For plenty of families, board games and party games are a key part of the Christmas period, perfect for filling the hours between eating, opening presents...and more eating. But it can be tricky to find one that everyone will find fun, especially if you'll be playing with people of all ages – but we think this Amazon bestseller is a guaranteed hit.
It's Bananas! The Monkey Tail Game, which costs £21.99, is currently Amazon's second most gifted floor game across the entire site has has over 4,000 five star reviews, with shoppers commenting in particular about how a wide range of ages enjoyed it, from children up to grandparents. It has also gone viral on TikTok, collecting 350 million views.
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Amazon)The premise of It's Bananas! is simple, silly and promises lots of laughs; players must strap on an inflatable monkey tail, spin the spinner, then crouch down to pick up cardboard monkeys.
Although it's clear that children will love this game (the box says it's suitable for children aged six and up), shoppers have found it to be popular with adults too (especially after a few glasses of Bucks Fizz...).
"I bought this for the family to play at parties. Kids and adults love it, especially once the adults have had a drink," one Amazon customer commented. "We got into some compromising positions with this game!"
"We played this game at Christmas, it was hilarious, easy to put together," another agreed. "I thought it was a bit overpriced but was worth it for the laughs we had."
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Amazon)"Bought for Xmas family games - so funny seeing age ranges from 7-81 playing this. Surprised we didn’t end up with a broken hip! So much fun," a third person wrote, although did caveat it with: "Not played since - I would imagine the cardboard hoops can easily be broken hence the 4 stars."
A few customers, however, remarked that the quality of the game might mean that it may not last for many years, with one writing, "I thought it was quite expensive for the quality of it. There's not much to it, but we all enjoyed it so was worth it in the end."
If you're looking for a game with a bit more longevity (and easier on the knees), we also like Tension, currently £13 down from £17.99, a naming game that's surprisingly tricker than it sounds.
You can also find lots of games at Debenhams, including The 1% Club The Board Game for £29 and classics such as Guess Who?
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