The best board games for 2024

"Everyone plays at the same time answering a series of questions, the trick is to give the same answer as fellow players to be part of the 'herd'," says Peter. The aim of the game is to guess what everyone else is thinking — win cows if your answer is in the majority. A fun one for both adults and children, it's essentially the opposite of hit TV show, Pointless.

"Once you've found your way into the rules this is one of the very best family strategy games," says Peter, of the magical forest themed adventure game.

"Fabulous music based game ideal for family play," says Peter. "Race to the top of the charts whilst enjoying some classic tunes." Take turns to guess the artist using trivia clues and scan the cards to listen on Spotify as you go.

"Can you understand what you are actually trying to say in this jumbled up word game? Belly laughs guaranteed," says Peter. The aim of the game is to read out phrases such as "Armour nid he yot" and see if you can guess what it's really saying ("I'm an idiot"). Try to get as many as you can within the time limit.

Ever thought you'd be a great candidate for Race Across the World? Well now is the time to put it to the test. In this game, based on the BBC TV show, you'll come up against multiple obstacles as you try to make your way across the board and you'll have to complete jobs to earn enough money to pay your way to the finish-line in Singapore.

Articulate, the tongue-twisting classic, will appeal to the whole family. It's suitable for all occasions and is sure to have everyone laughing — and getting competitive! We challenge you not to shout.

This strategic yet chance-driven board game is so much fun to play - you won't know what you did before it! Once a player reaches five in a row (depending how many people are playing) they are the winner! There are wildcards and ways to block your opponents so it can get a little heated!

Fans of Friends will love this twist on classic Monopoly. The usual rules apply (no arguments please), alongside iconic locations and tokens from the TV show. Could we be any more excited to play?

You can't beat this nostalgic game where you have to try and identify your chosen character based off asking questions of appearance and characteristics. In the end, it's a game of deduction and you may be left with the correct person if you've asked all the right questions!

Fans of the hit TV show (AKA all of us) will love this board game version of The Traitors. We all think we could be the ones to banish the traitors and win the money, but when it comes to it, can we really?

This fast-paced game is all about getting your squad of space warriors to fight against the the alien Overlord and his soldiers! Successfully fulfil mission objectives to move onto the next level and you can tailor each level by difficulty.

Engage in strategic battles and take over the world in this thrilling game. Find 300 updated figures and a refreshed board for a newer and more immersive experience. The 'Risk' family game includes mission cards that speed up gameplay and add strategic depth.

Quiz masters, unite: this is one for you. This game will keep you busy for hours trying to work out the link between four answers — but who will get their fastest?

Our social media manager, Bobbie first played this game on holiday six years ago, where the hosts had a set of these dice and her and her family have been obsessed with Perudo ever since. Players take turns, bidding on how many of a certain dice face are on the table at a given time (everyone has their own five dice hidden from the other players). This dice-based game takes cunning, lying and a good poker face; fans of the card game 'Cheat' will love this tense and entertaining game!

This fast-thinking and hilarious board game is a great night in for friends, family, adults and kids! It combines inventing funny answers with not getting caught and you have to try and convince the guesser your answer is the right one.

This easy, fast-paced card game will have you laughing all night long. All you do is pick a card, read the easy topic, then start the timer! You only get five seconds to name three things that fit the topic. Easier said than done in such a short timeframe!

Embark on an expedition in search of a lost continent with friends and family with The Crew: Mission Deep Sea. It's the ideal game for risk takers as you plunge deep down into the abyss and search for the sunken land of Mu. Work together with clear communication so you can conquer the game!

How well do you know your logos? This game is full of fun and will have you frantically searching your mind for the brand you can't quite put your finger on — and this version has been updated to include plenty of new additions.

With Takenoko you have one very important task: caring for the panda and its bamboo garden. Cultivate plots of land using irrigation and intelligence by placing tiles down strategically. If you like Settlers of Catan, you'll love this.