The Toy Retailers Association Top 12 Games for Christmas 2009 includes a selection of fun games for children with some familiar names including Monopoly, Jenga and Rubik’s as well as a few innovative and promising newcomers.
Bop It
Bop It is an interactive toy which might appear to have no useful purpose until you start to play with it? Bop It, Twist It, Shout It, Pull It, Bop It!
- Amazon – £17.49 – John Lewis – £15.95
Gator Golf
A fun golf game – use skill and judgement to roll the ball into the gator’s mouth; get it right and he’ll flip his tale to send it back to you. Difficult to get right at first but with a little practice this is a great golfing game that kids will love.
- Amazon – £14.49 – John Lewis – £12
Jenga
A long-term best seller, Jenga is a simple but challenging game of skill, patience and judgement. This new version comes in a useful portable pack.
- Amazon – £8.21 – ToyShop.com – £10
LEGO Games Minotaurus
Minotaurus is a board game, maze and Lego construction toy all in one. Construct the maze using the template provided and then guide the Knight towards the secret temple while the other players thwart your progress. The game can be disassembled and reconfigured in a variety of ways so you never get board with playing.
- Amazon – £28.99 – John Lewis – £16.95
LEGO Games Ramses Pyramid
Another Lego game based on an ancient mythical theme – build the pyramid and attempt to reach the top in order to win all of the treasure.
- Amazon – £19.59 – John Lewis – £19.95
LOGO
A new family board game based on the Logos of some of the world’s most iconic brands. Recognise and reminisce about old favourites and learn something new about those you don’t know so well. A simple game that all the family can enjoy.
- Amazon – £22.49 – ToyShop.com – £24.99
Monopoly City
The latest themed game in the Monopoly collection, this modern City game features 3 dimensional skyscrapers and buildings with an original twist. In this version your opponents can undermine your progress by arranging to devalue your property portfolio. A real modern play on a traditional theme.
- Amazon – £19.99 – John Lewis – £19.95
Peppa Pig Tumble and Spin
A toddlers favourite character, Peppa the pig now has her own game that they will love to take part in. Spin Peppa and follow her directions to collect all the cards and be the winner. Kids can choose to play as Peppa or as one of her friends – Emily Elephant, Rebecca Rabbit or Suzy Sheep.
- Amazon – £9.99 – ToyShop.com – £13
Pictureka Flipper
A new card based game featuring Flipper the Penquin who spins and flips to help you find the pix. Keep an eye on Flipper as he flips the cards and find the pictures that match the missions. with your missions A fast moving game that will create a lot of laughs.
- Amazon – £24.99 – ToyShop.com – £19.99
Rubik’s 360
A new modern version of the original Rubik’s puzzle with a 360° dimension – struggle against the forces within as you try to solve the puzzle. This game will keep active minds occupied for hours and they won’t rest until they solve it.
- Amazon – £14.88 – John Lewis – £14.95
Topsy Turtle
Topsy Turtle is a talking turtle who wants to get out of his pond. Follow his instructions to help him get higher but be careful as one mistake can send him crashing back down.
- Amazon – £14.49 – ToyShop.com – £13.60
Uno Moo
Round up 28 colourful farmyard characters by matching colours or animals to win. This fast moving game is ideal for toddlers and they’ll love shouting ‘Uno Moo’ when they reach the end of the game.
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