Kelly Byrne 
If you’re looking to ease your Christmas shopping this year, now is the perfect time. Big W has its mid-year Toy Catalogue from June 13th to July 10th, and it’s an opportunity to snag bargains either for immediate use or to stockpile presents for Christmas. Personally, I take advantage of both options: shopping for the family and paying it off while also grabbing some great deals during the sales.
Among my top picks from Big W’s sale is a game called ‘Dumb Questions to Ask Friends,’ which I received as a gift. Although it’s labeled for 3 or more players, my bestie and I discovered a fun way to play as a 2-person version. We simply grab a stack of cards (we went for the food-related ones) and embark on an adventure or road trip, enjoying the entertainment that the questions bring.
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Toy Catalogue – Best Board Game Buys
This Toy Catalogue, retailers are expecting to see a boom in board games, as we move into the cooler months and friends and family are looking for ways to bond off screens and entertain themselves. It’s also the best time to snag yourselves a board game bargain for your Christmas present pile (before they sell out). These are the top game suggestions for 2024:
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Herd Mentality by Big Potato Games – RRP: $29.95
Voted as “the best party game ever created”; by TechRadar in 2022, “Herd Mentality is guaranteed to have you in stitches… a fabulous game to play with families.” The game where you need to think like the crowd to win.
Available at Kmart, JB HiFi, most game stores and https://bigpotato.com.au/products/herd-mentality;
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Block Party by Big Potato Games – RRP: $39.95.
Combining artistry and building skills, this game challenges players to create things off their ‘build card’ with ‘the guesser’ having to correctly identify what they have built using their coloured blocks. Available at Kmart, Target, JB HiFi, most game stores and https://bigpotato.com.au/products/block-party;
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Dumb Questions To Ask Your Friends by Big Potato Games – RRP: $39.95.
This year’s ultimate party starter, players have to guess which question their friend has answered from their answer. With 400 dumb questions to ask, this is hilarious fun and a great way to find out more about your nearest and dearest. Available at Kmart, JB HiFi, most game stores and https://bigpotato.com.au/collections/all/products/dumb-questions-to-ask-your-friends;
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You Can’t Say Umm by Big Potato Games – RRP: $39.95.
The ultimate noisy party game with a simple mission – avoid saying “umm” at all costs! Two teams race to navigate their way to victory by describing bizarre things from random cards. But here’s the catch: every “umm” triggers the bell, ramping up the pressure. As teams approach the finish line, the stakes rise with more sounds off-limits. Get ready for a frantic, fun-filled dash to victory! Available at JB HiFi, EB Games, game stores and https://bigpotato.com.au/products/you-cant-say-umm.
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Get the Ick by Big Potato Games – RRP: $24.99.
A fun party game where you can form new friendships with a mutual hatred for ick (or bond over the shared shame of being guilty of one!). Hate people who work slow, eat with their mouths open and want to share your ‘ick,’ this is the game for you. Available at Big W, JB HiFi, good game stores and https://bigpotato.com.au/products/get-the-ick;
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Throw Throw Burrito by Exploding Kittens – RRP: $39.99.
A cross between dodgeball and a card game. Try to collect matching sets of cards faster than your opponents while simultaneously ducking, dodging, and throwing squishy airborne burritos. Available at Kmart, Big W, JB HiFi, EB Game;
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Exploding Kittens by Exploding Kittens – RRP: $34.00.
A card game for people who like kittens and explosions. Exploding Kittens is a kitty-powered version of Russian Roulette. Players ake turns drawing cards until someone draws an exploding kitten and loses the game. Available at Kmart, Big W, JB HiFi;
- Zombie Kittens by Exploding Kittens – RRP: $39.95.
Introducing Zombie Kittens: a new version of Exploding Kittens, doubling as an expansion for any deck. Experience a game-changer: Player Resurrection! Featuring fresh artwork and cards, Zombie Kittens injects new life into your gameplay. Are you ready to rise from the undead and conquer the apocalypse? Available at Target, Amazon and all good game stores;
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Let’s Hit Each Other with Fake Swords by Exploding Kittens – RRP: $49.95.
The world’s first sword-fighting card game. Determine the winner by collecting cards and engaging in clever sword-fighting duels. Available from all good game stores.
So, whether you’re looking for something else for your Saturday night, a reason to have a good giggle with friends and family or even a way to get to know them better, these board games should be in your basket.
As a note, JB HiFi is also currently having an EOFYS sale on all board games from the 20th-30th June here is the link https://www.jbhifi.com.au/collections/20po-off-board-games to the online store which I would recommend shopping from as stores only carry a small selection instore.
Dez and I hope you find a rad game to pick or or two or more like we did, hit us up on socials and show us if you do.
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