Christmas is THE time of year for bringing people together, and what better way to do it than to crack out board games and card games for some festive fun? Sometimes it can be difficult to decide on stocking fillers for men or kids, but a game is a gift that can stand the test of time. If you’re trying to find stocking filler ideas for all of the family, a small game is a great gift and can even provide your evening’s entertainment! We’ve compiled a list of Christmas stocking fillers focused on board and card games.

Taskmaster Card Game

Based on the hit TV show, the Taskmaster Card Game is a family favourite and a hilarious party game for Christmas time. Within the box, you’ll find 70 cards with chaotic and easy-to-follow tasks. Easily replayable, this game is one to stick around for Christmases to come. Ready to see if you can do better than the comedians you’ve watched on TV? Your time starts now…

If you have someone in your life who is a fan of television quiz shows, you might find a card game for their favourite show by Ginger Fox. Choose between The Chase, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Catchphrase and more. 

Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza

In this unique version of snap, players take turns placing a card on the centre pile all while saying either taco, cat, goat, cheese, or pizza in sequence. When a card on the pile matches the word spoken aloud, it’s time to slap your hand on the deck! Great for every party, especially Christmas gatherings.

Dobble Connect

Described as fun, fast-paced and frantic, Dobble Connect builds on the original Dobble card game to create a team-based option. As with usual Dobble, you’ll be searching for the common symbol between cards, but this time you’ll aim to create a line of 4 connecting cards in your chosen colour. It’s not too simple though, as all teams play at the same time! This means that you can block other teams from achieving a line and they can block you back too. This game of reflexes is a fantastic choice for when the family is all together over Christmas.

Canine Chaos

For fans of dogs, Canine Chaos is a fast-paced game of cards, celebrities, and craziness. Within your card pack, you’ll find 25 sets of celebrity dogs including Will Sniff, Collie Parton, and Jennifur Pawrence. Your aim is to build dog suits of 4 matching cards by swapping cards with the pile at the centre of the table. 

For cat lovers, there is also a feline version of the game called Cat Chaos.

Bananagrams Party Edition 

Bananagrams is both entertaining and educational in one banana-shaped game. In this simple and addictive game, players race against their opponents to create a word grid using all of their letters. Playing the game with kids gives them the opportunity to practice their spelling skills in a fun way. 

The Party Edition of Bananagrams offers 14 new party power tiles that can change the game with their unique abilities. The useful pouch for keeping letters means this is a game that can easily be transported to the homes of friends or family over the festive period.

So Clover!

This cooperative word association game is a great party game that removes competitiveness between players and instead allows you to work together. Write a clue for your pair of keywords to help other players guess what your keywords are. Make a note of how many keywords you can guess correctly to try and beat your high score each time!

Enjoy Christmas Games This Year

For people who have a more laid-back, small Christmas or for those who are going to lots of festive gatherings, including a board game or card game in their stocking is bound to bring them joy and entertainment over the holidays. Searching for Christmas games for you and your family? Check out our pick of some of the best Christmas board games for kids, adults and the whole family.