Top Board Game Buys

Sydney, May 25: As the cooler months approach, retailers are anticipating a surge in board game sales. With friends and family looking for screen-free ways to bond and entertain themselves, it’s the perfect time to add some exciting games to your collection.
This season also presents an excellent opportunity to snag some great deals on board games for your Christmas present pile before they sell out. Here are the top game suggestions for 2024:

Herd Mentality by Big Potato Games – $29.95 Voted as “the best party game ever created” by TechRadar in 2022, Herd Mentality guarantees laughter and fun. The game challenges players to think like the crowd to win, making it a fabulous game for families. It’s available at Kmart, JB HiFi, most game stores, and online at Big Potato Games.

Block Party by Big Potato Games – $39.95 This game combines artistry and building skills. Players create objects based on their ‘build card,’ and the guesser must identify what has been built using colored blocks. Block Party is available at Kmart, Target, JB HiFi, most game stores, and online at Big Potato Games.

Dumb Questions To Ask Your Friends by Big Potato Games – $39.95 This game is this year’s ultimate party starter. Players guess which question their friend has answered from their answer. With 400 hilarious questions, it’s a great way to learn more about your friends. It’s available at Kmart, JB HiFi, most game stores, and online at Big Potato Games.

You Can’t Say Umm by Big Potato Games – $39.95 This noisy party game has a simple mission: avoid saying “umm” at all costs. Teams race to describe bizarre things from random cards, but every “umm” triggers a bell, ramping up the pressure. Available at JB HiFi, EB Games, game stores, and online at Big Potato Games.

Get the Ick by Big Potato Games – $24.99 This fun party game is perfect for bonding over mutual pet peeves or sharing the shame of guilty habits. If you dislike slow workers or noisy eaters, this game is for you. Available at Big W, JB HiFi, good game stores, and online at Big Potato Games.

Throw Throw Burrito by Exploding Kittens – $39.99 A cross between dodgeball and a card game, players collect matching sets of cards while dodging and throwing squishy burritos. It’s available at Kmart, Big W, JB HiFi, and EB Games.

Exploding Kittens by Exploding Kittens – $34.00 A card game for fans of kittens and explosions, this game is a kitty-powered version of Russian Roulette. Players draw cards until someone draws an exploding kitten and loses. Available at Kmart, Big W, and JB HiFi.

Zombie Kittens by Exploding Kittens – $39.95 A new version of Exploding Kittens that doubles as an expansion for any deck. Featuring fresh artwork and the ability to resurrect players, it’s available at Target, Amazon, and all good game stores.

Let’s Hit Each Other with Fake Swords by Exploding Kittens – $49.95 The world’s first sword-fighting card game where players determine the winner by collecting cards and engaging in duels. Available from all good game stores.

Whether you’re looking for a new game for your Saturday night, a way to have a good giggle with friends and family, or an opportunity to get to know them better, these board games are must-haves for your collection.