Family Games & Puzzles

Fun For The Whole Family With Games & Puzzles

Family games and puzzles bring the family together. They unite the family unit through play. This collection features the very best games and puzzles, so you’re guaranteed an amazing afternoon or evening with the fam. There’s a huge range, from a new take on a classic game, Giant Dominoes, to the hilariously silly yet serious new invention, Throw Throw Burrito. At Yellow Octopus, we've got it all—fun for the entire family.

The best bit about these games and puzzles is they’re designed specifically for families. They give everyone a chance to win. Mum and Dad may have more experience, but these puzzles and games give everybody a chance. That’s what makes them such amazing family fun. 

Whether you’re a game and puzzle connoisseur, or you're looking for a new family hobby, these family games and puzzles will keep you entertained into the wee hours of the morning (except on a school night, of course). Which games and puzzles will you choose? Roll the dice and pick the winner. You cannot go wrong. They’re all jam-packed with family fun. 

Our hand-picked range of family games and puzzles

If it’s in our online store, you know it’s a popular and incredibly fun game. Every single game and puzzle you’ll find on this page is hand-picked for quality, enjoyment, and most importantly—family fun. Yes, we test out these games at home. Our huge hand-picked range includes:
Board games: Bored? Not with these board games. They’ll entertain the whole family for hours. 
- Card games: These aren’t any old card games. At Yellow Octopus, we do things different. There’s Crazy Cat Chaos Cards, Pizza Slice Playing Cards, and much more. 
- Novelty games: Weird and wacky is our middle name. These games and puzzles are no exception. 
- Jigsaw puzzles: Which piece goes where? Every jigsaw is a puzzle. As your family perseveres, you’ll finish it together and be filled with family pride. 
- Puzzles for your brain: We know Dad thinks he has a giant brain. But these mind-bending puzzles and quizzes will reveal just how clever Mum and the kids are. Now that’s some family fun!

Family game nights are more than fun

They help kids develop. Playing games and quizzes with the family can teach children many important lessons.
- Build problem-solving skills: Analytical skills grow with puzzles and board games. 
- Gives excessive energy a healthy outlet: Focus their energy on a positive outlet.
- Develop a strong character: Losing isn’t easy, but it helps build our character and resilience.
- Improves concentration: It’s great training for future academic success.
- Develops social skills: Family fun is great practice for kids as it helps them learn how to play with their peers.
- Promotes family bonding: Magical moments become lifelong memories. 
- Learn how to win gracefully: It’s not whether you win, it’s how you play the game that matters most. 
- Teaches teamwork: Winning together is better than winning alone.

At Yellow Octopus, we’ve collected the best family games and quizzes in Australia. So if you want to bring your family closer with an epic game night, grab one of these games above.