PERISPHERE & TRYLON Ludo, $9 Photo: Courtesy of Toys “R” Us BUY
USAOPOLY Super Mario Chess, $50 Photo: Courtesy of USAopoly BUY
HASBRO Candy Land, $10 Photo: Courtesy of Hasbro BUY
MATTEL Apples to Apples, $19 Photo: Courtesy of Mattel BUY
THE LAND OF NOD Classic Matching Game, $15 Photo: Courtesy of The Land of Nod BUY
MELISSA & DOUG Ballet Recital Jigsaw Puzzle, $8 Photo: Courtesy of Melissa & Doug BUY
POTTERY BARN KIDS Solar System Floor Puzzle, $19 Photo: Courtesy of Pottery Barn Kids BUY
HASBRO Sesame Street Chutes and Ladders, $14 Photo: Courtesy of Hasbro BUY
Not-So-Bored Games
To every child’s dismay, winters prevent swinging through jungle gyms and playing tag. And if you don’t want your little one sitting in front of a screen playing video games or watching TV all season, you need a set of resources to keep your kids occupied. From the classic Candy Land to revamped versions of Super Mario Chess and Sesame Street Chutes and Ladders, a selection of new and old board games and puzzles is a sure way to have quality family time while avoiding the bitter cold. — Barry Samaha