The 10 Best board games Jaques backgammon set £49.99 jaqueslondon.co.uk Absolutely stunning and likely to be passed down through generations. Typical of the quality for which Jaques of London's craftsmen are world renowned. Absolute Balderdash 20th anniversary edition £24.49 whsmith.co.uk If you're not already familiar with this hilarious bluffing game, you're in for such a treat, not to mention a lot of laughs. Smart Ass £17.99 toysrus.co.uk A great one to play after Christmas lunch. Fun, loud and good for all the family. First player to shout out the correct answer wins the round. Operation £14.99 ocado.com A classic that's great for younger ones. Use all your coordination and skill to remove the patient's ailments with the tweezers without setting off the buzzer. Logo £27.99 argos.co.uk Identify images and answer questions based on logos, products and packaging of the UK's most well-known brands. There's a version for children too. Cluedo The Classic Mystery Game £16.99 selfridges.com First one to solve the murder mystery wins. With brand new characters, this is a fun variation of an old favourite. Pictionary Family Edition £6.60 debenhams.com Classic game of quick sketches and crazy guesses, where players draw out a series of clues based on themes such as "action" or "object" for their team to deduce. Scrabble Original £18.95 johnlewis.com Scrabble was invented in 1931 by an unemployed architect, who simply played it with his friends until 1948 when it was finally manufactured on a large scale. Monopoly Millionaire £16 amazon.co.uk First to get a million wins. A modern twist on one of the best loved games of all time, this version is all about making money as quick as you can. Cranium New £26.99 argos.co.uk With 600 all-new cards, this smash hit board game has an innovative folding game board. You'll need four or more people over 13 and you choose how long the game will be.