The Best Board Games To Play Or Give As A Gift
What better way to get the kids to disconnect from their devices, than to grab some of the most popular board games inspired by their favourite video games or superhero, sci-fi and fantasy films? Think Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Harry Potter and more. Here at CostumeBox, we have a fun range of the top board games available for you to give as gifts or to buy and play with the whole family. Some of the best family board games include Monopoly, Cluedo and Trivial Pursuit… just make sure you all play fairly, we don’t take responsibility for any family disputes that arise. And of course, we only stock the best classic games for you and your family and friends. Buy board games online with our epic range of tabletop games to entertain the whole family for decades to come.
Top Board Games To Pick For Your Next Games Night
Board games are a great gift idea or family bonding experience and CostumeBox stock the best range of novelty and licensed pop culture tabletop games for you to choose from. Shop the best classic games and more all in one place online Here’s a quick list of what we think the best family board games are:
- Monopoly: The first of its’ name, the breaker of families, the ruler of all games. We don’t know anyone that actually plays Monopoly properly by the rule book which makes it all the more fun...and sometimes more feisty. Nevertheless, it’s still one of the most popular board games in history and a great choice for a family games night or gift.
- Cluedo: For the whodunnit murder mystery tabletop game. Was it a classic Miss Peacock in the library with the candlestick? Or could it be Game of Thrones themed as Jon Snow in the throne room with the catspaw assassin dagger? No matter, it’s still one of the best board games to play with your friends or your family.
- Trivial Pursuit: Test your general knowledge on under insane time limits and show off how much you know or learn something new. Better yet, test your lore with fun versions of this game that can include Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and more. A fun one for all ages.
- Puzzles: In particular, jigsaw puzzles. We have a great range of jigsaw puzzles to keep the whole family occupied for hours of fun. Shop our range including Marvel superhero puzzles, Harry Potter, and more. When you’ve completed your puzzle, why not glue the pieces in place and frame it to show off your cohesive family unit working together to create a masterpiece.
Classic Drinking Tabletop Games For Adults
If you think you’re too old for board games - think again! We have a fun range of drinking games inspired by the best classic games around, only with an adult twist. Think popular board games Australia has loved over the years with games like Jenga, balancing chairs, snakes and ladders and more but with options to drink. These make great party games for any 18 and over parties (21 if you’re from outside Australia). Shop CostumeBox for top board games with a drinking twist! Have fun but more importantly, drink responsibly.
The Most Popular Board Games Delivered Faster Than You Can Pass Go!
Get ready for the ultimate logic tests with our fantastic range of the most popular board games Australia has online. Buy board games online from CostumeBox and get them quick and easy with our fast delivery* option on Australian orders, as well as fast shipping options so you can join in on the fun too. Our customer service team are happy to answer any questions you have about our range so just call in or shoot us an email so we can help out. Shop CostumeBox for all your favourite board games for kids and grown ups for the ultimate gift idea or family night. Go!
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Blackjack and Craps Game Set
$36.99
Item Includes:
- Felt game mat.
- Plastic craps rake.
- Deck of playing cards.
- Pair of Dice.
- Plastic on/off puck.
- Instruction sheet.
Fit and Sizing:
- Game mat measures 45.7cm x 91.4cm / 18in x 36in.
Please note: This item may contain small parts and is a potential choking hazard and is not suitable for children under 4 years old. Secondary image is the back design.
Gaming Fun!
Look like the real deal at your party with this Blackjack and Craps Game Set. This set includes a game felt that features Craps details on one side and Blackjack details on the other side. Also included in the set is a gaming rake, playing cards, pair of dice, plastic on/off puck and instructions.
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Casino Poker Chip Set
$14.99
Item Includes:
- 75 x White Chips.
- 35 x Blue Chips.
- 40 x Red Chips.
Sizing:
- Each chip's diameter is 3.8cm / 1.5in.
The House Has It
Let the chips fall where they may at your next Casino or James Bond party. Whether you are playing a sneaky game of Texas Hold 'em or need some decorations, this Casino Poker Chip set is the perfect thing! The 3 different chip colours let you track 3 different denominations of currency.
