New Games and Toys for Winter 2025/26 

From the best festive board games to build-and-play challenges that feel like they’re defying gravity, this collection is packed with ideas for Christmas gifts, family fun, and quiet afternoons with amazing friends.

What You’ll Find

• Interactive games that get everyone playing together and spark imagination, perfect for Christmas day after the crackers pop.

• Thoughtfully designed toys with a classic feel and modern twists.

• Character-led fun inspired by favourite characters like Bluey in Hey Clay - Bluey as well as Greg Davies and Alex Horne in Taskmasters to make kids beam and grown ups giggle.

• Hands-on sets with cool features and add-ons for open-ended play and stories you’ll love to create.

Our Best Toys This Season

We’ve curated options for a wide range of ages, from first puzzles for a curious child to fast, laugh-out-loud challenges packed with excitement for teens and adults. Many picks are quick to learn and easy to share, so nobody sits out.

Creative Play

Fuel creativity with hands-on makes that kids can build, decorate, and proudly display! Twist and shape prehistoric pals with The Amazing Waxidoodles Dinosaurs or craft magical creatures in The Amazing Waxidoodles Unicorns. 

Looking to curb teen screen time over the holidays? Try a family craft night and build a cute EUGY Snowman together. Add sparkle with Foil Fun Holiday Magic, and bring stories to life with Santa Paper Animated Kits. Finish off  the scene brick by festive brick with the Festive Mini Bricks Christmas Tree.

Educational Toys and Brainteasers

• Message In A Bottle: Wooden toys are a classic addition to Christmas celebrations. Write a secret note, seal it, then solve the puzzle to get it back out; a lovely mix of storytelling and problem-solving.

• Dice Deduction: Spot patterns, test logic, develop problem solving skills, and crack clever challenges in quick, satisfying rounds.

• Fun Science Advent Calendar: 24 hands-on experiments to spark curiosity all month long; bite-size science, big “wow”.

• Know It All: A family-friendly knowledge quiz game. Quick to learn, great for mixed ages.

Active Play 

Keep active play rolling with picks that spark friendly competition, big smiles, and plenty of laughing. Pickleball Complete Set is brilliant outdoors for quick rallies, while the Tossit Family Pack turns any space into a skill-shot match. When the weather says “not today,” bring the energy inside: build momentum with the Gecko Marble Run Starter Kit or go head-to-head with the Two Player Indoor Basketball Game. These are the best toys for endless fun across ages, easy to set up, great value, and a perfect gift for families who love to play together.

Christmas Toys

• Art File Tales of Christmas Advent Calendar: 24 crafty surprises to explore together, adding a little joy to every day of December. A sweet gift for the house that loves cosy crafts and Christmas cheer.

• Set of Two Christmas Card Games: Pocket-size laugh starters for quickfire post-dinner rounds or after the credits roll on classic Christmas movies. Two decks make the whole thing feel complete and perfect for popping in a stocking.

• Taskmaster 2025 Christmas Crackers: For Taskmaster fans, these party crackers turn the table into a mini challenge show. Instant tasks, instant joy. A brilliantly cheeky sweet gift for any family house.

• Padlocked: A festive season puzzle with clues to explore and crack; simple to learn, satisfying to solve, and a thrilling escape room for group playtime.

Shop Now

Discover new toys and winter wonders at Happy Puzzle. We have a huge range for boys and girls, adorable toddlers, and parents who love hearing the sound of baby’s giggles. From quick-fun stocking fillers to centre-stage Christmas games and puzzles, you’ll find picks that suit your style of fun and keep little explorers busy long after the big day. Jump in and wrap up something they’ll cherish this season and long after!