Abalone is a two-player strategy hexagonal board game containing 14 black and 14 white marbles. This game might look very simple but in fact, it is a very challenging and fun game. It is suitable for aged seven and above. Abalone was invented in 1987 and has sold more than 10 million copies. It also comes with an app that is available to download on App Store and Google Play.
Catan Board Game Review
Catan is a very challenging strategy game where you take the role of a new settler who has reached the coast of an uncharted island along with other fearless seafarers. Catan is a beautiful island with mountains, pastures, hills, fields, and forests, surrounded by the sea. You will use your natural resources to build roads and new settlements that eventually become cities. It is suitable for three to four players and aged 10 and above.
Enchanted Forest Board Game Review
The Enchanted Forest Board Game is a magical treasure hunt game based on classic memory match in the Land of Fairy Tales from Ravensburger. All of you are going on a fairy tale search-and-find! This game is suitable for aged four and above and for two to six players.
PayDay Game Review
PayDay is an iconic game of handling finances, made by the makers of Monopoly from Hasbro Gaming. This family board game is suitable for aged eight and above, played with two to four players.
Kersplatt Game Review
Kersplatt is a fun family board game of modelling mayhem! This is a high energy, tactile, strategic board game that will see players Kersplatting opponents’ creative masterpieces in the quest to be the first to get two play pieces home. This is a very straightforward and simple game that will be enjoyed by all! It is suitable for 2 to 4 players for aged six years and above.
Colt Express Review
Colt Express is a strategic game where you play as a bandit robbing a train at the same time as other bandits, and your goal is to become the richest outlaw of the Old West. This game is set on the 11th of July, 1899 at 10 am. The Union Pacific Express has left Folsom, New Mexico, with 47 passengers on board. After a few minutes, gunfire and hurrying footsteps on the roof can be heard. Heavily armed bandits, which are the players, have come to rob honest citizens of their wallets and jewels. It is suitable for aged 10 and above, for two to six players.
Dixit Game Review
Dixit is a simple and fun story telling game for families, which challenges everyone to be as creative as they can! Each player takes it in turn to be the storyteller and gives a clue without revealing the real picture of the card. This is suitable for aged eight and above, for three to six players.
The Game of Things Review
The Game of Things is a party game pack with 300 hilarious topic cards that provoke hilarious responses in a box. It is suitable for four players or more and for aged 14 and above. It can be played with younger children but they might need some help.
Family Time with John Adams Ideal Games
Family Time with John Adams Ideal Games. With the daylight becoming so short and the weather getting colder outside, we often find ourselves cosying up indoors playing board games in the warmth! We were delighted to receive this awesome selection of board games from John Adams to spend some quality family time together. They are Think Words Spin, Dinkee Linkee, Tipping Point and Telestrations. Did you know that John Adams have a new Facebook page for Ideal Games? Do pop by and give them a LIKE!
Pandemonio Review
Pandemonio is a simple, fun card-swapping game that is overseen by the hilarious Wind-up Colin – a tottering timer coffee cup who marches down his track in the centre of the colourful playing board. It is suitable for aged eight and above, for two to eight players.
Splendor Board Game Review
Splendor is a strategy game where you take a role of a rich merchant during the European Renaissance. You will use your resources to acquire mines, transportation methods and artisans who will allow you to turn raw gems into beautiful jewels. It is suitable for two to four players and aged 10 and above.
Get A Grip Game Review
Get A Grip is a new no thumbs challenge game from Hasbro Gaming. This game is to earn cards by completing challenges without using your fingers and thumbs. It suitable for aged eight and above. It is to be played with three persons.
Despicable Me 3 Labyrinth Game Review
Despicable Me 3 Labyrinth is a challenging maze game with a combination of paths and hidden DM 3 characters for players to find a way to reach their target characters to win the game.
Ice Cool Game Review
The winner of the Best Children’s Game category of 2017 Kinderspiel des Jahres, Ice Cool is a unique flicking action dexterity game that is suitable for all ages! This game will definitely get everyone running around the table to get in prime position to flick their penguins to win the game!
Ticket to Ride: First Journey European Edition Review
Ticket to Ride: First Journey Europe is the perfect introduction to the Ticket to Ride series as it is scaled down for children aged six and above. It is a fun strategy game with the objective of planning your routes to win. It can be played by two to four players. It is available to buy at £25.99 from Esdevium store finder and it will be available from Amazon soon.