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Elf on the Shelf Bingo Game
$27.99
Item Includes:
- Spinner.
- 6 x Gameboards.
- 84 x Custom tokens.
Please note: This item may contain small parts and is a potential choking hazard. It is recommended for ages 3+.
Let's play bingo! Christmas style!
Play bingo with the elves this Christmas with the Elf on the Shelf Bingo Game. A super fun and bright bingo game with Elf on the Shelf characters. The game is white and red coloured themed with the round tokens shaped like Christmas lollies. Designed for 2-6 players and is recommended for ages 5+.
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Disney Monopoly Disney Frozen 2 Edition
$59.99
Item Includes:
- Board game.
Please note: For ages 8+. For 2-6 players. This item may contain small parts and is a potential choking hazard. Not suitable for children under 3 years.
Arendelle's for sale.
This Monopoly Disney Frozen 2 Edition is a fun gift idea or the perfect addition to games night. Coming in a special Disney Frozen 2 edition, this classic game of Monopoly features fun locations and tokens straight from the Arendelle homeland and beyond. Play as Elsa, Anna, Hans, Kristoff, Olaf or Sven as you travel around the board through memorable scenes from the film and buy them as properties! Customised Chance cards, plus special Snowflake spaces could see you charging double rent to help you win the game. The perfect icy adventure and a winning wintery game for you, your family and friends.
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Monopoly Millennial Edition
$59.99
Item Includes:
- Board game.
Please note: For ages 8+. For 2-6 players. This item may contain small parts and is a potential choking hazard. Not suitable for children under 3 years.
Forget Real Estate, you can't afford it anyway!
This Monopoly Millennial Edition is a fun gift idea or the perfect addition to games night. Coming in a special Millennial edition, this game of Monopoly features fun locations and tokens iconic to millennial culture. Play as Bicycle, Hashtag symbol, Camera, Sunglasses, an Emoji or Mr Monopoly as you travel around the board collecting the most experiences rather than properties! Visit cool places to eat, shop and relax, like the Vegan Bistro, your Friend's Couch and when you visit one another - you don't charge rent. Collect money from players who visit the destinations you discovered first but, remember it's still about the most experiences collected, not the money. A totally vibin' game for you, your family and friends.
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Monopoly Friends Edition
$79.99
Item Includes:
- Board Game.
- Game Rules.
- 28x Title Deed Cards.
- 16x Community Chest Cards.
- 16x Chance Cards.
- 32x Houses.
- 12x Hotels.
- 8x Tokens.
- 2x Dice.
- Speed Dice.
- Money.
Please note: This item may contain small parts and is a potential choking hazard. It is recommended for ages 3+.
Play Down At Central Perk
If you love Friends you'll appreciate our Monopoly Friends Edition. Featuring a Friends themed monopoly game with hilarious tv moments around the board, in addition to friends themed chance and community chest. Just like the standard version of monopoly make your way around the board to accumulate more properties and hotels over your rivals to win.
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Dumb Criminals Board Game
$43.99
Item Includes:
- Game Board.
- Instructions.
- 300 x Dumb Criminal cards.
- 30 x Crew member tokens.
- Play money.
- 4 x Playing pieces.
- 1 x Die.
Please note: For ages 12+. For 2-4 players. This item may contain small parts and is a potential choking hazard. It is recommended for ages 3+.
How dumb can you be?!
Ever wondered what it was like to be a dumb criminal? Well, here's your chance with this hilarious and fun Dumb Criminals Board Game! The aim of the game is to determine wheater the ridiculous crime committed on each game gard is true or false as you travel around the board trying not to get arrested. Perfect for games nights, the game is quick and easy to learn and play and its ties into the ongoing popularity of real crime shows and fiction also make it the perfect gift idea to anyone you know who loves true crime and shows like NCIS, Criminal Minds and more!
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The Wiggles Pile Up
$22.99
Item Includes:
- Game base.
- 12 x Pieces.
Please note: For ages 3+.
Pile up!
