Christmas is when board games and puzzles and games earn their keep. With the family together and a stretch of quiet days, a good game gets everyone off their phones and round the table, from the youngest cousin to the grandparents. The trick is having a mix ready: a quick game for the afternoon lull, a party game for the evening and a puzzle for someone who wants a quiet corner.
To compare escape room games by difficulty and player count, and find one that suits your group, see the escape room range at brain games for adults.
Home escape room games take the idea of a real-life escape room and pack it into a box. You work through a story by solving a chain of puzzles, cracking codes, reading hidden clues and combining objects until you reach the final answer. Most are built for two to six players working together, which makes them a good fit for a family evening or a small get-together.
For a hand-picked selection of Christmas games and stocking-filler puzzles for every age, browse the seasonal range at games for children.
For a hand-picked selection of brain teasers across easy, medium and fiendish levels, have a look at the adult puzzle range at jigsaw puzzles.
To see the traditional board alongside the 3D, giant and garden editions, have a look at the Snakes and Ladders range at puzzle games for adults.