15 Of The Best Games To Buy To Get You Through The Winter

15 Of The Best Games To Buy To Get You Through The Winter
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Looking to change up your weekend lockdown routine this winter? There are a bunch of exciting games to play that will keep you occupied to get you through the season. Aside from the classic checkers, chess, and crazy eights (which are all quite fun I might add), check out all of these fun games to play with your fam or some even by yourself!

Here are the best games to get you through the winter.

Codenames

Codenames

Made for 3-8 players, Codenames is a game of vocabulary and strategy. Two teams compete by each having a “spymaster” that gives one-word clues to hint at multiple words on the board.

$ 19.48 at Amazon.ca
Wordle

Wordle

Remember when the whole world was playing Wordle on their phones? This game was inspired by that iconic digital game, now brought to life.

$29.99 at Amazon.ca
Galison and Mudpuppy Gray Malin Hawaii Beach 2-Sided Puzzle

Galison and Mudpuppy Gray Malin Hawaii Beach 2-Sided Puzzle

This beautiful 500 piece puzzle gives you a run for your money. It’s double-sided for twice the entertainment!

$30.51 at Amazon.ca
Animal Crossing - Nintendo Switch

Animal Crossing – Nintendo Switch

During lockdown, this Nintendo Switch game was all the rage to keep people entertained when there was literally nothing else to do. Maybe thanks to the escapism it offers? Create your own little land to escape this wintery one.

$74.99 at Amazon.ca
Andux Land Wood Solitaire Board Single Player Game

Andux Land Wood Solitaire Board Single Player Game

The perfect game for those who need alone time. Enjoy the calming game of solitaire.

$20.99 at Amazon.ca
Blank Slate

Blank Slate

Blank Slate  is great game for 3-8 players. Pick one of over 250 Word Cue cards and write the word you think best completes the phrase to try to match it exactly to another player’s word.

$24.95 at Indigo
Mario Kart 8 - Deluxe for Nintendo Switch

Mario Kart 8 – Deluxe for Nintendo Switch

Grab your Nintendo DS, Wii, Switch, or even GameBoy, and get your racing on with Mario Kart!

$77.47 at Amazon.ca
Letter Jam

Letter Jam

Letter Jam is a 2-6 player cooperative word game, where players assist each other in composing meaningful words from letters around the table. Be sure to stay alert for every players move.

$19.95 at 401 Games Canada
UNO Card Game

UNO Card Game

Who doesn’t love a game of UNO? The simple yet fun game of matching colours and numbers.

$7.97 at Amazon.ca
Blokus

Blokus

This 2-4 player game is great for those who enjoy a straightforward board game as the rules are super simple. Each player takes turns placing blocks on the board: each piece must touch another of the same colour, but only at the corners. The objective is to block the opposing player(s) so they can’t make any more moves.

$19.98 at Amazon.ca
CATAN

CATAN

It’s time to get adventurous! The 3-4 player game, turns you into settlers who are seeking to tame the remote, yet rich, isle of Catan.

$59.99 at Amazon.ca
Just Dance 2023 - Nintendo Switch Edition

Just Dance 2023 – Nintendo Switch Edition

Another fun game to use on your Nintendo electronics. Get up and dance to popular songs and nail the dance moves. Also a great way to get in a sweat!

$45.75 at Amazon.ca
Telestrations

Telestrations

Draw what you see and guess what you saw. Telestrations is the adult game of “telephone” that’s turned into a hilarious time.

$29.95 at Indigo
Manopoly

Manopoly

Who doesn’t love an old-fashion game of Monopoly? No game tests relationships quite like this one. Plus, it’s known to take up to hours if you’re looking to kill some time.

$15.98 at Amazon.ca
Who's Most Likely To

Who’s Most Likely To

Most Likely To is a popular party game that gets friends talking, laughing, and getting to know each other even better. This one is the “kinda clean” version, so you could even play it with family!

$29.49 at Amazon.ca

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