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Gifts for Board Games & Puzzle Enthusiasts Christmas 2024
For the game lovers and puzzle solvers in your life, there’s nothing like a Christmas gift that brings excitement and challenge to their holiday season! Whether they’re fans of classic board games, complex strategy challenges, or intricate puzzles, there’s an endless world of options to choose from that will keep them entertained well beyond the festive period. Here’s a list of 20 fantastic gifts available in the UK that are sure to delight any puzzle or board game aficionado, from family-friendly picks to solo brain teasers and everything in between.
Wheel U Dare? £24.99
Wheel U Dare? is a lively and interactive family game perfect for the holiday season! Players take turns spinning a wheel to reveal one of 300 fun challenges across six categories, from action dares and trivia questions to quirky sound quizzes. With each challenge completed, players earn points—but watch out, as some spins might make you lose points or give them away to others!
The game is hosted by an electronic game master who keeps score, explains the rules, and adds a game-show vibe with jokes and pauses for breaks. Ideal for 2-6 players,
Wheel U Dare? is easy to play and packed with surprises, making it a fantastic choice for family gatherings and holiday fun.
Go Viral Party Game! £17.99
Go Viral is the ultimate party game for this year’s festivities and beyond! Bring the fun and excitement of social media challenges right to your family gathering! With over 40 unique challenges—including solo, head-to-head, and group tasks—everyone can join in on the fun. Simply pick a challenge card, watch a demo video, and try to recreate the challenge yourself! Use the included tripod and a phone not included to capture the action and share your funniest moments with friends and who knows… you too could Go Viral!
Perfect for ages 8 and up, Go Viral promises loads of laughs and unforgettable memories this holiday season!
Ravensburger The Grinch - 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle, £10.99
The Ravensburger Grinch 500-Piece Challenge Jigsaw Puzzle is the perfect way to bring some mischievous fun to your holiday season! Featuring Dr. Seuss’s iconic character, The Grinch, in his classic Santa suit, this festive puzzle is filled with playful, repeated images that make it both challenging and entertaining. The big “I’m Back!” text front and center adds an extra dash of Grinchy cheer, capturing the spirit of this beloved holiday tale.
With 500 pieces, this puzzle is the perfect activity for families or friends, providing just the right amount of challenge for kids and adults alike. Whether you’re a jigsaw pro or simply looking for a fun holiday pastime, this puzzle will add a touch of whimsy and a lot of laughs to your Christmas celebrations. Get ready to embrace your inner Grinch and have some festive fun piecing together this classic holiday character!
Asmodee Quick Draw Game £19.99
Quick Draw is an exciting, fast-paced drawing game that’s perfect for families and friends looking for a burst of laughter and creativity. Players compete in quick sketching challenges where the goal is to draw clues as fast as possible while others try to guess the image. But there’s a twist: under the pressure of the timer, drawing can easily lead to hilarious (and sometimes disastrous) results!
This game is simple to jump into and keeps everyone on their toes as they race to sketch and guess before time runs out. Ideal for players of all ages, *Quick Draw* encourages creativity and adds a fun, competitive edge to game night. It’s a fantastic choice for holiday gatherings, where everyone can get involved, show off their sketching skills (or lack thereof!), and share plenty of laughs.
Ravensburger Christmas Collection No.1 Christmas Market & Santa Claus' £14.99
This holiday season, delight puzzle and Christmas fans alike with the Ravensburger Christmas Collection No.1! Featuring two charming 500-piece puzzles—”The Christmas Market”* and “Santa’s Christmas Supper”—this set is perfect for creating cozy memories with loved ones.
The Christmas Market
Piece together bustling market stalls, a sparkling Christmas tree, and a snow-dusted village square filled with warmth and cheer. Watch as Santa himself looks on from a nearby rooftop, adding an extra sprinkle of holiday spirit.
Santa’s Christmas Supper
Set in a glowing village with Santa’s sleigh packed with gifts, this puzzle captures a heartwarming scene with a cast of adorable animals. From birds to ponies and deer, each detail brings festive joy to life.
Ideal for family nights or solo holiday relaxation, this puzzle collection is a must-have for any Christmas and jigsaw lover!
