Boredom Busters - Table Top and Board Games

So simple and yet so much fun to be had with this vintage-themed Charades game. 100 different things to mime to your group. Great to play anywhere with the minimum of setting up.

Eagle Eyes are needed to spot the same image that is on your card and on the board - if you spot it first then ring the bell! Items to match include letters, shapes, vehicles and animals plus everyday objects too.

One for puzzle-lovers everywhere. This vibrant shaped puzzle is a joy to work out and complete. Large 24cm diameter wooden circle, the pieces are easy to hold and will engage players for a good amount of time.

Can you complete this challenging puzzle? Try to assemble the 37 wooden pieces to fit back as a triangle in a frame? Makes a great gift for any puzzle lover and made from eco-friendly wood too. Puzzles are proven to help keep minds stimulated especially for older people.

Build them up as high as you can - who will topple them first? 36 tactile wooden hedgehogs that are fun to hold and play with. A great game for families to play together.

Go sightseeing around London without leaving your chair with this great Sightseeing Adventure with Paddinton Bear board game. Have great time helping him get home to 32 Windsor Gardens, while on his way around the board, you will visit some of London’s famous landmarks and take selfies for his scrapbook. Playing board games can help improve cognitive skills and practise numeracy. 2-4 players.

This award-winning “teetering, wobbling, shifting, tipping, unbalanced, balance game” is a must-have for family game night! Take turns hanging the notched, rubber-tipped wire pieces from the tabletop stand. With each added piece, the balance shifts and the sculpture transforms. But watch out! One wrong move could send it all crashing down!

Everything you need for a fun night in! Fun set of games to play to get everyone up and laughing. Set includes: Charades, Who am I?, Back To The Drawing Board & Don't Say A Word, dice, timer, pencils, answer pad, 4 x headbands and instructions.

A unique matching game that won't hopefully tie your mind in knots! Just make your rope the longest - easy if you have the right cards!

Modern twist on a well-loved game. Noughts and Crosses in a 3-D version, where four in vertical, horizontal or diagonal row wins the game - you can go up as well as along. Game includes two blocker pieces for extra strategy. 66 pieces and full instructions. Fully washable.

Take a walk on the wild side with this collection of must-have garden games. Two great games included: Treasure Hunt Bingo - race against other teams searching for colourful creature cards to match your bingo board. Nature Treasure Hunt: use the spinner to hunt around the garden (or house) to find 'treasures' such as a tiny flower, rock or colourful leaf.

Endless combinations can be created with this colourful wooden mosaic puzzle. All sides are coloured to enable multiple patterns. The small size is ideal to fit on the lap for entertainment during journeys etc. NB: Delivery time may take longer for this product.

Recommended by the RNIB, this large print version is ideal for anyone with sight impairment. Includes large print instructions. Extra large tiles for easy gripping.

This all wooden set makes a treasured item that can be enjoyed by players of all ages. Three traditional favourites; chess, draughts and backgammon. Boxed.

Beautifully made wooden traditional Chess Set with a timeless appeal for all board game fans. Carved wooden playing pieces and smooth wooden board that folds in half for easy storage. Playing chess is a good way to use cognitive thinking and strategic planning which is especially good for older people to keep the brain active and help keep dementia at bay. Makes a lovely gift for an elderly relative or for use with care home residents.

Same fun but now in a new style! Easy to grip chunky wooden pieces with bold symbols. Can you win a line vertically, horizontally or diagonally?

Two popular games that have been specially adapted to meet the needs of people living with dementia. Strong colour contrast and clear design makes it easier for people with visual and cognitive impairments. Larger counters are easier to move for anyone with limited dexterity.

Similar to the traditional game of Battleships, this eco-friendly wooden game of Sea Battle is played in just the same way. Try to outsmart your opponent as you take turns to call out coordinates and deduce the position of each other’s fleet. A firm favourite for older people in care homes - this game is great to keep minds and hands active. Wooden board game set includes wooden games board, 2 sets of battleships & pins. Ideal cognitive game.

This version of the classic favourite retains the authentic colours and style of the 1920s. People of all ages will enjoy the popular Alice in Wonderland theme.

6 different ways to play this unique wooden game with highly tactile cubes to place on the coloured dice squares after throwing the colour die. For 2-9 players. Great tactical game and is ideal for older people to play on a table top or tray table. Can also be enjoyed by people living with different stages of dementia.

