Buying advice
How to choose a game as a gift
Start with the child’s age
Use the manufacturer’s minimum age as a safety and complexity guide, then consider the child’s experience and attention span.
Think about who will play
A two-player game suits siblings or a parent and child. Party and family games are better when several people often play together.
Match the interest, not a stereotype
All ten ideas can suit any gender. Choose according to favourite characters, collecting interests and preferred style of play.