenges and eliminate the Faithful without being discovered.
The game is played over a series of rounds. In each round, players will complete a challenge together. If the players successfully complete the challenge, they will earn points. However, if the Traitors sabotage the challenge, the Faithful will lose points.
After each challenge, the players will have a chance to vote to eliminate one player from the game. The player with the most votes is eliminated, regardless of whether they are a Faithful or a Traitor.
The game ends when either the Faithful have eliminated all of the Traitors or the Traitors have outsmarted the Faithful and won the game.
Taskmaster: The Secret Series Game – £24.99
In the board game, players take turns being the Taskmaster and setting tasks for the other players to complete. The tasks can be anything from building the tallest tower out of marshmallows to drawing a picture of themselves with their eyes closed.
The other players then have a set amount of time to complete the task. Once the time is up, the Taskmaster judges the results and awards points to the player who completed the task the best.
The game ends after all of the tasks have been completed. The player with the most points is the winner.
Taskmaster: The Secret Series Game is a fun and challenging game that is perfect for fans of the show and for anyone who enjoys creative and problem-solving tasks. The game is easy to learn but difficult to master, and it is sure to keep players entertained for hours.
Giant Beaver, Tiny Ass… – £9.99
Shout it out loud and proud in this outrageous boasting card game that’s definitely not for the faint-hearted!
Gather your friends together and laugh out loud as you brag about your Giant Beaver!
This silly card game is perfect for any party, games night or just because you fancy some light-hearted fun.
Win rounds by playing and saying the biggest boast about your beasts. Rack up the most victories to be crowned leader of the pack.
Don’t Be a Dik-Dik – £9.99
The game is played with a deck of cards that each contain a different prompt or question. Players take turns drawing cards and answering the prompts. Some of the prompts are light-hearted, while others are more serious. For example, one prompt might be “What is your favorite thing about yourself?” while another prompt might be “What is your biggest fear?”
The game is designed to help players get to know each other better and to learn more about each other’s perspectives on different topics. It can also be a fun way to bond with friends and family.
Wines of Italy Puzzle – £17.99
The Wines of Italy Puzzle is a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle that features a beautiful hand-drawn map of Italy with the country’s most important wine regions and grape varieties highlighted. The puzzle also comes with a double-sided poster that includes grape profiles describing aromas, key characteristics, and food pairing tips.
The puzzle is made with high-quality materials and is sure to provide hours of enjoyment for wine lovers of all ages. It is also a great way to learn more about the different wines of Italy.
Yes, Yes, Yeti! – £9.99
Yes, Yes, Yeti! is a family-friendly card game for 2-6 players ages 8 and up. The goal of the game is to be the first player to reach the Yeti at the top of the mountain path.
To play, players shuffle the cards and place them face down in a pile. Then, each player takes a hand of three cards. On your turn, you draw a card from the pile and play it to your board. Each card has a different number on it, which represents how many spaces you can move up the mountain path.
However, there are also some special cards in the deck, such as Slip cards and Yeti cards. If you draw a Slip card, you have to move down the mountain path. If you draw a Yeti card, you have to move all the way back to the start of the path!
The first player to reach the Yeti at the top of the mountain path wins the game.
Ginger Fox
Ginger Fox’s games and puzzles promises fun and excitement for everyone. From witty wordplay to strategic showdowns and mind-boggling puzzles, there’s something for every gamer and puzzle enthusiast.
These fantastic games and puzzles are available now at Ginger Fox’s website. Grab your friends and family, and let the games begin!
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