Games provide the perfect accompaniment to a quiet night in with the kids or with your friends. There are all kinds to choose from too; boardgames, card games, maybe even a sneaky drinking game or two, though not with the children around. There are old favourites like Pop-Up Pirate and Operation, or some new additions to the gaming line if you want to try something fun and different. If you fancy yourself the next Inspector Morse, see what you can find in the Murder Mystery category. If sporting games are more your thing, think Air Hockey and Table Football, though make sure you have the room (and permission) for a gaming table. They’re probably going to be bigger than you expect so unless you want to end up playing it in the garden or out on the street, get measuring!

Games are fun, though some might contain small parts so just be very aware of how likely it is that your kids – if you have any – are going to stuff the nearest little red hotel up their nose or in their mouth. They always have to try it out at least once.