This traditional wooden Tiddly Winks game is well loved and has been played by most families for years. Suitable for all ages and abilities including those with dementia.

High quality wooden Snakes and Ladders game that will appeal to all traditional board game enthusiasts. Tactile smooth wooden pieces and die.

Tough, high quality wooden Traditional Droughts set with lovely chunky pieces that are easy to grip and manoevre. Would make a great gift for an older relative.

A real family favourite - race to the finish while capturing your opponent's pieces, then send them back to the start. A great way to get older family members to teach the younger ones how to play.

Extra large wooden chess pieces that sit nicely in the hand. Beautifully carved and come in their own wooden box for storage. Makes a great gift for anyone.

An amusing new addition to our ever popular series of 'Match' sets. Just match the catchphrase with its meaning i.e. A Penny For Your Thoughts/What's On Your Mind.

For 'Film Buffs' everywhere, our latest edition in the 'Match The...' series. 30 classic film titles to match up including: 'The Wizard Of Oz' and 'The Longest Day'.

A fun new addition to our Match The... series. Place the tiles face down on a table and try to match up the well-known film halves e.g. Play Misty/For Me, When Harry/Met Sally etc. 30 different well-known films to match (60 tiles). Large, bold print and highly durable.

Another new addition to our popular series of Match the... games. This time, match the two halves together to make well-known foods such as: Sausage and/Mash, Welsh/Rarebit, Scotch/Broth and many more. 30 to match.

All the old sayings ready to match together. Just find the two halves of each saying and match together. Great for encouraging conversation and reminiscence.

30 more well known sayings to muse and match. Includes easily recognisable favourites such as: Every cloud/has a silver lining and many more. Large, chunky tactile pieces.

By popular request, another game in the Match the ... series. 30 song titles from the 1940s - 1960s to match together. Ideal for small groups of people with dementia. Large bold text and chunky pieces that are easy to grip.

30 additional popular song titles to match up from across the decades. Will appeal to all ages and abilities. Example: 'Show Me the Way/To Go Home' and more. Chunky washable pieces with large bold text.

Dominoes with a difference! Each domino has a lovely curved chunky shape. Each Bendomino game will give an endless variety of twists and turns. Easy to grip and easy to clean too!

Traditional domino set - fun for all ages. Durable domino pieces with nostalgic design box. Playing instructions included with set. Please note style may vary according to availability

Have fun matching seven delightful dogs. Get your last domino down first to win the game and become top dog! For 2-4 players.

Lightweight soft foam allows for quiet play. Jumbo size helps with easy manipulation. Six bright vibrant colours help anyone with a sight impairment identify separate pieces.

New design. A wonderful and traditional game that is familiar to older people, including those with a dementia. Dominoes are larger than average with bigger dots. Chunky and easy to grip.

This domino game can be as simple as matching colours and shapes, or it can be played using a little tactical skill and strategy. Highly suitable for all abilities.

Geometric shapes that are fun to use for endless creative pattern combinations or for schools to use for Geometry lessons. 245 shapes to choose from. Fully washable plastic.

Dominoes with a difference. Just like dominoes but with words- great for all the family to play together. 114 double-sided dominoes. Colour coded into nouns, verbs etc.

Can you name five famous rivers, five British Kings or Queens, or five high-end designers? Name 5 is the quick-thinking team trivia game where teams must name five things fast, before time runs out.

Fantastic sports trivia game for all the family. Travel round the board answering questions on possibly every sport known to man, from football and tennis to curling and jai alai.

A classic memory game with a lovely reminiscence twist. Pair up images of well-loved Ladybird book covers that will bring back happy childhood memories.

Specially designed to open up communication and thought processes of people playing. No right or wrong answers and can lead to discussion and reminiscence.

Match the male and female pairs of 25 species of birds from around the world in the beautifully illustrated memory game. Includes barn owl, blue tit and ostrich.

The world's most beautiful shoes from vintage to the latest styles. Just place the cards face down and try to locate the pairs.

Travel back in time and match the inventions past and present. Great game to help improve memory with real-life images on thick, durable board 9cm cards. Makes a good game to help with memory loss in anyone living with a dementia. Images make a great conversation starter too!

A highly versatile game intended for those with developmental disorders as well as anyone living with a dementia. Uses colour/type recognition but can also be used for same/different, memory recall and encourage conversation.

36 chunky wooden tiles printed with 18 different images to match in assorted ways. No stressful rules to follow. Can match by type (i.e outdoor or kitchenware). Aids conversation.

