To see the traditional board alongside the 3D, giant and garden editions, have a look at the Snakes and Ladders range at The Happy Puzzle Company UK.

To see jigsaws grouped by piece count and theme, from first puzzles for toddlers to harder pieces for adults, take a look at the jigsaw collection at family board games.

To compare word games by pace and age suitability, and see which reward speed versus vocabulary, take a look at the word games at escape room puzzle games.

For gift ideas sorted by age band, with the number of players and rough playing time listed for each, browse the games-by-age pages at brain games for adults.

To see the traditional board alongside the 3D, giant and garden editions, have a look at the Snakes and Ladders range at games for children.

Christmas is when board games and puzzles earn their keep. With the family together and a stretch of quiet days, a good game gets everyone off their phones and round the table, from the youngest cousin to the grandparents. The Happy Puzzle Company UK trick is having a mix ready: a quick game for the afternoon lull, a party game for the evening and a puzzle for someone who wants a quiet corner.

Brain teasers can help pass the time on a commute or wind down at the end of the day, and they make a good talking point left out on a table. They are also handy gifts because they do not need batteries, a screen or another player. A well-made puzzle in solid metal or wood also tends to last, so it can be handed round the family for years.