Still Need Gift Ideas? More Family Games Coming Your Way!

Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve provided an assortment of holiday gift ideas – mostly games because that’s kind of our jam. Who knew? We suggested cooperative games for people who enjoy sharing the victory (or loss). The guide to games for more mature gamers along with the list of games for young kids provided suggestions for the bookends on your list. Card games and Party games are always a hit so we couldn’t forget those. Our assortment of Pop Culture gift ideas included several familiar themes to appease the fanatics. While we kicked off the season with a selection of family-friendly titles, there are so many options we had to split the list in two. This list includes another handful that cover a variety of game styles and interests. Speaking from experience, add a few of these to your shopping cart to have on hand for when you realize you forgot someone.

Caution Signs

Wacky Wizard Games

Each round in Caution Signs, you’re presented with a secret combination of adjective and noun: stylish rhino, gassy monkeys, flexible cow, melting babies — ten thousand combinations are possible. You have twenty seconds to sketch an image of this combo on a caution sign.

All of these images are then revealed to the round’s guesser, along with the individual adjectives and nouns, and the guesser tries to figure out what each sign is warning them about.

Vegetable Stock

Arcane Wonders

Grow your vegetables, manipulate the market, and make a fortune in Vegetable Stock! But beware, the market could crash at any moment!

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Shadow House: Masquerade

Blue Orange Games

Quick! Someone has been murdered and the killer is in our midst. The curtains are drawn, the doors are closed, and all players wear masks! In this fast-paced bluffing card game, are you an innocent or are you the culprit, attempting to stay hidden? Players beware… Roles can easily change and the player who is the culprit can pass this identity to another player in this game of deduction where anyone can be the villain…

AQUA

The Op

AQUA invites players to dive into the beauty and wonder of the ocean, delivering an incredible variety of gameplay experience for the whole family. For 1-4 players, this unique game offers solo play and optional modes along with stunning artwork that brings the diversity of the ocean to life.

Cyber Pet Quest Deluxe

Dead Alive Games

Embark on a thrilling quest with Jane the fully bionic cat, and her cybernetically enhanced friends — a dog, raccoon, and goose. Harness the pets’ array of unique abilities to explore diverse locations and battle a quirky cast of enemies (aka “CyMS”). Whether you choose to venture forth solo or team up with family and friends, one thing is certain: Loads of fun await you in this small-box campaign adventure game!

Blank Slate Challenge

The Op

A game of anticipated predictions! Pick from the Word Cue Cards (150 cues in all), write the two words you think best completes the phrase – and try to match it exactly to your partner’s words without giving a single hint. How well can you put your finger on what they’re thinking?

Just grab a slate, write your words, and get ready to make a match! Who knows – if you get good enough at it, soon you might be finishing each OTHER’S __.

Dice Throne: Santa vs. Krampus

Dice Throne

In Dice Throne: Santa v. Krampus, two original heroes face off in this thrilling standalone dueling game for 2-6 players. Featuring intriguing dice mechanics and tactical card play, each hero offers a unique gameplay experience. Players roll their hero’s distinctive five dice to attack opponents and activate abilities, accumulating combat points to spend on cards for permanent upgrades and strategic effects. Compatible with Dice Throne and Dice Throne Adventures, this game allows for exciting matchups against any hero in the series.

My First Adventure: Journey to Ochre Land

Fable Fox Press

Choose a character and journey through the wild savannah to investigate a mysterious draught! An interactive game storybook where children are the heroes that make the decisions! Choose a character, make different decisions, collect items, and try to reach the best ending! These game books promote critical-thinking and decision-making skills while encouraging learning from past experiences. For children ages 6 – 10, or younger children accompanied by an adult.

Get all the thrills and chills of amusement parks in blast track!

Create your roller coaster track with gravity-defying loops, steep slopes and thrilling tunnels that will have the park’s visitors go for more than one ride. Players place tiles to extend their ride by optimizing their path to have a blend of different attractions including slopes, tunnels and loops. Try to make the longest path to gain bonus points at the end of the game. Whoever has the most balanced roller coaster at the end of the game wins!

You and the other toys thought you were alone in the tub… but that familiar squeaking can only mean one thing: rubber shark! It’s time to get swimmin’ so you don’t get bit! Remember: you don’t have to swim faster than the shark, you just have to swim faster than your friends! The last one in line gets bit! Your action figure will lose a limb!

Gnome Hollow

The Op

Gnome Hollow is a beautiful Eurogame featuring spatial, tile placement/worker placement mechanics where players grow a tabletop garden of mushrooms and flowers. Players place tiles to develop rings of valuable mushrooms. Once completed, they harvest each mushroom, choose bonuses, and eventually carry their mushrooms to market to sell for the shiniest treasures available in the hollow. Player boards automatically calculate scores while simultaneously offering strategic decisions.

Cornhole Shootout

ABetter Design Company

CORNHOLE SHOOTOUT – has 2 games in 1. The thrill of basketball meets cornhole with this deluxe set, perfect for enthusiasts and athletes alike. Bring the excitement of the court to your backyard gatherings, ensuring endless fun and a competitive spirit. Double the fun when Basketball meets cornhole. Simply toss the bean bag and shoot your shot by making it though the hoop and the hole! Great tailgating for men, women, teens and kids! Experience outdoor action like never before with our top-tier cornhole board set. TOOL FREE SETUP: This hassle-free design means more time playing and less time preparing, making it ideal for spontaneous fun at parties, tailgates, or family gatherings.

Survive the Island

Asmodee North America

In this thrilling game, players try to escape a sinking island with the most possible treasures… But beware of lurking monsters… And other players!

This version of Survive The Island comes with a brand-new monster, a fifth player and a refreshed packaging.

Savernake Forest

Devir Games

Help the animals store food for the winter! This lovely pattern creation game lets players build their own forest full of paths that connect the denizens to the foods they like best. Savernake Forest is an accessible but engaging game that is great for families and advanced players alike!

There are many, many great games on the market. In addition to the suggestions we’ve included in this year’s holiday gift guides, be sure to check out prior lists. Sometimes games that are a few years old are more readily available. As always, we hope you’ve been able to complete some shopping by using our guides. If you have any questions, drop us a note on social media and ask!

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