Puzzles & Games

This has to be one of the most bizarre games I’ve seen! A throw of the dice dictates how often you squeeze your pooches lead after feeding the dog a bone. Each squeeze will push doggie doo (thankfully made from brightly coloured plasticine) from his bottom.

The person holding the lead when the doggie doo plops to the floor has to ‘poop the scoop’ and the first to have 3 piles of poop wins the game.

A fun gift for the family for under £25 – the Doggie Doo game

E-Flowers

Website: www.eflowersuk.co.uk

You can’t beat a bunch of flowers to say a simple message – I Love You, Thank You, Get Well Soon or Congratulations. Especially on Mum’s Day, it can be just the thing to show her you care.

E-Flowers are an online flowers site that have been going since 1985, it’s a very easy to use shop and has some beautiful flowers on offer.

£22.45 inc. delivery at BlahDVD

Disney came up with another wonderful animation film this year, Ratatouille which is sure to become another classic. The story is set in Paris and follows the lives of Remy the rat and the human Linguini.

Note: Out comes lots of merchandise tied in with the film just in time for Christmas time so kids can pester their parents. However, this board game could prove to be fun for all the family to enjoy.

£24.95 at Firebox

A quick fire game that taxes your brain and tests your reflexes. Guaranteed to provide lots of fun and laughs on Christmas day – better than what’ll be on TV! This is your time to shine and prove you know it all!

£19.99 at Amazon

Based on this years surprise hit TV show, Golden Balls The Game. The game is a mixture of luck, intuition and bluff and is not to be confused with the film, the footballer or an online casino.

Amazon.co.uk

The Rubik’s Cube is moving with the times and hoping a new generation of children will become as addicted to the Rubik’s challenge as the 80’s generation were. The new Rubik’s Revolution is the latest offering.

£24.99 at Amazon.co.uk

The Eternity puzzle is a board game with a difference and it is back for a 2nd outing.

Eternity I was a board game that came with a catch. Solve the puzzle and win $1 million. It was eventually won by one lucky student, 18 months after it was released for sale. Are you ready to face the challenge of Eternity II?

£11.99 at Need A Present

If you are well and truly stuck for ideas of what you can buy your best pal this christmas or birthday and we haven’t come up with any gift ideas that have taken your fancy, then how about this frustrating puzzle maze?

£19.99 at Amazon

Monopoly has been around for over 70 years now and whilst it is still a classic board game, Hasbro the makers of the game, still have to keep coming up with ideas to refresh it and make it more appealing to a new audience. This latest offering is the UK Edition of monopoly.

£29.95 at I Want One Of Those

Chess is one of the most popular games in the world. A competitive game for two players that can be played person to person, online, or by mail.

£29.95 at Firebox

John from Scarborough asks

My friend Trevor is off to Uni next month and I would like to get him a going away present. Any ideas for a fun pressie?

£39.95 at Alternative Gifts

For girls and boys, young and old, this table football game is a classic.

£74.99 at Drink Stuff

I attended a family birthday party a few weeks ago where we were introduced to the fun and surprisingly addictive game, Bagatelle.

Read more to find out what Bagatelle is.