This game of The Wiggles Pile Up improves hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Be the first player to place your last game piece on the pile without any pieces falling off the game base and you win! Balance your piece carefully and don't let it fall. Play alone or with family or friends for more pile up fun!
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Pub Trivia Game Tin Edition
$25.99
Item Includes:
- Tin.
- Questions.
A classic.
Turn every night into trivia night with this Pub Trivia Game Tin Edition! This game includes 1000 questions in 5 different categories; Entertainment, Sports and Recreation, Science, History and Anything Goes. Something for everyone to show off their knowledge! The game comes in an easy to transport travel tin so you can bring it on holidays, to a friends house or give as a gift to someone special.
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5 Second Rule Junior Game
$24.99
Item Includes:
- Boardgame.
Please note: Ages 6+. 3-6 Players.
Think fast!
5 Second Rule Junior Game is a children's version of the popular party game. It seems easy to name three different flavours of ice cream, but can you do it under the pressure of five seconds?! You have to be quick, so just say whatever comes to mind and risk silly answers slipping out. Includes 200 cards (400 questions), six playing pieces, timer, game board and rules.
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Question Time Board Game
$49.99
Item Includes:
- Board game.
How much do you know?
Welcome to Question Time! A board game of Australian politics and political history, intrigue and rat cunning. Every player has a chance to win whether you have been cabinet minister, a student of political science, a member of the press, a regular punter or just voted in your first election. This is politics; the idea is not to be nice to your opponents but to beat them - at any cost - just like the real thing!
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Monopoly Melbourne Edition
$69.99
Item Includes:
- Monopoly game.
Please note: This item may contain small parts and is a potential choking hazard. It is recommended for ages 3+.
Game on!
This Monopoly Melbourne Edition captures the magic of the unique city of Melbourne. So locate your favourite Melbourne hotspots and roll the dice to begin your property building empire in this new version of the classic Monopoly game.
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Parody Mystery Date Catfished Board Game
$59.99
Item Includes:
- Game board.
- Mystery door.
- 10 x People cards.
- 30 x Trait cards.
- 20 x Action cards.
- 5 x Door cards.
- 4 x Pawn stands.
- Game rules.
Please note: This game is for adults only. This item may contain small parts and is a potential choking hazard. It is recommended for ages 3+. Requires 2-4 adults to play.
Watch out for the weirdos
For all you board game fanatics, you will all remember the hit classic board game Mystery Date. Well, for something extra special and for only the adults take the mystery with a twist with this Parody Mystery Date Catfished Board Game. Bring dating into the digital era. Search for your perfect match and avoid the weirdos as you pick, swap and collect the hysterical trait and action cards through the world of online dating. Once you make your way to the mystery door in the centre of the game board, get ready to meet your companion who is your ideal match and scenario. Watch out, for you may be catfished instead.
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Doctor Who Risk Board Game
$89.99
Dalek invasion!
In this version of the classic game Risk, your aim is to complete the Dalek invasion of Earth before the Doctor completes his eleventh regeneration. The Doctor brings peace to a different region of Earth each turn as the different Dalek armies battle for supremacy. The game is suitable for 2-5 players, each of whom plays as Classic Dalek Army or a New Paradigm Dalek Army with special missions and power cards to try to defeat each other as well as the Doctor.
Item Includes:
- Game Board.
- 3 Classic Dalek Armies.
- 2 New Dalek Paradigm Armies.
- 1 TARDIS.
- 42 Territory Cards.
- 15 Power Cards.
- 10 Mission Cards.
- 5 Dice.
- Cardboard Clara Token.
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Monopoly Rick and Morty Edition
$79.99
Item Includes:
- Monopoly game.
Please note: This item may contain small parts and is a potential choking hazard. It is recommended for ages 3+.
Wubalubadubdub!
This Monopoly Rick and Morty Edition allows you to join Rick and Morty and the Smiths as you gallivant your way to victory by buying, selling and trading locations from the Mutliverse including Cromulon Dimension, Gazorpasorp and Planet Squanch. Featuring 6 collectable tokens, Flooble Cranks, Gooble Boxes and more!
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Monopoly Perth Edition
$59.99
Item Includes:
- Monopoly game.
