There comes a moment on Christmas Day when an air of inevitability takes hold of proceedings.

Pressies have been opened and a turkey gobbled. All that is left is to yank a dusty copy of Monopoly from the bowels of the cupboard under the stairs and play until you either a) declare bankruptcy, or b) fall asleep.

Wouldn’t it be nice if instead of those old cliches, there was an exciting game that everybody could join in, from grandparents to grandchildren?

Read our guide on the best board games to play at Christmas.

Here's a rundown of some of the best you might not have heard of.

1. King Of Tokyo

£27.59, Amazon