INDOOR GAMES FOR LUNAR NEW YEAR

Whether it be with your family, your partner or your roommates, plenty of us will be spending more time indoors this Lunar New Year. That doesn’t mean it’s game over — if your TV has had more than its fair share of airtime over recent months, there are plenty of other ways to stay sane and entertained. Roll the dice with one of these competitive, crowd-pleasing games for the holidays.

Tic-tac-toe (also commonly known as noughts and crosses), is one of those centuries-old, paper-and-pencil games that straddles multiple generations. A surefire fun-for-all, this classic set is crafted from natural shell for a warm finish that perfectly matches its cool brass base. So, it looks great perched on display, too.

Thanks in large part to one of Netflix’s recently popular TV series, The Queen’s Gambit, chess is enjoying a welcome renaissance right now, and the timing couldn’t be better. Reacquaint yourself with this queen of all boards — Shang Xia’s elegant set is made lovingly from Wannian wood and beautiful agate.

If, in your household, there are many different personalities, ages or attention spans at play, an assorted box of classics could be the way to go. From backgammon to checkers and beyond, switch between games to keep everyone on a winning streak.

If video games have previously been off-limits for family time, it may be time to rewrite the rules. Complete with Japanese joysticks and an integrated loudspeaker, the retro feel of this Arcade 2.0 by Neo Legend will evoke nostalgia in adults, while little ones will be fascinated by a game they haven’t yet tried.

Worried about conversation wearing thin at the dinner table? These 20 Menus from School of Life will spare you the small talk. Designed to nurture relationships and facilitate interaction, they’re created to accompany different courses of a meal, and cover an array of fascinating topics.