Beat winter boredom with games and creative kits. (iStock)
When cold weather keeps you indoors, your day doesn't have to revolve around the TV. Find screen-free games, 3D puzzles, building sets and creative projects to beat cabin fever and make winter days (and nights) more enjoyable.
Board and card games
Classics like Monopoly and newer favorites like Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza bring the family together.
300-piece poker set: $23.69 (28% off)
Original price: $32.99
This casino-style poker set brings the fun without the high stakes. (Amazon)
You don’t have to be a serious card player to enjoy a snowed-in poker night. This casino-style set adds friendly competition with heavy poker chips, cards and extras packed into a sleek aluminum case. It’s a simple way to pass the time and keep cabin fever at bay.
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza: $9.95
This high-energy game is engaging and fast-paced. (Amazon)
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza is a fast, silly card game that's all about quick reactions. Players flip cards, chant the game's name and race to slap the pile when things match. Easy to learn and full of chaos, it's a guaranteed hit for family game nights and parties.
Jenga: $19.99
Jenga is a game of strategy and precision that everyone can play. (Amazon)
Not into building things? Try taking them down instead. Jenga draws in even the most reluctant non-gamers and puts an 8-year-old and 80-year-old on equal footing. It’s all about steady hands and careful moves – whoever keeps the tower standing longest wins.
Pictionary: $19.71 (9% off)
Original price: $21.59
Race to guess the drawing on the board in this family fun game. (Amazon)
Pictionary turns game night into a fast, funny drawing challenge as teams race to guess what's on the board. This version includes an erasable board and marker along with a step-by-step drawing guide for beginners. It's an easy pick for the whole family.
Mahjong set: $199.95
With illustrated instructions and everything you need to play, this set is beginner-friendly. (Amazon)
This Linda Li Mahjong set is beginner-friendly. It comes with 166 engraved, hand-painted tiles, organized trays and a colorful illustrated guide that breaks down gameplay and scoring. A soft, quilted carrying bag keeps everything together for game night or travel.
Scrabble: $15.10 (40% off)
Original price: $24.99
Put your word knowledge to test with this classic. (Amazon)
Scrabble brings classic wordplay to game night, where friendly competition can heat up fast. It's a fun way to challenge your vocabulary and liven up a quiet day or night.
Uno: $11.28
Classic Uno is a fun, fast-paced game for the whole family. (Amazon)
UNO is a competitive game that the whole family will love. Match cards by number, color or symbol, then shout "UNO!" when you're down to one. Thew tin case makes it travel-friendly, too.
Bananagrams: $13.99 (13% off)
Original price: $15.99
Build your word skills and take this game on the go. (Amazon)
This cult-favorite pick puts a fast, portable spin on classic word games. With Bananagrams, players race to use all their tiles to build a crossword grid, then shout "Bananas!" to win.
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Monopoly Ultimate Banking: $24.99 (11% off)
Original price: $27.99
A quicker, more modern spin on the classic Monopoly. (Amazon)
Monopoly Ultimate Banking speeds up the classic game (which can go on for hours) by replacing paper money with an electronic banking unit and tap-in cards. Players buy properties, collect rent and track cash with a quick tap. The goal stays the same: build your empire and outlast your rivals.
Our Family Is So Weird: $19.99
This lighthearted game guarantees plenty of laughs. (Amazon)
Turn your family's quirks into a playful game with this one. Players read lighthearted prompts like "has no filter" or "could fall asleep anywhere," then vote on who fits best. Our Family Is So Weird is easy to learn and is sure to get the whole table laughing.
Ticket to Ride board game: $43.99 (20% off)
Original price: $54.99
This strategy game is quick to learn but keeps everyone engaged. (Amazon)
Ticket to Ride strikes a balance between easy gameplay and smart strategy. Players collect train cards and claim routes across early 1900s North America while racing to complete secret destination tickets.
Building sets and puzzles
From LEGO sets to 3D puzzles, these picks keep builders of all ages busy and engaged.
LEGO Botanicals Mini Orchid building set: $23.99 (20% off)
Original price: $29.99
Love flowers but find them impossible to care for? This set is for you. (Amazon)
Take a break from screens with this 274-piece LEGO orchid set, which builds into a display-ready plant in a terracotta-style pot with a wood-effect base. The build keeps hands busy and adds a touch of greenery to your space.
LEGO Botanicals Tiny Plants: $39.99 (20% off)
Original price: $49.99
This colorful build is ideal to do with a group. (Amazon)
Build nine colorful mini plants with this 750-piece LEGO set, each displayed in a terracotta-style pot. The build works well solo or as a group project, making it a fun way to spend time indoors.
LEGO Millennium Falcon Starship: $99.99
The finished model brings the legendary spacecraft to life. (Amazon)
"Star Wars" fans can build the galaxy's most iconic ship with this 885-piece LEGO Millennium Falcon set, which includes characters like Han Solo, Chewbacca, Luke Skywalker and C-3PO.
Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral 3D wooden puzzle: $25.49 (15% off)
Original price: $29.99
Life-like detailing makes this build something you'll want to display. (Amazon)
This miniature 3D wooden build captures the beauty of Notre-Dame de Paris in rich detail. Interlocking pieces fit together without glue, and the wooden design lets you paint and customize it if you want to make it your own.
3D Space Shuttle model: $59.99
This shuttle build is packed with fun features. (Robotime)
Build a lifelike wooden space shuttle model with this 446-piece interlocking model. Press a button to move the shuttle from horizontal to vertical, while flashing lights simulate blastoff flames.
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Harry Potter Hogwarts 1000-piece puzzle: $19.99
Harry Potter fans will love this puzzle. (Amazon)
This 1,000-piece "Harry Potter" puzzle brings the magic of Hogwarts home. From sorting corners to tackling big sections, it gives the whole family a chance to pitch in.
Crafting kits
Start a new hobby or discover a new passion with these crafting kits and sets.
Wobble Snoopy crochet kit: $40
Crochet an adorable Snoopy on your first try. (Woobles)
This Woobles Snoopy crochet kit makes it easy to learn a new hobby, even for complete beginners. Step-by-step videos and pre-started pieces guide you through the process, whether you're right- or left-handed. If crochet isn't your thing, similar all-in-one kits lets you try needlepoint or knitting instead.
Paint-by-numbers kit for adults: $19.99 (23% off)
Original price: $25.99
These painting kits create artwork that looks good enough to hang on your wall. (Amazon)
This paint-by-numbers kit gives you something to do over several days. The set includes two pre-printed cotton-and-linen canvases, eight wooden brushes and paint pots. Numbered sketches match the paint colors, and the finished artwork looks good enough to hang.
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Earring making kit: $19.99
Create cute polymer clay earrings that reflect your personal style with this kit. (Amazon)
This polymer clay earring kit lets you create stylish, gift-worthy pieces with a personal touch. It includes clay, tools and earring hooks, along with clear instructions for techniques like marbling and color blocking. For a more laid-back craft, rainbow looming offers an easy project you can do while catching up on your favorite shows.
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