Please note: This item may contain small parts and is a potential choking hazard. It is recommended for ages 3+.
Game on!
Play your way through one of the most remote cities in the world with this Monopoly Perth Edition. Sites such as Rottnest Island, Kings Park and Fremantle markets are just some of the many sites immortalised on the Perth Monopoly board and you have the chance to own them all. So locate your favourite Perth hotspots and roll the dice to begin your property building empire in the new version of the classic Monopoly game.
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Monopoly Nightmare Before Christmas Edition
$79.99
Item Includes:
- Monopoly game.
Please note: This item may contain small parts and is a potential choking hazard. It is recommended for ages 3+.
Game on!
With this Monopoly Nightmare Before Christmas Edition, players can become king of Halloween Town as they buy, sell and trade popular movie locations such as Zero's Tomb, Spiral Hill, Dr.Finkelstein's Laboratory and Jack' Tower in a quest to win it all.
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Classic Connect 4 Game
$38.99
Item Includes:
- Grid with two legs.
- Slider bar.
- 21 x Red discs.
- 21 x Yellow discs.
- Instructions.
Please note: Needs to be assembled by an adult. For ages 6+. For 2 players. This item may contain small parts and is a potential choking hazard. Not suitable for children under 3 years.
Gotta connect 'em all.
This classic Connect 4 Game is a fun gift idea or the perfect addition to games night for some retro vibes. Indulge in games from your childhood with this classic connect 4 game where players drop their coloured discs into the grid to try and match four in a row before the other player - but play smart, for your opponent will try to block you with their own discs. A truly nostalgic game for you, your family and friends.
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Monopoly Spongebob Edition
$79.99
Item Includes:
- Board game.
Please note: This item may contain small parts and is a potential choking hazard. It is recommended for ages 3+. Recommend ages 8+.
Dahahahahahaha.
This Monopoly Spongebob Edition is a fun gift idea or the perfect addition to games night. Coming in a special Spongebob Edition, this classic game of Monopoly features fun locations and tokens straight from the Spongebob TV Show. Play as Spongebob, Gary, Patrick, Squidward, Mr Krabs or Sandy as you travel around the board through Bikini Bottom landing on The Krusty Krab, Spongebob's pineapple home, the Flying Dutchman's ship and more! A fantastic game for you, your family and friends.
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Simon Star Wars Darth Vader Game
$56.99
"The Force is strong with this one!"
The classic Simon game now has a dark twist, or should we say a Darth twist? This Simon Star Wars Darth Vader game challenges players to a dual between their memory and Darth Vader's sound patterns. The fast-paced, light up Darth Vader head will have players racking their brains as The Imperial March and Star Wars main theme tune plays along with the flashing lights.
Item Includes:
- Darth Vader game unit.
Please note:This item is for ages 8 and up. AA batteries required, demo batteries included.
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Star Wars Risk Game
$84.99
Recreate the dramatic final moments of Return of the Jedi.
Join the Rebels or defend the Empire in this Star Wars Risk Game. It's the Risk you know and love with a distinctly Star Wars twist. Play though three different battles from Return of the Jedi. No matter which side is victorious, the game is sure to be filled with action and adventure! Designed for 2 or 4 players.
Item Includes:
- 3 x Game board pieces.
- 20 x X-wing fighters.
- 16 x Y-wing fighters.
- 15 x B-wing fighters.
- 56 x TIE fighters.
- 6 x Rebel fleet markers.
- Millennium Falcon token.
- Executor token.
- 4 x hit tokens..
- 9 x Stormtrooper tokens.
- Rebel Strike Team token.
- 30 x Empire order cards..
- 30 x Rebel order cards.
- 5 x dice.
- Instructions.
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Monopoly Junior Game Frozen Edition
$38.99
Classic game with a Frozen twist.
This Monopoly Junior Game Frozen Edition is just like the classic except it's a little easier for kids and with a fun Frozen twist. Your kids will love buying the most magical locations in Arendelle with Anna and Elsa. Collect the most cash the win the game. This game is suitable for 2-3 players aged 5yrs and up.
