Gift Giving Guide: Top Five Hottest Board Games of the Holidays

DOH! The Simpsons are at it again. This version of The Simpsons – Clue game has Mr. Burns dying, again. He’s the favorite villain to kill off in all incarnations of this game. In the third and latest edition of The Simpsons – Clue, it is during the opening celebration at the Springfield Natural History Museum where Mr. Burns gets knocked off. This time, the Museum themed rooms and weapons set the backdrop for the crime.

There are six suspects to choose from; Bart Simpson, Homer Simpson, Marge Simpson, Lisa Simpson, Fat Tony, and Edna Krabappel. One of them did it, and its up to the players of the game to find out whodunit and solve the crime. To read our review of The Simpsons – Clue 3rd Edition Board Game, click here.

Game of Life: Twists & Turns has made our HOT HOT HOT Holiday list this season. This game features plenty of twists and turns through this updated version of the original Game of Life we all know and love. Have a career, a family, a house, a car, and more. However, this time you don’t use cash. You use your electronic banking card and the electronic system to help decide your fate as you weave your way through life.

This game presents life in the 21st Century. You can upgrade your car and your house. You can pursue a better career then you have currently. Ultimately, the Game of Life: Twists & Turns is your second chance to live your life, as you play with your family and enjoy the fun this game offers.

Enjoy an updated version of this classic board game when you purchase Monopoly – The Electronic Banking Edition. While the rules of Monopoly stay the same, some updates, to make Monopoly – The Electronic Banking Edition more modern have been added. This game is fun for all Monopoly enthusiasts and is well worth the purchase even for those who already own other forms of the Monopoly game.

In Monopoly – The Electronic Banking Edition, you obviously use electronic banking instead of money. Gone are the days of good old fashioned cheating by the banker. Now, the money is recorded electronically. This is a fun game because the Chance and Community Chest cards also have modern day references. This makes playing an adventure while discovering everything new about Monopoly – The Electronic Banking Edition.

The High School Musical craze has gone out of control for Teens, Pre-Teens, and kids between 6-10. The wholesome, Disney Channel musical is making waves in homes across America. The craze has led to mass marketing of everything from Karaoke Sing-a-longs to Board Games such as Mystery Date Game – High School Musical Edition. While we as parents aren’t overly fond of Mystery Date Game – High School Musical Edition, we know the kids are going to love this one.

Mystery Date Game – High School Musical Edition is recommended for those between the ages of 7-13 though some older teens might also like to play this game with their friends. Similar to the original Mystery Date Game, Mystery Date Game – High School Musical Edition has players going on a date with one of four High School Musical male stars. What more could a young girl want?

With the recent release of the AMAZING, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End it only seems fitting to put STRATEGO Game Disney Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End on this list of the top five board games to buy this Christmas. Hasbro, the king of board games, has teamed up with Disney to present STRATEGO Game Disney Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, a special version of the original Statego game.

This is a strategy game played on the sea as The Black Pearl Takes on the Flying Dutchman. This is a two player game that is recommended for players age 8 and up. Players can use the “traditional” landlubber rules or play a more exciting game by the Pirate Code.