Classic Board Game Gift Ideas with a Twist

Children and adults alike cannot resist the allure of a classic board game. They bring holiday cheer under the Christmas tree and light up the faces of children on their birthdays. The competitive spirit is one that never dies and board game manufactures have found plenty of ways to keep the interest of people looking for traditional childhood games with modern twists. A few gift ideas include:

Sorry

With a variety of colorful characters, illustrated game boards, and unique card instructions, Special Edition Sorry creates hours of fun with themes, such as Disney, Spiderman, the Simpsons, Pokemon, Spongebob Squarepants, and the Lion King. Parker Brothers has also expanded the different ways you can play Sorry, including transforming the classic game into a shuffle board game called Sorry Sliders. The bottoms of pawns are outfitted with rolling balls that players use to slide to home. Since Sorry Sliders doesn’t require a great deal of strategy or skill level, it makes a decent gift for all age groups.

UNO

In the past, the most you had to worry about when playing the classic version of UNO was drawing four cards or having your turn skipped. The UNO games of today have evolved to include many different twists. With Uno Spin, whenever someone plays a ‘spin’ card, opponents must spin the wheel, where the entire game can turn upside down. The Uno Flash Game uses an electronic device to encourage fast-paced play aimed to keep you on your toes.

Monopoly

From representing your alma mater to focusing on your favorite movie or television show, the creative themes of Monopoly seem endless. When it comes to giving the perfect gift, the never-ending choices make it hard to settle on just one Monopoly theme. This is why Make Your Own Opoly Board Game is the perfect selection for all ages. Inside, you will find everything needed to hand-customize the game board, cards, the box, and even the play money. Contents include a CD-ROM, floppy disk, paper and label set, game board, six colored pawns, two dice, easy-to-follow publishing booklet, and game instructions.

Yahtzee

Traditional Yahtzee play centered on rolling five dice to make certain combinations in an attempt to score the most points. With Yahtzee Free for All, game play involves a fast-paced combination of cards, dice, and chips, where opponents strive to match or beat dice rolls, steal turns, and score. Other Yahtzee variations include themed editions, such as Disney Princesses, Toy Story or a National Park Edition where park icons serve as the dice illustrations.

The Game of Life

The Game of Life has come a long way from ushering a carload of kiddies into a life filled with success and fortune. Today, Milton Bradley offers a range of takes on the classic board game. With the The Game of Life Twists & Turns, players use fake VISA cards to store money with the help of the LIFEPod, which keeps track of player’s money and helps manage the game. Living out your fantasies and taking life to the extreme is easy with the Milton Bradley Game of Life-Extreme Reality – an exciting gift for the creative mind.