A host of family-friendly board games, puzzles and card challenges are available for a cut price this Black Friday - just in time for a little festive competition.
The presents have been opened; the food’s been served, and you’ve all watched the Christmas specials on TV. So, naturally, your attention may turn to those dusty board games you’ve got stashed at the back of your cupboard.
If you and your family have been participating in the same-old activities for the last few years, then now is the perfect time to inject some fun, with hundreds of boxes being discounted for Black Friday.
Below, we’ve found some of the best deals to keep children from 0-12 years old occupied. These include free delivery on The Traitors board game, a hefty discount on a LEGO building extravaganza, and fast-paced chaos that’ll cause you and your loved ones to giggle.
Board games for ages 0-3
Science4you 12-in-1 children's games (2+)
Amazon baby wishlist users can get 15% off this educational games pack for a limited time. Inside you'll find memory games, bingo, animal sounds, and so much more!
£19.99
Wooden colour matching puzzle toys (2+)
This adorable, wooden learning toy set delivers an engaging early learning experience. You'll find various double-sided matching cards, a plug board, 24 mushroom plugs, and a storage bag inside the box.
£11.99
£9.74
Board games for ages 3+
Head to Tail matching puzzle game (3+)
Encourage your kids to explore the animal kingdom as they develop their observational skills. The aim of the game is to match up each card featuring part of a critter - from its head to its tail. Amazon shoppers can save five percent on this game, as long as they purchase three more qualifying items.
£9.74
Speedy Puzzle Pokémon (6+)
Race your friends and family to become the ultimate Pokémon puzzle master with this fast-paced and fun-filled adventure game. Press the buzzer and complete one of four 35-piece jigsaw puzzles to be crowned the winner.
£21.99
£14.99 (32% off)
Easy Cheesy hide and seek game (3+)
Designed for 2-4 players, this hide and seek game is simple: challengers must avoid a nibbling mouse while investigating holes in the hunt for cheese pieces. The Easy Cheesy board game is available for 5 percent off, if qualifying items are bought alongside it.
£14.99
Bluey Shopping List game (3+)
This match and memory game, starring Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli, sees players racing through the supermarket, grabbing groceries like lollipops, peanut butter, and flowers in their carts. Described as 'fantastic fun' by Amazon shoppers, the activity can be enjoyed by up to four.
£12
£8.54 (29% off)
Pokémon Trainer Expert (6+)
This electronic game features 151 Pokémon from the Kanto region, making it a fun choice for fans of the original series. From Pikachu to Mewtwo, the full line-up is included. Listen to the clues, hit the buzzer before anyone else, and see how many you can identify.
£29.99
£21.99
Pandamonium party game (5+)
Promising laugh-out-loud fun, Pandamonium sets the family on a 30-minute race to collect four matching cards and snatch a squeaky panda before their opponent does. Amazon shoppers can score a 5 percent saving on Pandamonium if bought with qualifying items.
£19.99
Board games for ages 7+
Brick Like This! LEGO party game (7+)
Work in teams of two to create accurate and abstract miniature LEGO models. Each round, the 'builder' and the 'instructor' swap, so expect almighty chaos to ensue! Each box contains 92 models to build.
£19.99
£15.29
Azul Mini tile game (8+)
A miniature, travel-friendly version of the high-octane strategy game that is Azul is currently on sale for Black Friday. This colourful challenge sees players selecting which tiles to take and which to play. But they must keep a level head, because they also need to weigh what’s available against what's needed.
£19.99
£16.98 (15% off)
Labyrinth a moving maze board game (7+)
Reach treacherous treasures and hit targets as you navigate the fastest route out of the labyrinth. Just because you won last time, doesn't mean victory is automatically in your grasp again. You can thank endless hours of fun to the ever-changing maze.
£24.99
£16.49 (34% off)
Six Second Scribbles (8+)
Engineered to be the ultimate, pocket-sized Christmas party game; Six Second Scribbles challenges budding Picassos to doodle six images from a single category in a minute. Expect laughter and to see some very funny drawings!
£14.99
£11.99
Board games for ages 10+
Clutching at Straws (Teen)
Challenge your family to discover who the speed demon is with this Clutching at Straws quest. All you have to do is catch the tubes before they fall. Sounds easy, right? Wrong! Amazon shoppers can save a tasty five percent on the reaction game if purchased with qualifying items.
£16.99
Herd Mentality card game (10+)
Test how well you know your family this festive season with the viral card game, Herd Mentality. Designed for 4-20 players, the idea is that you answer questions, and if your response is in the majority, you win cows. Got it wrong? Well, it's the pink cow of doom for you!
£19.99
£15.99 (20% off)
The Traitors board game (12+)
Just like in the hit BBC show, Faithfuls will work together to snoop out and (hopefully) banish a Traitor. Meanwhile, the cloaked miscreant must go under the radar to snatch the gold from under their opponents' noses. Who will win? That's for you to decide. Waterstones shoppers can qualify for free UK delivery on this item.
£26.99
Forbidden Island board game (10+)
Work collaboratively with up to four players to capture an abundance of sacred treasures from the ruins of the forbidden island. But while you hunt, there's a ferocious storm to contend with, that could leave you trapped on the perilous land.
£25.99
£18.89 (27% off)
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel (10+)
This party game adaptation of the beloved BBC show puts you in the hot seat. Race to complete your own set of seven questions before journeying to the End Game. There, only one tricky puzzle stands between you and bragging rights. Perfect for head-to-head competition, or for pooling your knowledge in small teams.
£27.99
£16.49
Topics: Black Friday, Christmas, Gaming, Retro Gaming
Ella Scott