A specially designed board game that helps understand the thinking, likes and dislikes of people with a dementia. Ideal for use as a conversation tool and an ideal group activities for people who have had a stroke.

This vibrant wooden puzzle is ideal for keeping hands occupied. Try to change the 24 shaped pieces from a cube to a flat square puzzle! 2 games in 1.

Smells are a great way to bring back vivid memories and trigger conversation for everyone. A unique sensory reminiscence activity - ideal for older people.

14 pairs of smooth and tactile beech plywood square tiles, each colour printed on one side with beautiful clear photographic images of real fruit and vegetables. The chunky tiles are easy for hands to grip, rotate and turn over.

Guide the marble around the track as fast or as slow as you like. Helps with hand/eye coordination and dexterity. Game provides stimulation, engagement and relaxation for all ages and abilities.

Guide the marble around the track as fast or as slow as you like. Helps with hand/eye coordination and dexterity. Game provides stimulation, engagement and relaxation for all ages and abilities.

Guide the marble around the track as fast or as slow as you like. Helps with hand/eye coordination and dexterity. Game provides stimulation, engagement and relaxation for all ages and abilities.

Highly tactile game to appeal to all the senses. Place pieces face down and select two, then shake each and see if the sounds match. If not place back and let another player try. If you are correct then turn them over to display the image. Ideal to improve listening skills for younger and older players.

Lovely tactile 'feely' game that is simple to play for all ages. Twelve easy grip wooden pieces. Played just like a game of 'pairs' but this time you try to find two triangles that both weight the same. Makes a good game for older people who have limited hand dexterity and can also be used more simply for people with early-mid stage dementia.

Lovely giant-sized tactile domino game. Pieces are textured on both sides and have high contrasting colours to aid anyone with a visual impairment. 28 heavy duty board dominoes and 15 'coins' that are given for each game won.

A slightly larger version of the familiar favourite, beautifully made in wood. Easy to handle and see - a great tactile activity for people of all abilities.

Traditional favourite, this Four in a Row game is beautifully finished and is made with an eco-friendly wooden construction. The subtle black and grey marker discs fit neatly in the hand. An easy game to play for all abilities especially older people or anyone living with a dementia who will enjoy the tactile feel of 'posting' the discs in the slots at the top. First one to get four in a row horizontally, vertically or diagonally wins the game! Uses cognitive strategy and planning skills. This table top game will be a real winner for busy care home coordinators as it is easy set up and can be wiped clean for safe hygiene.

Slide or flick the discs through and over the barrier and try to get a high score (it's not as easy as you think!). Barrier can be removed if needed. Eco friendly wooden game made by people with learning disabilities. Limited budget? Only want to use for a short time? Why not rent from us instead? Rent for as little as £79 monthly or £135 quarterly*

Simple but so much fun. Can you get your puck into a high scoring slot to gain points? Lovely tactile wooden pieces to slide, throw or flick along the smooth pathway. Highest quality manufacture and ideal for clubs or other organisations. Limited budget? Only want to use for a short time? Why not rent from us instead?From as little as £85 monthly or £139 quarterly*

Simple to play, just roll the dice and shut down the corresponding numbers. It's a ready-to-go game which can be played for any length of time to suit the players.

Using the pushers, try to get your puck into the opponent's goal to score - but first you have to manipulate through the slots down the centre! Game of skill for all ages and abilities and eco-friendly wood construction. Limited budget? Only want to use for a short time? Why not rent from us instead? Rent for as little as £95 monthly or £155 quarterly*

Stack the blocks and try not to make them fall in this colourful game of crashes! Play against friends and family as you take turns to remove a block from the tower and place it on the top. Watch out though, one false move will bring the whole tower toppling down!

You will need skill and strategy with this Humpty Dumpty Wall game. Played similarly to Jenga, build the wall, decide who starts..then take it in turn to gently slide out one brick at a time but mind you don't knock poor old Humpty off his wall! Great game that can help practise hand/eye co-ordination and strategic thinking skills. 2 players. Good for activity coordinators to use as a reminiscence therapy aid for older people with dementia. 2 players.

Build the tower, roll the dice and select the corresponding brick. Just make sure your tower doesn't wobble and fall. Cheerful bright colours and large numerals.

Wooden fishing game with a difference - here you can catch an assortment of pretty bugs. Try and place the magnetic rod on the right place to hook your insect. Large pieces that are easy to grip for older hands. Why not have a discussion about how many you have seen and where? 10 bugs to catch.

