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Reduce your kids’ screen time this Christmas with best games to play with the whole family

By Meghan Coon

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Reduce your kids' screen time this Christmas with best games to play with the whole family

Say cheerio to the same old card games this Christmas, as there are plenty of affordable and fun ways to keep the family entertained over the festive period, without the kids being glued to their screens.

Whether you’re a family that loves a good game night or parents trying to pry their children away from their PS5, we’ve found a host of enjoyable games that will get everyone involved without screens – and they won’t cost an arm and a leg.

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A timeless choice that guarantees hours of amusement for all ages is, of course, the classic Monopoly board game. You can currently snap it up at Marks and Spencer for £17.60, down from £22.

Suitable for ages 10 and up, this game has been a staple of family game nights since its inception in 1935. Roll the dice to move around the board, building a property empire and raking in cash when other players land on your squares – but watch out for the jail square. The player with the most money wins, reports the Mirror.

Meanwhile, Argos is offering the popular Tap It Game, now half its usual price at £15. This interactive gadget is billed as the ultimate high-energy tech game for the whole family.

The Tap It game includes four wireless light-up pods with four different games to play and master. Choose from Tap It, Pong, Switch, and Memory games – it’s bound to provide fast-paced fun for everyone.

If you’re looking to bring the excitement of an arcade into your home this holiday season or half-term, then look no further than this Glow Games Light Up Bowling Set, currently available for £17. This isn’t your average bowling set – it uses LED technology to create a colour-changing light show, perfect for indoor or outdoor play.

The set includes 6 LED bowling pins and an LED bowling ball, all made from durable plastic that changes from purple to red to green, creating a mesmerising light show as you play. It’s the ideal addition to garden parties, family game nights, or even after-school fun.

And if you’re on the hunt for Amazon’s top picks, check out this UNO Extreme Card Game. It takes the original card game to the next level with a high-intensity twist.

The game features a high-powered device that shoots out cards, adding a thrilling sense of urgency to the classic card game. Suitable for ages 7 and up, this exciting gadget is currently on sale for £18.99, down from £32.99.

If you’re looking for a way to get the whole family’s brains buzzing, this Word Family Board Game is just the ticket. Perfect for adding a bit of mental gymnastics to your family game night, this nifty little gadget promises fun and stimulation for all ages.

This fast-paced family game features two exciting game modes. Mode 1 is the classic Category Quick Answer Mode, with 220 built-in topic categories that can be played randomly. It is designed to get everyone involved by answering quickly and correctly. Mode 2 is the Step On Thunder Mode, a rapid-fire letter challenge game with customisable rules. This pick is available for £13.89.

Another option we’ve stumbled upon is the Six Second Scribbles game, which promises frantic fun for the whole family. As the name suggests, it’s a bit like Pictionary but with higher stakes. The game challenges you to draw 10 things from a category in 60 seconds. It’s as challenging as it sounds and results in some brilliant, hilarious and often questionable art. This interactive game is currently on sale for £14.99, while a festive version is available for £12.99.