Movie Scene It £24.99
Movie Scene-It is the ultimate trivia game for film buffs and the perfect addition to your Christmas get-togethers! Packed with questions from classic films to the latest blockbusters, this game challenges players on all things cinema. With each turn, players test their memory, observation, and puzzle-solving skills to answer questions, identify scenes, or recall famous quotes.
Designed for family games nights or Twixmas parties, Movie Scene-It brings everyone together to reminisce about favorite movies and discover new trivia. It’s easy to play and keeps all ages engaged, making it ideal for holiday gatherings. So grab some popcorn, take a spin, and see who knows their movies best in this fun, festive showdown!
Drawsome Disney Edition £20
Ever wondered what Buzz Lightyear and Nemo would look like drawn together as one character, or what you’d look like as a Disney Princess?
Find out in Disney Drawsome, a hilarious drawing game of side-splitting scribbles from Ridley’s Games.
Anyone can join in the fun and be Disney doodling in no time!
With a huge range of familiar faces to choose from, there’s really no drawing talent required. Anyone can be the winner!
Drawsome is hilarious fun and works for 3-10 players with average gameplay of 30 minutes.
Galison Nutcracker Magic – 500 Piece Puzzle £13.99
The Galison Nutcracker Magic – 500 Piece Puzzle is a delightful holiday-themed puzzle that brings the enchanting world of The Nutcracker ballet to life. Featuring a vibrant, festive scene filled with characters like Clara, the Nutcracker, the Mouse King, and the Sugar Plum Fairy, this puzzle captures the whimsy and charm of the classic Christmas tale.
With 500 pieces, it’s the perfect level of challenge for a cosy evening with family or friends. The detailed, colourful artwork includes elements of holiday décor, from sparkling ornaments to twinkling lights, and each piece comes together to create a beautiful, nostalgic scene that celebrates the magic of the season. Once completed, the puzzle makes a lovely display piece, adding a touch of holiday warmth to any room.
This puzzle is an ideal gift for Nutcracker fans, puzzle enthusiasts, or anyone who wants to add a little holiday cheer to their home this Christmas season!
Dingbats Card Game £15.00
Dingbats is celebrating 40 years of fun! So what better time than this festive season to rediscover the classic word puzzle game that combines clever wordplay, visual cues, and a dash of humour into one insanely fun game that you won’t be able to put down.
Solve over 300 Dingbats puzzles by finding a familiar phrase, name, or saying on the card. Think outside the box and test your ability to see beyond the obvious!
Choose between solo, challenge and battle modes to find the perfect game for you.
Season's Readings 500 Piece Foil Puzzle £15.00
The Galison Season’s Readings puzzle is a delightful 1000-piece jigsaw that perfectly captures the cosiness of the holiday season, making it an ideal gift for book and puzzle lovers alike. Illustrated with a whimsical holiday theme, it features a scene filled with stacked books, festive décor, and charming seasonal details like twinkling lights, greenery, and hot cocoa. Each book in the scene is decorated with classic holiday imagery, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that puzzle enthusiasts will love piecing together.
Whether as a gift or as a festive activity, Galison Season’s Readings puzzle offers a cosy way to celebrate the season, bringing together the joys of books and winter charm.
Hasbro Gaming Wordle The Party Game £16.99
Inspired by the popular digital version, Wordle: The Party Game features the same gameplay fans love, but players compete in real life to solve the Wordle
Swap solo play for social with this analog version of the Wordle game! Players take turns writing down a 5-letter Secret Word. The others try to guess it in the fewest tries to win
No more waiting for a Wordle game! Use the Wordle dry-erase boards and markers to play as many rounds as there are players. Replay again and again
Break out this fun game for evenings with friends or family game nights. For ages 14 and up, it’s a great gift for adults, teens, Wordle fans, and word puzzle lovers
Hitster £22.99
HITSTER is the ultimate party game for music lovers, combining nostalgia, competition, and fun with a unique blend of tech and tunes. This adult party game takes you on a musical journey through the decades, testing players’ knowledge of popular songs and memories associated with them. Perfect for festive season parties, HITSTER brings out the DJ in everyone as players dive into a mix of classic hits and modern tracks, challenging each other to place songs in the correct year on the timeline.