Fun fishing game that can help with both hand/eye coordination and numeracy. Four waterproof boards included giving two levels of play (1-5 printed or 1-10). 40 ducks and 4 fishing rods. Each duck numbered for added numeracy fun.

Cast your line and catch a fish! Helps maintain hand/eye coordination and dexterity. Sturdy fish and rods. 26 assorted fish and 4 rods to get a good 'haul'.

Call the tow truck! This magnetic wooden puzzle game features colourful automotive artwork. Use the magnetic truck to “tow” the 10 numbered cars from the game board. Enjoy challenging fun returning the cars to their correct spots! A creative way to encourage hand/eye coordination and fine motor development.

Who can get their coloured balls into the centre first! Can be played by two people racing against each other or individually as a fun activity to help practise hand/eye coordination.

Try to get four of your coloured blocks in either a vertical, horizontal or diagonal row to win the game. All eco-friendly wooden construction and made by people with learning disabilities.

Can you replicate the design on the card using the relevant magnets and stand? 35 reversible cards, 8 magnet rings make this a unique game for all ages. Helps develop observation and fine motor skills.

Take a world trip without leaving your chair. Great game to help improve memory with real-life images on thick, durable board 9cm cards. Makes a good game to help with memory loss in anyone living with a dementia. Images make a great conversation starter too!

Another great set of extra large tactile cards to match with a game of Pairs or Snap. Each design has a linked tactile finish to 'feel' and match with a similar one. Images of everyday life make a great discussion topic.

Extra large tactile cards to match with a game of Pairs or Snap. Each design has a linked tactile finish to 'feel' and match with a similar one. Can also link type i.e plants, animals, beach etc. Great for anyone with a visual impairment.

A great way to have fun with everyday workplaces - just study the card for a few minutes, roll the dice and answer the questions on the back of the card. Keep the card if you guess correctly!

A great way to have fun with history - just study the card for a few minutes, roll the dice and answer the questions on the back of the card. Keep the card if you guess correctly!

BrainBox Cities is designed to play with family and friends, helping you to improve observation and memory skills as well as knowledge about some of the most iconic cities in the world!

35 assorted magnetic farm pieces that are great to use with our Magnetic Board (code: MAGB1). Lovely tactile pieces that can be arranged on the board any way you wish. Ideal for anyone confined to a bed or chair as the pieces stay put even at an angle. Can be used on a wall too. Please note: Board not included.

Can you spell everyone's names correctly? What about their age too? Colourful letters, numbers and symbols that are easy to grip for older hands. Makes a great activity for dementia patients too. Fully washable. 99 pieces.

Plain magnetic board approximately A3 size to use with magnetic accessories in order to create unique scenes, words and number quizzes. Makes an ideal activity for dementia patients or anyone confined to bed as the pieces will stay put and not slide off. Note: board only.

Lovely tactile game for all abilities. All-wooden construction, simply arrange the magnetic shapes into one of the designs supplied, or create your own unique design. 120 magnetic shapes, 12 designs to follow and a large magnetic board. Includes storage case.

35 assorted magnetic seaside - themed pieces that can be used with our Magnetic Board (code: MAGB1). Create your own beach scene from a chair or bed - great for anyone older to use and chat about past holiday memories.

Wooden doll set - family of adult male, adult female, girl and boy with pet dog. All wood construction with flexible poseable arms and legs. Fully dressed and great for role play - especially good for anyone with a dementia or learning disablity.

Role play is regularly used with anyone living with a dementia and our small wooden doll sets are ideal for patients to handle and move around a raised garden or planter. The dolls have flexible arms and legs and are all-wooden construction. Set includes one each male and female grandparents, one each male and female parents and one each girl and boy.

Lovely tactile wooden farm animal set - ideal to go with our wooden family sets (codes: FAM4 and FAM6). Great for role play and reminiscence for older people to hold and discuss. Set includes cows, pigs, sheep, ducks and hens.

Role play is regularly used with anyone living with a dementia and our small wooden doll sets are ideal for patients to handle and move around a raised garden or planter. The dolls have flexible arms and legs and are all-wooden construction. Set includes one male and one female farmer with accessories.

There is something for everyone in our specially selected set of table top games - from cards and quizzes to traditional backgammon, this is the perfect answer to a rainy day (or a sunny afternoon in the garden). Seven assorted games to suit all abilities. £25 SAVING*