12 creative board games to keep the boredom away this festive season

Selection of board games.

If the dead zone between Christmas and New Year needs some inspiration or you're looking for a New Year's Eve, a board game could be just the thing. Here I've rounded up some creative board games that will be perfect for friends and family of all ages.

From games that need art skills to those that need creative thinking, I've got something for you. And if you order them now, you'll get them just after Christmas. If you want some less structured fun, see my 44 creative ideas to keep kids busy. Or snap up Switch games with up to 58% off.

Hasbro

Cranium 3-In-1 Board Game

A brilliant game in which you can model with playdough, draw, act and more.

USAOPOLY

Hues and Cues Board Game

A colour guessing game.

Plan B Games

Azul Board Game

A mosaic making game.

Ransom Notes

Ransom Notes Party Game

Create creative notes on cue with magnet words.

Monopoly

Monopoly Wicked Edition Board Game

Enjoy the vibrant world of Wicked but with Monopoly.

TeeTurtle

Teeturtle Twisted Cryptids Board Game

Creative thinking will see you win this light strategy game.

DO YOU REALLY KNOW YOUR FAMILY?

Do You Really Know Your Family? Game

Think creatively about your loved ones!

WHAT DO YOU MEME?

What Do You Meme? Family Edition Game

Compete to create the most creative meme/caption creation.

Asmodee

Asmodee Wavelength Board Game

Compete to read each other's minds.

Ravensburger

Ravensburger Horrified Dungeons & Dragons Board Game

Beautiful illustrations abound in this adventure game.

Leder Games

Leder Games Root Board Game

Rule a forest kingdom - role play will help you here!

Mattel

Pictionary Board Game

Best drawings will win out.