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With many consumers watching their pennies
and staying in more, family games have seen a
rise in popularity
Many families are looking for activities to do together indoors, as
more of us reign in on our spending. The Gift Focus team tests out a
variety of games to keep all the family occupied, from small children
to grandparents.
Gnashingly good gifts are the order of the
day at Lagoon, which has launched a range
of Beano games, puzzles and kits. This 20-title
collection of vintage games includes Beano
Whizzing Travel Games, 50 great games to
keep kids of all ages entertained, a Beano
Footy Match Card Game, which recreates
all the excitement of a football match with
the best-loved characters from The Beano
and The Dandy, and a Super Bouncy Ball Kit,
which allows you to mix up the ingredients
and mould your own bouncy balls.
T: +44 (0)800 252 723
www.thelagoongroup.com
“The Beano Whizzing Travel Games are a great idea for keeping
little ones occupied on long journeys. Each card features a fun Beano
illustration, and there are 50 games to choose from, so no journey will
ever be a chore again!”
Sarah Reeve
They say that the art of
conversation is dead, but
Books By Boxer has come to
the rescue with a new card
game. The Art of Conversation
(children’s version) is a fun and
educational game to engage
kids and other family members
in discussion on all aspects of
life. Complementing its fresh
range of more than 900 gift book titles, other games in the range
include Art of Conversation – Food and Travel.
T: +44 (0)113 3955 593
www.booksbyboxer.com
“This game is a great way for children to learn about the rest of the
family. The cards fit easily into a handbag so are especially great for trips
out and holidays. It’s surprising what you can find out about your family!”
Lyndsey Hubbard
Fly Trap from Esdevium Games is a game of fly-flicking fun... with some
bite! Designed for two – four players, the aim of the game is to be the
player who shoots the most flies into the mouth of the fly trap. As fly
trap moves, the other players will push on their pumps to close the
mouth and stop you scoring.
T: +44 (0)1420 593 593
www.esdeviumgames.com
“With fun, inviting packaging containing one brightly coloured fly-eating
plastic plant and numerous flies, it’s easy to see why this game appeals to
younger members of the family. Set up was simple enough, and there are
game options for two, three or four players, allowing for flexible play.”
Demelza Rayner
Families and friends will be bowled over by the Lanka Kade skittle
range. Whether it’s sending the captain and his shipmates overboard or
causing a rumble in the jungle, these wooden sets will provide hours of
fun for parents and children alike. The intricate designs come courtesy
of the company’s resident British designer, whose inspirational ideas
are then sent to their skilled Sri Lankan producers where they are
handmade and painted.
T: +44 (0)1858 463 850
www.lankakade.co.uk
“The bright colours and traditional wooden design are appealing to young
and old. Skittles is always a fun game for all the family, and because of the
packaging it would make a great gift.”
Danielle Harvey
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