Christmas is the perfect time to enjoy yourself with family and friends.
And there's nothing better than getting together to let out your competitive side through a few board games or apps.
If you're planning to get stuck into a few games this festive season, we've put together a list of some to try out, with something to suit all ages.
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But if it's a bit too late to rush out to the shop to get your hands on a board game, we've also included a few options for phone apps you can try.
Articulate, £16.99 at Smyths or £18 at Argos
The aim of this game is to describe a phrase without actually saying it.
Two teams compete to be first round the board as team members take it in turn to describe the phrases on the cards to their team mates during one turn of the timer.
Monopoly, £15 at Argos
Another classic game to enjoy this Christmas is Monopoly, with the classic edition of the game available for just £15 at Argos.
In this fast-dealing property trading game, you can move around the board buying and dealing in properties, building houses and hotels as you go.
For two or more players, ages 8+.
Cluedo, £12.99 at Smyths or £13.99 at B&M
The classic murder mystery game, Cluedo will keep everyone playing ace detective.
Six suspects. One murderer. One weapon. One location. And, of course, one winner.
For 2 to 6 players, ages 8+.
The Best of Christmas Family Board Game, £13 at The Entertainer
Think you’re a Christmas expert? Put yourself and the family to the test with pictured, themed and pot-luck cards to quiz your festive knowledge and climb your way up the Christmas tree. Be the first team to add the twinkling star to the top to win.
For two or more players, ages 12+.
Herd Mentality Card Game, £20 at The Works
The perfect game to test how well you know your family and friends. Simply think like the herd to win this game, write down the same answers as your friends. If your answer is part of the majority, you all win cows.
If everyone else has an answer that matches at least one other person, but yours does not, then you receive the angry pink cow, and you herd is worthless until you can offload it to someone else. Be the first to collect 8 cows to win the game.
For 4 to 20 players, ages 10+.
Trivial Pursuit Family Edition, £22.99 at Smyths or £23.39 at The Entertainer
This one has been a Christmas classic for decades for a reason. The family edition Trivial Pursuit gameplay has cards for kids and adults.
It features 1,200 trivia questions in six categories and is designed for three to six players.
For 3 to 6 players.
Apps
These are all available both on Google Play and Apple App Store.
Charades! - Free
Different challenges from dancing, singing, acting and more.
Guess the word on the card from your friends’ clues before the timer runs out.
Heads Up!
A twist on charades and suitable for ages 12+.
Psych! Outwit your friends!
A guessing game by Ellen DeGeneres, where trivia meets Cards Against Humanity.
The Game of Life
Attend college, accept a job and play minigames.
Watch as board piece characters come to life and make their way through the various stages of life
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