
Grown-ups deserve a great game night too. From cosy murder mysteries to fantasy strategy, these are our favourite games for adults this Christmas.

1. Fourth Wing: Rise of the Wingleader
Vivid Goliath · Ages 14+ · SRP £24.99
Best for: Fans of the Empyrean books
Why we love it: Enter the Riders Quadrant at Basgiath War College in this strategic fantasy game inspired by Rebecca Yarros' bestselling series. Each turn, play your cards, claim victory or fold, with beautiful illustrations of the characters and moments fans love.
A strategy game set in the Riders Quadrant at Basgiath War College, where players compete for status and glory and forge alliances. It features dragon player movers, gold foil detailing and a metal Tairn bookmark that doubles as the first-player marker. Includes a solo mode.

2. The Sims Board Game
Vivid Goliath · Ages 12+ · 2 to 5 players · SRP TBC
Best for: Sims fans and game night with friends
Why we love it: The hit video game comes to the tabletop. Create, travel, socialise and fulfil your aspirations while keeping your Sim's needs in check, with plenty of references Simmers will love. Games take 30 to 40 minutes.
Manage your needs, visit familiar venues, befriend iconic Sims and work towards your aspirations. The first player to earn 8 aspiration points wins. For 2 to 5 players, with games lasting around 30 to 40 minutes.

3. Murdle: The Board Game
Vivid Goliath · Ages 14+ · SRP TBC
Best for: Mystery and puzzle lovers
Why we love it: Based on the bestselling crime puzzle books. Use the logic grid to match suspects, weapons and locations and catch the killer before anyone else, with a different mystery every time. For a smaller gift, Murdle Alibi (12+, 2 to 5 players, SRP £9.99) is a card game where you crack three cases to win.
Based on the best-selling puzzle books, every game is a brand new murder mystery. Use the logic grid to match suspects, weapons and locations and name the killer before anyone else. Includes the logic game board, evidence folders and cards, privacy screens and 100 note sheets.

4. Casefile: Truth and Deception
Vivid Goliath · Ages 12+ · 3 to 4 players · SRP TBC
Best for: True crime fans
Why we love it: A true crime murder mystery game made with the hit podcast Casefile. Track the evidence on your dry-wipe board and work out who is telling the truth.
Created with the hit true crime podcast Casefile. Players investigate a murder mystery and work out who is telling the truth, tracking the evidence on dry-erase boards as they go. For 3 to 4 players.

5. Escape Room: The Game
Vivid Goliath · Ages 16+ · 3 to 5 players · SRP TBC
Best for: Teamwork and a big night in
Why we love it: Three thrilling escape rooms to play at home. Work together to solve puzzles, find clues and enter the right keys into the Chrono Decoder before your 60 minutes are up.
Three escape room scenarios to play at home: Prison Break, Virus and Nuclear Countdown, each with its own level of difficulty. Teams have 60 minutes to solve the puzzles and enter the right keys into the Chrono Decoder. For 3 to 5 players.

6. Pocket Golf
Vivid Goliath · Ages 8+ · SRP TBC
Best for: Travel and solo play
Why we love it: A full round of golf in a pocket-sized notebook. Roll the pencil die and reach each hole in the fewest strokes across three 18-hole courses. Play solo to beat your best score or challenge a friend.
A roll-and-write golf game in a handy notebook. Roll the pencil die to plot your shots and reach each hole in as few strokes as possible, with a new course on every page. Play solo or against a friend, at home or on the go.
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