Have you bought any board games lately

I watch Richard Osman’s House of Games. Love it - probably because I can answer most of the questions ? so I’ve bought the board game to play with the family at Christmas in the hope that Monopoly, which I hate, stays in the cupboard!
Happy Christmas Biker

Yes you too "Marmight"

I played Monopoly two weeks ago "yawn" I gave up after 4 hrs and a chinese.

The 5 second rule game look good, quick n fast

My grandsons (11 and 10) adore Cards Against Humanity because it’s quite scatological - but very American so the allusions are not always clear, especially to me. But I find alcohol helps.
Labyrinth is also popular and Reversi (also known as Othello) each for two people.
Dobble is great of course because all ages can play . We particularly like the Harry Potter erosion.m

I have a couple of games for when AC and GC visit - restrictions allowing - and quite often the GC will bring their current favourite with them. No intention of buying more as I think they're overpriced but might try charity shops in the coming months.

Oh I saw the Harry Potter version Maw I ended up with "Great Ormond" street one. I'm sure they all are pretty similar so will look forward to that as looks nice and simple (for me lol)

I can recommend the LOGO board game , it takes you back in time, looking at all the logos for sweets, food, etc , there are a few different version now.

The trouble I found was understanding the rules, but Gs sorted those out.

It's lovely going back to board games.

Dd has bought Kerplunk (from charity shop) almost new.

Rummikub is a fab game. Taught my grandsons 8 and 10 recently and I play it regularly with my oldie friends.

I agree about rummikub NanKate
I have bought Carcassonne for one family on the recommendation of the bookseller..I have another family or 2 to buy for so I am interested in your suggestions.

bikergran

I have bought Dobble for GSs

5 second rule and think its called cards against Humanity bit pricey at £29.00 so hope it's worth it.

Also new LOGO game but managed to pick a different version up in charity shop for £2.50 brand new.

Hopefully will get to play them, otherwise it will be solo dominos

Hope your broad minded, utter smut mostly.

Cards against Humanity, sorry.

Have just heard that GD has Harry Potter Dobble. Quickly now removed from my bag of tricks for next Saturday! She might have thought Santa was goofy! They're also having HP versions of Cluedo and Pictionary so I look forward to lots of fun with those over this coming weekend. Think I'll have to brush up on the rules though. It's been a while!

We all got hooked on Uno last year. Another absorbing family favourite is Ingenius once you can get your head round the scoring.

My local charity shop does an excellent trade in good condition swapped board games and so we've got most of them now. I've just bought Rummikub and Cluedo and played them with the GC this last week and, although not exactly a board game, we've got Twister to look forward to on Christmas Day

Twist and Sprout bought this year. Something new to try out.

Can't bear Monopoly, but we got Monopoly Speed earlier this year, which is played in 10 minutes (there's a timer), as everyone rolls and buys at the same time. It is fast and furious and a lot of fun.

My 10 year old granddaughter regularly beats me at Cubeez, which is a card based game for four people. You have three blocks with facial features on each side, and you have to recreate the face shown on the card.

I've got the new edition of The Logo Game for this year, as we enjoyed the original one.

My husband has so many board games to choose from, that he will be in his shed for so long choosing which one we should play, that it will be New Year's Eve before he decides

She might have thought Santa was goofy
Why ever Kim19 ?

Oh just reread your post, you mean they have it already? Not an anti-JK Rowling statement! ????

Lincslass

bikergran

I have bought Dobble for GSs

5 second rule and think its called cards against Humanity bit pricey at £29.00 so hope it's worth it.

Also new LOGO game but managed to pick a different version up in charity shop for £2.50 brand new.

Hopefully will get to play them, otherwise it will be solo dominos

Hope your broad minded, utter smut mostly.

I think the adult version of Cards against Humanity is pretty “cheeky” (you have been warned!), but the Family version is ok.

NanKate

Rummikub is a fab game. Taught my grandsons 8 and 10 recently and I play it regularly with my oldie friends.

I agree! Terrific game

Lincslass whoops not sure which version I have bought, didn't even look, dd just said ohh GS wanted that (hes 15) I better check, bought it from Smyths so I'm presuming it's ok, but must have a look in the morning.

I have just bought 2 board games so I definitely hope they are good fun.
One is game of the year
Azul. The other is dragomino ? for younger DGC.

Not actually board games,
Uno showdown (card game) and Blokus (strategy game) both recommended on Mumsnet christmas threads.
Luckily I was also able to buy both at quite a reduced price, again with the help of the Christmas threads on mumsnet.

Last year I bought the board game Ticket to Ride (mumsnet recommendation).
It was a present to ourselves, when it became apparent that a lockdown christmas was on the cards.

My book club friend has recommended a new board game to me. She says her family absolutely love it. It’s called ‘Genius Square’. I’m off to have a look ...
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Great reviews anyway 4.8 out of 5.

“was looking for a game I could take to play with my grandchildren. I had seen recommendations for the Genius Square so I thought I'd give it a go. It was an instant hit! I played a few games against my granddaughter 11, she played against her dad and beat him! A tournament ensued. Even got the grandson away from the PlayStation! But it's just as good to play by yourself. All in all a very popular game. It's very fast, Sometimes only taking a minute or so for someone to win, but it's so good, makes you really think!”

Another reviewer said their 5y old loved it!

£17.99