Item Includes:
- Gameboard.
- 3 x character movers.
- 24 x Chance cards.
- 36 x Character markers.
- 90 x M1 banknotes.
- Die.
- Instructions.
Please note: This product is suitable for children aged 5+ .
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Classic Operation Game
$39.99
Item Includes:
- Gameboard with attached tweezers.
- 11 x Ailment pieces.
Please note: 2 x 1.5 AA Batteries are required (not included). Needs to be assembled by an adult. For ages 4+. For 1+ players. This item may contain small parts and is a potential choking hazard. Not suitable for children under 3 years.
Prep for surgery.
This classic Operation Game is a fun gift idea or the perfect addition to games night for some retro vibes. Indulge in games from your childhood with this classic operation game where players take turns removing Cavity Sam's ailments with the tweezers. Careful though, if you touch the sides while attempting removal, a buzzer will sound, Cavity Sam's nose will light up and your turn is over. The ailments come in a hilarious array of objects like headphone headache, gamer's thumb, cranky knee, frostbite and more. The player with the most ailments collected at the end wins! A truly nostalgic game for you, your family and friends.
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Classic Monopoly Game
$56.99
Proceed straight to go!
Celebrate one of the oldest and most favoured board games of all time with this Classic Monopoly Game! This game is styled in its original format and comes complete with all the classic features. So what are you waiting for... test your investing skills and see if you have what it takes to be a real estate mogul!
Item Includes:
- Game board.
- 8 x Tokens.
- 28 x Title deed cards.
- 16 x Chance cards.
- 16 x Community chest cards.
- 32 x Houses.
- 12 x Hotels.
- 2 x Dice.
- Money pack.
- Game guide.
Please Note: For ages 8 and up. This item may contain small parts and is a potential choking hazard. It is recommended for ages 8+.
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Monopoly Transformers Edition
$79.99
A classic transformed!
Why not revisit your childhood with the awesome Monopoly Transformers Edition - a classic boardgame with a modern twist! This special edition boardgame features six specialty gameplay tokens and is a fun way to visit the past while embracing the future.
Item Includes:
- Board game.
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Risk Transformers Edition
$99.99
Take a risk and transform!
It's time to take over Transformers style with this awesome Risk Transformers Edition board game! The board game features a board, autobot army, human army, 3 x decepticon armies, a sheet of energon bars, power cards, territory cards, dice and instructions. You'll be taking risks all day!
Item Includes:
- 1 x Board.
- 1 x Autobot Army.
- 1 x Human Army.
- 3 x Decepticon Armies.
- 1 x Sheet of Energon Bars.
- Instructions.
- Power Cards.
- Territory Cards.
- 1 x Dice.
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Cluedo Game of Thrones Edition
$63.99
You win or you die
Game of Thrones is full of bloodshed and backstabbing and this Cluedo Game of Thrones Edition is no different. The double-sided game board can be used to solve a murder in either The Red Keep or in Meereen. The twelve suspects are Cersei Lannister, Jamie Lannister, Tryion Lannister, Sansa Stark, Petyr Baelish, Margaery Tyrell, Daenerys Targaryen, Hizdahr Zo Loraq, Missandei, Daario Naharis, Jorah Mormont and Grey Worm. Figure out who committed the murder, the weapon they used to kill their victim and where the crime took place. The game is designed for 2-6 players. Instructions are included.
Item Includes:
- Double-sided Game Board.
- 12 Suspects.
- 21 Intrigue Cards.
- 6 Movers.
- Scoring Pad.
- Instructions.
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Guess Who Peppa Pig Edition
$48.99
Great fun for your little one!
Join Peppa and all her friends with the Guess Who Peppa Pig Edition. With 48 colourful characters to choose from you must make sure you ask your opponent the right yes or no questions. Easy to set up with slide in sheets and a frame that clicks together. This game is for 2 players aged 3 years and up.
Item Includes:
- 2 x Game Trays.
- 2 x Double-sided Character Sheets.
- 4 x Supports.
- 4 x Character Selectors.
- 2 x Scoring Sliders.
- 48 x Colourful Characters.