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Christmas Board Games
We absolutely love playing board games as a family and in December, the festive ones come out to play.
There is nothing like spending quality family time at Christmas and board games are the perfect way to have fun. These are all family-friendly and suitable for adults and children.
What is the best Christmas Board Game?
These are the 10 best Christmas Themed Board Games to play with family or friends during the festive season…
1 – Elf Monopoly
Join Buddy the Elf in the magical land of New York City, and relive his adventures as he explores new places to save Christmas with Santa.
Aim of the Game: Just like the original with an ELF twist. Choose an ELF themed token, purchase classic Elf locations and try to collect all four of the main food groups to spread even more Christmas cheer, but don’t be a cotton-headed ninny muggins and end up in Jail!
Good Points: Much more interesting than the original version which can get boring for young children.
Number of Players: 2 – 6
Price: £22.50
2 – Merry Grinchmas
Every Who down in Who-ville likes Christmas a lot. But the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville, did NOT!
Aim of the Game: In this game you will be racing around the board, trying to collect presents to deliver to the WWHOs of Whoville before the Grinch catches up with you and steals them all.
Good Points: A nice easy game for younger children aged 5+.
Number of Players: 2 – 6
Price: £16.95
3 – The Best of Christmas Logo Game
Cracking Christmas Trivia for All the Family
Aim of the Game: Like the original with a festive twist. Guess the brands or logos and decorate your tree when you get an answer correct. The first team to reach the top wins. This game is suitable for older children ages 12+
Good points: This game is really fun and the most affordable out of the list.
Number of Players: 2+ in teams
Price: £10
4 – Santa Banter
Santa Banter is a Christmas party game crammed full of ridiculous festive rhymes.
Aim of the Game: This is a spin-off of the game Obama Llama. It’s a team game, more suited to adults and families with older children. The mission is to get your team to shout out the correct rhyme before time runs out
Ages: This game is suitable for older children ages 12+
Good points: This game is easy to learn and quick to play for the whole family.
Number of Players: 4+
Price: £10
5 – Articulate! Christmas
The much loved Articulate Game with a festive spin
Aim of the Game: Like the original with a festive twist. Describe as many Christmassy words as you can in 30 seconds and for each correct answer you add a piece to your jigsaw. The first team to finish their jigsaw wins.
Ages: This game is suitable for older children ages 12+
Good points: This game is really fun and one of the most affordable out of the list.
Number of Players: 2+
Price: £10
6 – The Very Merry Christmas Game
Presents, crackers, festive songs and Sprouts – all the fun of Christmas in one box!
Aim of the Game: This game is all about getting the best presents to fill your stocking, by any means possible. There are chances to earn them by completing challenges such as singing and you even steal them from other players.
Ages: This game is suitable for all ages from 4 years old
Good points: This game has really great reviews and is on my wishlist this year.
Number of Players: 4+
Price: £20
7 – The Christmas Express Game
Climb aboard the Christmas Express and join this jolly journey through a winter wonderland
Aim of the Game: Travel along the train track from the Home Station avoiding Reindeer Crossings, Snow Storms and naughty elves, to be the first player to reach the North Pole Station.
Ages: This game is suitable for all ages from 4 years old
Good points: This game is so easy to follow and learn, it is hilarious and so much fun for youngsters and adults.
Number of Players: 2 – 8
Price: £22
8 – Christmas Monopoly
Travel around the board collecting your favourite things from the season of goodwill
Aim of the Game: Just like the original with a festive twist. You can invest in Grottos and presents and even visit Santa himself.
Good Points: If you’re too old for the ELF version, this one is more suitable for adults or families with older children but still has a festive feeling.
Number of Players: 2 – 6
Price: £28
9 – Santas Rooftop Scramble
It’s Christmas Eve and Santa needs to make sure all the presents are delivered on time, and to the right addresses. Sounds easy enough, but in this game – you are Santa.
Aim of the Game: Just like the original with an ELF twist. Choose an ELF themed token, purchase classic Elf locations and try to collect all four of the main food groups to spread even more Christmas cheer, but don’t be a cotton-headed ninny muggins and end up in Jail!
Good Points: This game is very good for young children as it’s easy to play and kept my twins engaged from age 4.
Number of Players: 2 – 6
Price: £14.99
10 – Christmas Eve The Board Game
Santa’s sleigh has crashed and now you must race to find lost presents and save Christmas!
Aim of the Game: This game is fantastic, there are fun challenges and tasks to complete to help Santa deliver the presents, as you try to navigate around the board. You can play as a team, or against each other.
Good Points: The game board itself is big, about a square meter, which makes it easy to sit around as a family.
Number of Players: 2 – 6
Price: Around £28
Have you got any of these festive board games? or do know of any others you think should be added to this list? Let us know in the comments below…
