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    17 Things To Keep The Whole Family Entertained This Christmas That Aren’t Board Games

    Move over Monopoly – it’s time to let the other games shine.

    1. Keep your lil’ scientists entertained for hours with this slime making kit.

    2. This Bananagrams word game is easy to grab and go, and is so much fun for the whole family!

    3. I defy you to find one single person that won’t absolutely LOVE this 3D printing pen.

    4. Toss some festive rings at this inflatable reindeer antler hat for hours of fun.

    5. Pass the pud around the dinner table for a fun game that everyone can play.

    6. These Christmas elf glasses are a festive twist on the classic ‘who am I?’ glasses game.

    7. This maze puzzle ball is really tricky to complete!

    8. Family members can start growing their unique crystals after Christmas dinner, and watch them grow into the New Year!

    9. Keep the kids quiet for at least an hour with this colouring book full of Roald Dahl themed illustrations.

    10. And this more intricate colouring book will keep older teens and adults entertained.

    11. Make sure you don't get caught out with this game, which gives you fun lil’ Christmas missions that all the family can get involved in.

    12. You can choose whether to act out, draw, or describe the impressively random combinations in this card came.

    13. Everyone can play this 'winner winner turkey dinner' game while they’re waiting for dinner to be served.

    14. And there’s this table-top charades game that you can play at the dinner table.

    15. Cards against humanity simply must be brought out when the kids have gone to bed and everyone’s ruthless side comes out!

    16. You can match your given caption to the most appropriate meme in this hilarious card game.

    17. And if playing games or making crafts sounds like your idea of hell, then you can always play some Christmas tunes through this mini bluetooth speaker to set a suitably festive tone.