Here’s how it works: each player draws a card and scans the QR code with their smartphone. A song clip begins to play, and players must decide where it belongs on the timeline relative to other songs they’ve already guessed. Do you know if “I Want It That Way” came out before or after “Billie Jean”? Or if *Hit Me Baby One More Time* was a ’90s hit or early 2000s? The challenge is to arrange the songs chronologically without peeking at the dates. The first player to correctly place 10 songs in the timeline wins the game!
HITSTER combines music trivia with just the right amount of competitive spirit, making it a great choice for music fans and anyone who loves a bit of retro fun.
Festive Favourites Jigsaw Puzzle Advent Calendar £34.99
Get ready to jingle all the way to Christmas! It’s time to dive into the joy with our dazzling 2024 Christmas Advent Calendar: Festive Favourites.
Each day you’ll piece together a new jigsaw in the lead-up to Christmas. The festive designs for the mini puzzles were supplied by all of your favourite artists including, Trevor Mitchell, Kate Mawdsley, Steve Crisp, Josie Shenoy, Janice Daughters and many more!
In fact, inside this advent calendar, you’ll find 24 festive puzzles by 24 different artists!
Ginger Fox The Traitors Special Edition Card Game, £11.99
Are you a fan of the Hit BBC show? Then Step into the thrilling world of deception with The Traitors Card Game! Can you outwit your friends in this battle of trust and treachery? Play as a Faithful or Traitor, building a pot of gold while trying to uncover or hide your true identity. Perfect for fans of the hit show, it’s a game of suspense and strategy for all ages.
Cheatwell Games Spot the Intro £13.99
Get your music on this Christmas with the greatest musical recognition game. Spot The Intro is the crazily addictive audio quiz game in which teams compete to recognise songs from just 10 second clips. Played using your smartphone, it’s a memory jogging mix of fun and nostalgia for anyone with a passion for music. Featuring hits from the last six decades, and utilising your favourite music-streaming service, there’s 960 great tip-of-the-tongue tracks for every generation to try and guess.
Clementoni My First Puzzle - Disney Mickey Mouse £13.71
The My First Puzzle series by Clementoni is designed specifically for young children, helping them take their first steps into the world of puzzles with colorful, engaging images and large, easy-to-handle pieces. These puzzles are crafted with small hands and developing minds in mind, supporting children in building essential skills such as hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and problem-solving abilities. Each puzzle features beloved characters, bright colors, and simple designs, making it both fun and accessible for toddlers and preschoolers.
A wonderful Christmas gift idea for little ones who love Disney characters and are just beginning to explore the joy of piecing together a picture on their own.
Ginger Fox Taskmaster The Official Board Game, £24.99
Bring the hilarity of Taskmaster into your living room this Christmas with this board game version of the hit show. Packed with hilarious tasks, for all your friends and family to get involved in, it’s an easy-to-play game that requires only household items and guarantees endless fun. Perfect for fans of the show or anyone looking for a laugh.
Cities - Action and Resource City-Building Game £34.95
Cities is a fantastic city-building game that’s perfect for holiday gatherings! Designed for 2 to 4 players ages 10 and up, this 40-minute game lets you explore cities like Sydney, Venice, New York, and more as you draft projects and arrange them to build your ideal neighborhood. Over eight rounds, players use their workers to gather resources, city tiles, and building pieces to create parks, water spaces, and colorful buildings that reach up to four stories high. With opportunities to score points through strategic city planning and achievements, Cities is a fun, creative, and challenging gift for any budding urban planner or game enthusiast this Christmas!
Drumond Park The Best of Christmas Family Board Game £15
Cracking Christmas Trivia for All the Family!
Get into the festive spirit with Drumond Park’s The Best of Christmas Family Board Game! This holiday-themed twist on the classic game is packed with Christmas cheer, from tasty seasonal treats to quirky cracker jokes. How well do you really know Christmas? It’s time to find out!
Compete to see who’s the biggest Christmas expert by answering questions that let you climb up and decorate your side of the Christmas tree. Be the first to place the star on top and claim the title of Christmas Champion!
