The best board games to play with your children

*Each card shows a different aspect of farm life, including animals, buildings, vehicles and crops

*Visual memory game for children aged between four and seven

*Can be played alone or with multiple players

Although it's not much of a 'game' that adults will enjoy, this card game is perfect for parents with young children. Each card has a different scenario with six questions on the back, such as what colour the animals are, what they're called and other similar queries for little ones to answer. It's quick, helps children to learn and doesn't involve any small parts or complicated rules.

Suitable for 4 years +

*A twist on the classic game, with separate cards for kids and adults which feature specially-designed questions

*Makes family bonding time so fun, and you'll learn a few new facts, too!

*Great for playing over the festive season

Who doesn't love a good game of Trivial Pursuit? Now all the family can join in, as this clever version has separate cards for kids and adults to make the game more fair.

The game still categorises questions into sports, celebrities, TV shows and more, but is designed to put grown ups and little ones on an even playing field.

Suitable for 8 years +

*Play this classic game of whodunnit with the family this Christmas

*Requires two-six players

*Version designed to be easier for little ones to play

Who murdered Dr. Black of Tudor Mansion? It's time to get your detective caps on to solve this mystery. Cluedo is one of the UK's most loved board games, and this version has extra clues and some tweaks to make it easier for kids to get involved with. Whoever guesses who, what and where first wins! It's time to find out who the Sherlock Holmes of your family is...

Suitable for 8 years +

*For 2-4 players

*Great for competitive families

*Game lasts a long time, so it's great for whiling away an afternoon

This fun but frustrating game will have all the family on tenterhooks – in a good way! It's an updated version of Hasbro's original Frustration, this time with a new Slam-o-matic feature.

If you're lucky, the genie will protect your characters from being sent home, but you might not be so fortunate! Little ones will love this thrilling game, and it's easy to understand – so they can wave goodbye to annoying questions.

Suitable for 6 years +

*Great two player game for siblings to play together, or for one-on-one bonding with your child

*It's a guessing game that's not as easy as it looks

*Can be played over and over again, with a different result each time

This simple guessing game is so much fun, and it's easy for kids to play. Players ask yes or no questions about their opponents card, and narrow down which character has been selected. The first person to correctly guess their opponent's mystery character wins. Whether it's Ashley with the green hat or David with the red beard, each game is individual.

Suitable for 6 years +

*Crafty questions based on colours

*2-20 player game which is designed to be played in teams, so it's ideal for big families

*From Teletubbies to Pot Noodles, there's questions for every generation

Do you know what colour the lights are on the wing of a plane? How about a phone box in Japan? These tricky questions are all a part of this colourful board game. Each team hold eleven Colour Cards in front of them, and they must figure out which one to put down. It's tense, easy to play and you're sure to learn something new.

Suitable for 14 years +

*Nerve-racking game of skill for 2-4 players

*Each game takes around 15 minutes, and you can play multiple times

*Pull out the sticks without dislodging the marbles

The aim of this nail-biting game is to dislodge the sticks without the marbles falling down the chute. It's great for keeping kids entertained due to the short play time and easy to understand game. The aim is to finish with the least marbles in your tray – so your heart will start racing every time you pull out a stick. Who's the most skilled in your family? It's time to find out...

Suitable for 5 years +

*Monopoly game for younger players, aimed at children over five

*Adults will still enjoy the game too

*Includes adorable junior tokens with fast and simple gameplay

This game is similar to the classic Monopoly game, but it's faster and simplified so little ones can understand it more. Choose from Little Scottie, Little Hazel, Toy Boat, and Toy Car tokens, and learn about renting, earning money and more.

There are chance cards, single currency (to keep it simple for little ones), and games only take around 20 minutes – no more marathons that last for days on end!

Suitable for 5 years +

*Action-packed treasure game that all the family will love

*Can be played by one person or up to twenty

*Can be used indoors or outdoors

Get the kids away from the screen and keep them entertained with this amusing treasure game. Kids have to follow the map, crack the clues and collect gold coins in the loot bag along the way.

The game comes to an end when the final mystery is solved. It's great for kids' parties, and can be played over and over without it getting boring.

Suitable for 3 years +

*Fight to be the most famous and successful with this silly but hilarious board game

*Plenty of challenges to be undertaken – no talent needed!

*4-16 player game, so it's ideal for family gatherings and parties

This hilarious board game involves working your way up to the top by any means necessary. Can you fake a convincing Russian accent, or gargle the national anthem? Just like the real world of showbiz, it's all about faking it until you make it. Weed out traitors, avoid bad press and you'll be well on your way to stardom.

Suitable for 10 years+