Top Ten Best Board Games For Christmas

Once the presents have been unwrapped and the turkey eaten, nothing quite brings the family together during the festive season like a Christmas board game.

And for film and TV fans, there are plenty of fun games inspired by iconic classics. These range from unique twists on board game classics to original games that will keep everybody entertained and challenged.

Here’s our guide to ten of the best that are available to buy now.

Cluedo – The Nightmare Before Christmas Edition
Monopoly – Back To The Future Edition
Monopoly – Jaws Edition
Monopoly – E.T. Edition
Jurassic Park Clever Girl Impossible 1000-Piece Puzzle
Jaws Strategy Game
Trivial Pursuit – Harry Potter Ultimate Edition
Jumanji Collector Board Game Replica
Trivial Pursuit – Friends Edition
Only Fools And Horses Trading Board Game

1. Cluedo – The Nightmare Before Christmas Edition

There are lots of movie-themed editions of Cluedo, but none will get you in the festive spirit like this.

Here, players will be thrown into Halloween Town (seen in The Nightmare Before Christmas), to solve the mystery of who kidnapped Sandy Claws, to find out where he’s hidden and how he was taken.

But don’t forget: Cluedo is for life, not just for the festive season.

2. Monopoly – Back To The Future Edition

There are countless movie themed editions of Monopoly and many of these are available at exclusively at Zavvi.

First up, we’re going to jump straight into the DeLorean, with a Back To The Future edition that takes players back to 1885, 1955, and 2015.

Can you succeed at buying all the properties in each era?

3. Monopoly – Jaws Edition

This exclusive Monopoly edition will take you to Amity Beach, home of Steven Spielberg’s terrifying ’70s classic Jaws.

Here, you’ll be facing off against other players to collect iconic moments from the movie in your race to success.

4. Monopoly – E.T. Edition

And if that isn’t enough for you, then it’s time to get on your bike and phone home.

The E.T. edition of Monopoly is another Zavvi exclusive, with this spin on the property game allowing players to invest in laboratories while making the race to Elliott’s yard and the spaceship.

5. Jurassic Park Clever Girl Impossible 1000-Piece Puzzle

If Spielberg fans are looking for a challenge that isn’t buying up property, then this 1,000-piece Jurassic Park puzzle from Dust may be just what you need.

This unusual puzzle has a stunning floral design, with the park’s iconic logo at the centre. The park is open … but you’ll need to put all the pieces together first.

6. Jaws Strategy Game

For more serious gamers, this Jaws strategy game will put you in charge of Amity Island.

With a shark terrorising the beach and putting lives at risk, do you have what it takes to stop the Great White?

7. Trivial Pursuit – Harry Potter Ultimate Edition

Think you’re a die-hard Harry Potter fan? Well, this Trivial Pursuit edition will separate the wizards from the Muggles.

This ultimate edition of the trivia game has a whopping 1,800 questions, so get ready for your knowledge to be put to the test.

8. Jumanji Collector Board Game Replica

Time for a game that will transport you to another world – literally.

This full scale replica of the Jumanji board game is designed to be an exciting challenge for two to four players. An exciting bit of movie memorabilia that doubles up as a thrilling way to spend time.