This holiday season, give the gift of fun with our top picks for games and toys that are perfect for both teens and adults. Whether you’re celebrating Chanukah or Christmas, there’s something from pre-teens to boomers—whether you’re looking for competitive challenges, cooperative adventures, or just something to bring everyone together for a good laugh. These games are sure to create lasting memories and provide hours of entertainment for friends and family alike. So, gather around, roll the dice, and let the holiday games begin!
You’re Getting Old by Vango Toys
You’re Getting Old taps into the realization that many millennials are going through – that they are in fact, getting older! It’s NOT a trivia game. The fun is in the 300 conversation-starting question cards. Two convo prompts are on each card: The “Old” prompt asks things like: “You’ve scrolled through Spotify’s top 100 list and thought to yourself, ‘Who the hell are these people?’” If you have, then sorry–you’re getting old, so move forward one space. (Say yes to the “Redeem” prompt and move back a space on the Path to GETTING OLD playing board, these are all about today’s trends & slang, like: “You own have more than 2 piercings or tattoos” or “You use the word ‘fam’ on a regular basis.’” The first player to reach the last space is the loser. The player with the lowest space wins the game and gets the satisfaction of knowing they are younger…at heart.
Hitster by Jumbo Play
This game delivers an instant party in a box! It’s NOT a music trivia game – and you don’t have to be a music expert to play. Hitster’s 300+ game cards feature some of the biggest hits from the past 100 years – from Whitney Houston to Taylor Swift to Frank Sinatra! A perfect gift for music lovers or holiday gatherings, simply scan a card’s QR code, and the free HITSTER app plays the songs via Spotify (no subscription needed!). Players take turns guessing song release dates, artist names, and titles! Be the first to complete a timeline of 10 song cards to win!
The #UPSIDEDOWNCHALLENGE Game by Vango Toys
The #UpsideDownChallenge Game will have your friends and family laughing for hours as you compete to complete tasks with your vision flipped upside down! Simply wear the special goggles and try to perform challenges like writing your name, connecting dots, pouring water, drawing, and even giving a high-five — all of which become hilariously difficult. This interactive game is perfect for family game nights, parties, and gatherings with friends. Suitable for kids, teens, and adults, it’s a fantastic choice for memorable fun and makes a great gift for all ages!
Straight To Jail by Vango Toys
Tap into your inner tyrant with Straight To Jail, the hilarious new party game from Vango! Perfect for family game nights! Players take turns as the Supreme Leader, ranking the severity of over 200 “Crime Cards” like ordering a steak well-done or keying a poorly parked car. Teams then match crimes with punishments, and the first to guess the Leader’s judgment 10 times wins!
- Available on Amazon
- Ages 14+
Stratego Classic by Jumbo Play
Stratego Classic brings back the iconic game is back with a fresh new take for a whole new younger audience, from Jumbo Play. While staying true to its classic roots, this updated version adds a new twist with innovative battle cards, a budget-friendly price, and new FEMALE playing pieces. Plan your campaign, secretly deploy your forces, and engage in battle.
- Available exclusively at Target
- Ages 8+
- On Sale for $9.99
CAKE-N-BAKE CHALLENGE by Hey Buddy Hey Pal
The Cake-N-Bake Challenge is a fun, frantic and super colorful family game centered around a scrumptious, rainbow-layer, foam cake that’s adorably packaged in a cake box! Players compete to see who the fastest “baker” is by stacking the layers of their cake slices! Be the first to stack your cake slice correctly, ring the BELL and get a Candle Card. First to collect six candle cards is the winner of the game. Great for all ages thanks to the Special Recipe and new Group Challenge Cards.
- Available on Amazon
- MSRP $19.99
- Ages 4+
WILD FLOWERS GAME
Anyone can have a green thumb when they play Wild Flowers, a unique strategy game for 1-4 players that has them “growing” a community garden of wildflowers petal by petal using the botanical tiles. Each player starts with five petal tiles, three garden cards and five bumblebees. Players take turns by placing between 1-3 petal tiles on the board, with the goal of completing flowers of the same color. To claim the points of a completed flower, players must be the first to place a bumblebee on a flower. Strategic players can earn bonus points using their garden cards, which contain secret objectives such as “finish a blue flower on the edge of the board.” The game ends when any player has all five of their bumblebees on completed flowers. Then, all players add up their points from flowers and garden cards, and whoever has the most points wins. When the winner is declared, marvel at the beautiful garden of wildflowers that has been created on the game board. Each time the game is played the field creates a unique pattern for a wildflower wow.
- Available at Amazon and Walmart
SKY VIPER AURA TOUCH-CONTROL LIGHT DRONE
Light up the room with a 360-degree display of prismatic light! The Sky Viper Aura Drone features 8 pulsating LEDs on its spinning frame to project kaleidoscopic light patterns on the ceiling and the floor at the same time. Sky Viper Aura’s mesmerizing and illuminating display makes it hard to look away! Change colors and light patterns with the touch of your hand. No remote control needed – just toss it, push it, and bump it! Auto Hover keeps Aura Drone from flying out of reach.
- Available at Amazon.
APHMAU CAT FACE MYSTERY SURPRISE SET
Aphmau, the mega star female gamer and YouTube Creator, is known for her love of cats and her collection of adorable MeeMeows! The newest officially licensed Aphmau Catface Mystery Surprise Set will feature 11 Mystery Surprises of never-before-seen, exclusive collectibles! Contents includes new MeeMeow plush, exclusive MeeMeow figures, squishies, stickers and the first of its kind, collectible Aphmau Animated figure! This set is contained within a 12” catface case that can double as a large collectible or carrying case for your Aphmau collection!
- Available at Amazon, Target, and Walmart
COTTON CANDYKINS
Inspired by the latest social craze of cotton candy character art, these irresistible scented plush collectibles feature fluffy, colorful “cotton candy” hair that’s just waiting to be styled by you! Each lovable new pet comes wrapped up in a fun mystery container. Pop the top off, twist, and spin to unveil your new Cotton Candykins plushie – so cool! Unleash your creativity with the included accessories to brush, style, and transform their hair. You can restyle your Cotton Candykin as many times as you like! There are 6 Cotton Candykins to collect, including a cat, puppy, bunny, and more! Mix and match their accessories for endless hairstyling fun!
- Available at Amazon and Walmart
DISNEY DOORABLES SQUISH’ALOTS WHATCHA GOTCHA MACHINES
Turn a knob to discover tiny surprises inside each blind package, which contains 1 of 10 possible collectible toy figures and a Whatcha Gotcha Mini Machine inspired by the stories of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Lilo & Stitch, Winnie the Pooh, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Moana, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Princess and the Frog, or Beauty and the Beast. These vending machine toys contain 5 capsules. Inside, find a sticker sheet to decorate the machine, 3 tiny, micro squish figures and 2 capsules with stickers. Mini machines can be refilled and used again and again. Collect multiple Mini Machines toys (each sold separately) for creative play and display.
- Available at Amazon, Target, and Walmart
So, get out the gelt and start playing with the family.