This game is ideal for family gatherings, featuring a Christmas tree to decorate, 64 decorations, and 55 question cards to keep everyone entertained. Simple to learn and fun for all ages, The Best of Christmas is the perfect addition to your holiday traditions, bringing friends and family together for hours of laughter and competition.
Blooming Beetles 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle £15.99
Puzzle of Positivity £16.99
Packed full of pick-me-ups with a dash of sarcasm, a hilarious helping of wit and a generous portion of puns, this quirky puzzle provides bucket loads of happiness and motivation!
Painted by Katie Abey, this 1000-piece jigsaw is an excellent challenge.
London Buildings Circular 500 Piece Puzzle £13.74
Discover a beautiful and intricate rendering of London’s iconic skyline in this circular jigsaw puzzle, including the Shard, the Gherkin, the Tower of London, Big Ben and many more!
Designed by Josie Shenoy, this circular puzzle has 500 pieces. It’s the perfect gift for parents, grandparents, friends, family, and couples.
Night at the Movies £16.99
Packed with 101 riddles for you to solve.
Each riddle is the title of a famous movie. A “Ram” holding a “Bow”? Must be Rambo in this puzzle for adults.
Once you’ve finished building this movie puzzle, use the checklist to make sure you’ve found every single movie. Then, find out how many you got right!There are over 100 Hollywood classics, hiding away inside this high quality 1000 piece movie jigsaw puzzle for adults.
Junior Colourbrain Board Game £9.99
Junior Colourbrain is a fun, family-friendly board game where kids use color cards to answer questions about familiar topics like Mr. Men, Pokémon, ice lollies, and more. With 120 kid-friendly questions, players work together to match the correct colors to each answer. Easy to learn in just 2 minutes and quick to play in 20, this travel-friendly game is perfect for kids ages 6 and up, making it a great addition to family game nights or holiday gatherings.
Genius Square XL £34.99
This Christmas, give the gift of brain-busting fun with The Genius Square Wizard! This fast-paced puzzle game from Smart Toys and Games challenges players ages 6 and up to think quickly and tackle over 60,000 puzzle combinations across 5 levels of difficulty. Whether played solo or as a head-to-head challenge, it’s a race to see who can solve the grid first! Perfect for some festive family competition, The Genius Square Wizard is sure to bring hours of fun and excitement for all ages! invites players 6 years+ to think fast to solve over 60,000 puzzle combinations, over 5 difficulty levels. Perfect to play solo or with an opponent and fun for all the family!
Enchanted Christmas Limited Edition 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle £17.99
Immerse yourself in a captivating holiday scene with the Enchanted Christmas 2024 limited-edition puzzle designed for true jigsaw enthusiasts. This 1000-piece masterpiece by renowned artist Janice Daughters captures the magic of the season in stunning detail, inviting you to piece together a festive celebration at a grand country manor.
Each puzzle is part of an exclusive, individually numbered edition, making it a collector’s item as well as a memorable holiday challenge. As you assemble, you’ll uncover enchanting scenes of children exploring a Light Trail filled with gnomes, elves, and Santa’s grotto, all aglow under a canopy of stars. The reflections from a beautifully illuminated lake add an extra layer of holiday wonder, radiating the spirit of Christmas.
Professor Puzzle Drinks Around The World Jigsaw Puzzle £10
Whether you love a cup of chai, a mango lassi, an amarula or a pina colada, pour your drink of choice and relax as you piece together this puzzle celebrating eighty drinks from around the globe.
Whether you love a cup of chai, a mango lassi, an amarula or a pina colada, pour your drink of choice.
And relax as you piece together this puzzle celebrating eighty drinks from around the globe.
Puzzle Universe: Neon Forest - 1000 Piece Jigsaw
Step into a mesmerizing world of Avatar. The enchanting universe of Avatar comes alive in a dazzling after-dark adventure. This stunning puzzle invites you to explore a vibrant, illuminated landscape teeming with life and mystery.
As you assemble the pieces, you’ll witness the beauty of the neon forest, where bioluminescent flora and fauna light up the scene, creating a captivating visual spectacle. The serene river glows, reflecting the magical hues of the surrounding vegetation and revealing hidden animals that lurk in the shadows, adding an element of surprise to your puzzling experience.
