
Winter is now here and it brings with it some very cool, windy and rainy days.
Inspired by our recent weekend were the rain didn't stop, here's our list of fun family board games to keep the whole family entertained inside the house without turning on the television or iPad.
Inspired by our recent weekend were the rain didn't stop, here's our list of fun family board games to keep the whole family entertained inside the house without turning on the television or iPad.

Bounce Off - Just bounce the ball, line them up & try not to hit your opponent in the head!
You can play with 2 or 4 players and great for ages 7+ .
Flip over a challenge card to determine the pattern and start bouncing your balls.
You do need some ball skill to get it in the rack otherwise you will spend the entire game chasing balls around the house.
You can play with 2 or 4 players and great for ages 7+ .
Flip over a challenge card to determine the pattern and start bouncing your balls.
You do need some ball skill to get it in the rack otherwise you will spend the entire game chasing balls around the house.

Game of Life - This game is the newest to our house and we have had lots of laughs as to how you advance through your LIFE!
It is suitable for 2-4 players and recommended for 8+.
To start pick a brand token, spin the spinner and you can move around the board. There are choices on what type of life you would like! You can choose your occupation, whether you marry and how many babies.
It is suitable for 2-4 players and recommended for 8+.
To start pick a brand token, spin the spinner and you can move around the board. There are choices on what type of life you would like! You can choose your occupation, whether you marry and how many babies.

4 in a Row or Connect 4 - An easy fun game for 2 players only. Great for ages 6+
You just pick your colour, then try to line up four identical objects in a row - horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
You just pick your colour, then try to line up four identical objects in a row - horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

Stax - A fun game for everyone.
For 2 or more players and suitable for ages 5+
Too easy, just build it up and remove it piece by piece without letting it fall! We have had lots of screams & tears whilst playing this game.
For 2 or more players and suitable for ages 5+
Too easy, just build it up and remove it piece by piece without letting it fall! We have had lots of screams & tears whilst playing this game.

Uno Cards - I know sorry this is not a board game but one of our favourites.
Great for ages 5+ and you can play with 2 or more players.
Play by matching colour or number, or play an action card against your opponent
Great for ages 5+ and you can play with 2 or more players.
Play by matching colour or number, or play an action card against your opponent

Guess Who - This is a 2 player game and suitable for ages 6+.
This is a mystery face guessing game. You need to eliminate the wrong faces to guess who's on your opponent's card! You can ask lots of questions such as "Do you have blue eyes?". When you have the answer, you just make your guess.
For variety we have also downloaded new playing game cards from their website.
This is a mystery face guessing game. You need to eliminate the wrong faces to guess who's on your opponent's card! You can ask lots of questions such as "Do you have blue eyes?". When you have the answer, you just make your guess.
For variety we have also downloaded new playing game cards from their website.