Family game night is one of the best ways to get the whole family off their devices and into one room for some quality time together. But what to do when Monopoly just isn’t cutting it anymore? Look to one of these ingenious games restore game night’s status as everyone’s favourite night of the week.
Voice Originals When In Rome Alexa Travel Trivia Game – Explore the globe from the comfort of your own home with this trivia game, hosted by Amazon virtual assistant Alexa, and featuring real people from around the world asking the questions. The game comes with over 600 trivia questions and 20 hours of interactive dialogue, providing endless fun for the whole family. (Amazon Echo device required)
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GAMEBOOK Interactive Book of Board Games – Take a journey through time: Play ancient abstract strategy games with this versatile book containing 8 different games hailing from various cultures around the world. From the boards to the rule book, this unique collection comes with everything you need to play any of the games inside, such as Senet, Surakarta and Nine Men’s Morris. Thanks to the book’s magnetic pages and spine, you can easily take out (and put back) the game you want to play.
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Clustered Strategic Card Game – Make playtime educational with this tactical card game that tests players’ pattern recognition skills. While the premise might sound simple – arrange your cards in “clusters” and prevent your opponents from doing so – the game is actually quite challenging, making it an excellent choice for family game night.
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Jackal Archipelago Strategic Board Game – Ahoy mateys! Embark on a search for gold on Treasure Island with this strategy-based board game for ages 6 and up. Each player gets three sailors who must be moved strategically around the island, fighting battles and going on adventures until they eventually return to the ship with the gold. Ideal for up to 4 players, this tactical game moves quickly.
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Handmade Solid Copper Metal Domino Game Set in Box & Dice – A domino set that that doubles as a future family heirloom. Handcrafted from pure copper with an antique finish, these beautiful game pieces can be passed down for generations, livening up family game night for years to come.
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Expedition Roleplaying Card Game – High-tech or analogue? Tabletop or video-based? You don’t have to choose: This lightweight roleplaying game combines video games and board games into one crowd-pleasing activity. Suitable for ages 10 and up, groups of 1 to 6 players can go on adventures for 20 minutes or longer. It also comes with a Remote Play feature that allows you to play with others, regardless of their location.
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Square Off Smart AI Chessboard – No one around to challenge to a game of chess? Play against someone on the other side of the world …or even with the board itself! It may look like a beautifully handcrafted, traditional wooden chess set, but this board is actually powered by AI, and the chess pieces can move on their own. Play with friends, strangers or the app, choosing among 20 different difficulty levels to improve your skills.
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Valence Plus Chemistry Card Game – Learn about science in a fun way with the Valence Plus Chemistry Card Game. This game is easy to play, thanks to its simple rules, but that doesn’t stop it from making players smarter as they learn about elements, molecules and chemical reactions. Suitable for kids of all ages and featuring fun ninja illustrations on each card, the game teaches you more about chemistry the more you play it …essentially turning you into a chemistry ninja yourself.
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Osmo iPad Game System – Make screen time a time for learning with this award-winning device, which turns your tablet into a hands-on gaming system. Just attach the Osmo base to your iPad and place the red reflector over the camera – and voilà, it’s ready for your kids to start exploring. The game covers topics ranging from math to business, coding and spelling, with creative activities mixed in, like interactive drawing and colouring. Ideal for children ages 5-12, the Osmo Game System makes learning feel like play.
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Scrabble Game and Message Board – Enjoy continuous gameplay, along with practical reminders and messages, with the Scrabble Game and Message Board. Simply make your play and draw your tiles for your next round, then play again whenever you have time. You can also use the board to create messages for your family or roommates by using the Scrabble letters or dry erase markers. Because you can hang it anywhere, the game can last as long as you’d like.
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