With intricate details and a striking color palette, this puzzle not only challenges your skills but also transports you to the immersive and fantastical world of Avatar. Perfect for fans of the franchise and puzzle enthusiasts alike. Whether displayed as a completed work of art or enjoyed as a relaxing activity, this puzzle is sure to spark joy and wonder.
1000-piece Vincent Van Gogh Café Terrace at Night Jigsaw Puzzle £22.99
Art Lovers can dive into the iconic world of Vincent van Gogh’s Café Terrace at Night with this stunning 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle. Also known as The Cafe Terrace on the Place du Forum, and, when first exhibited in 1891, was titled ‘Coffeehouse, in the evening’.
As you piece it together, enjoy the intricate detail and brilliant contrast between the glowing café under the warm evening light and the deep, starry night sky—a hallmark of Van Gogh’s post-impressionism mastery.
Egyptology Jigsaw Puzzle 1000 pieces £19.99
So you sphinx you’re a good puzzler? Unearth ancient Egypt’s mysteries with this beautiful 1000-piece jigsaw, which sparkles with gold, stars and spotty scarab beetles. Use the detailed patterns of this colourful collage to guide your way down the fertile river plain! Either you’re in love with this design, or you’re in “da Nile”!
Elena Essex Roar Power 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle £18.99
Enjoy the Power of the Tiger with this bright and bold design by Elena Essex. This premium quality jigsaw puzzle for adults is 1000 pieces and is beautiful enough to frame when finished.
Azul - Tile Laying Game £36.57
Azul is an award-winning tile-placement game that’s perfect for holiday gatherings! This visually stunning game challenges players to complete their display boards by strategically placing colourful resin tiles, earning points for intricate patterns and clever moves.
With beautifully designed components and vibrant art, Azul catches the eye and draws players in. The game’s simple rules make it quick to learn, but each turn offers strategic depth, keeping it engaging for both families and experienced gamers alike. Ideal for cozy Christmas game nights, Azul is a gift that brings both beauty and fun to the table.
Bridgerton - The High Society Game £23.00
Bridgerton The High Society Game transports players into the lavish world of Regency-era high society, where cunning and charm are your best assets! Inspired by the beloved Netflix series Bridgerton, this game invites you to navigate the world of London’s elite by currying favor, attending dazzling balls, and engaging in witty repartee, all while keeping a close eye on your rivals.
Each player embodies one of the iconic Bridgerton characters or another key member of the ton, competing to increase their social standing. Players complete various tasks and social encounters to win favor and earn influence, but be careful—the infamous Lady Whistledown is always watching! As you gather status, you’ll need to maintain your reputation while cleverly outmaneuvering others in the race to the top of the social ladder.
With beautifully designed cards, character tokens, and thematic gameplay, it is a perfect choice for fans of the show and anyone who loves a mix of strategy, charm, and a dash of scandal! An ideal addition to holiday game nights, bringing wit, drama, and style to the table.
Vintage Board Games £32
The fun is never too far with these vintage board games, disguised as a book for easy storage and sleek aesthetic.
Not only does this Vintage Bookshelf edition of popular games offer endless hours of playable fun, but it also acts as a refined addition to your decor. A full-sized recreation of classic game, it packs away into the fabric-covered book façade, ready to adorn your space until the next game night.
The James O’Brien Mystery Hour £32
The Mystery Hour Game is an engaging and thought-provoking trivia experience based on James O’Brien’s popular Mystery Hour segment on LBC Radio. Known for tackling curious questions and controversial topics with wit and intelligence, The Mystery Hour Game brings this popular radio feature to your living room, challenging players to debate, discuss, and answer some of life’s most perplexing mysteries.
Designed for both serious thinkers and playful debaters. From light-hearted curiosities to mind-bending topics, each round challenges you to think on your feet and make compelling arguments. What matters most is how convincing or creative your response is, adding a layer of humour and spontaneity to the game.
A great choice for those who love trivia with a twist or just want to enjoy a lively, unpredictable game night!
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