Get the family off of their screens this Christmas with some good ol’ fashioned family games that don’t involve a computer or console – plus, they won’t break the bank
Wave goodbye to traditional and repetitive card games this holiday season, as shoppers can find affordable and entertaining ways to spend time together over the Christmas period, without kids being glued to screens.
Whether you’re a family that avidly enjoys game nights or parents looking for ways to keep their kids from spending all day on their PS5, we’ve found plenty of fun games to get everyone involved without screens—and they won’t break the bank.
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A classic option that promises hours of fun and engagement for all ages is, of course, the iconic Monopoly board game. You can currently find it at Marks & Spencer for £17.60, down from £22. Designed for ages 10 and up, this game has been an integral part of family game nights since its creation in 1935.
Roll the dice to move around the board, growing a property empire and making money when other players visit your squares – but be careful not to land in jail. Collect the most money to win.
Meanwhile, over at Argos, there’s this family favourite Tap It Game, which is now half its usual price at £15. This interactive device is touted as the ultimate high-energy tech game for all the family. The Tap It game includes 4 wireless light-up pods with 4 different games to play and master. Choose from Tap It, Pong, Switch, and Memory games—it’s sure to offer fast-paced fun for all the family.
If you’d rather recreate the fun of an arcade from your living room this holiday season or half-term, check out this Glow Games Light Up Bowling Set, which is currently up for grabs for £17. This is no ordinary bowling set, though, as it uses LED technology to light up the night, inside or out, with a colour-changing light show.
Equipped with 6 LED bowling pins and an LED bowling ball to knock ’em down, this set is made from super-tough plastic and changes from purple to red and then to green for a thrilling light show as you play. It’s sure to be perfect for garden parties, family game nights, or even after school.
For Amazon’s top picks, take a gander at this UNO Extreme Card Game, which steps up the original card game with a high-intensity twist. This exciting game uses a high-powered device to shoot out cards, adding an engaging urgency to the classic card game. Suited for ages 7+, this little gadget is on sale for £18.99, down from £32.99.
Elsewhere, you can find this Word Family Board Game, which is sure to get the whole family’s nogins working. Ideal for adding some brain training to the family game night, this little gadget is both fun and stimulating for minds of all ages. This Fast-Paced family game has two more interesting game modes. Mode 1 is the classic Category Quick Answer Mode, with 220 built-in topic categories that can be played randomly, designed to get everyone involved by answering quickly and correctly. Mode 2 is the Step On Thunder Mode, a fast-paced letter challenge game with customizable game rules. This pick retails for £13.89.
The last option we’ve found is this Six Second Scribbles game, which is designed to offer frantic fun for the whole family. As the name would suggest, it’s a bit like Pictionary with higher stakes. This game challenges you to draw 10 things from a category in 60 seconds. It’s as tricky as it sounds and leads to some brilliant, hilarious and often questionable art. This interactive game is currently selling for £14.99, while a Christmas version is selling for £12.99.
