By now, you’ve likely completed every jigsaw puzzle in your house, played endless rounds of Monopoly, and have blown through your family’s list of movie night must-sees on Netflix. Simply put, your family is getting bored during quarantine and could use some new games, projects, and gadgets to help spice things up.
Good thing all 21 of these products are seriously entertaining. From robotics projects and nostalgic gaming consoles to a seriously hi-tech drum set, all of these games and activities are bound to keep the whole family engaged for a while.
Play-Stick Building Block Assembly Set with Snap ‘N Lock Feature now on sale for 40% off
Need a break from the usual building block toys? Have your kids swap for The Play-Stick Creative Blocks Set — a collection of 286 play-stick pieces in various lengths and colors than can be attached to make a variety of creative designs — instead. Plus right now, the full building blocks kit only costs 15 bucks.
Multi-Piece Dough Playset for Kids, now on sale for 48% off
The Kid’s Dough Multi-Piece Playset comes with six different color variations, six shape stencils, four plant shape playmate, and a whole boatload of other tools that will help your little ones craft a stunning garden display by hand.
Children Dart Target Blaster Game with Animal Shooters, now on sale for 54% off
Test your family’s precision and speed skills with this spinoff of darts. Your family will launch foam darts onto a standing target, all from a dinosaur or shark shooter (the full set is now on sale for $15.99). Game on.
Mini Magic Wireless Photo Printer + 6 Thermal Rolls, now on sale for 64% off
It’s not a game per se, but the Mini Magic Wireless Photo Printer (now $59.99) allows your family to get creative on their arts and crafts projects. The device uses a thermal paper roll to print images, texts, labels, to-do lists, and illustrations from your iPhone or Android device — no ink necessary.
IPM 3D Virtual Reality Glasses, now on sale for 78% off
Get ready to take your gaming to new, more realistic heights with the help of the IPM 3D Virtual Reality Glasses (now on sale for a wallet-friendly $14.99). Just slip your Android or iOS smartphone into these VR glasses for an immersive gaming or video streaming experience. As an added bonus, the glasses also come with a Bluetooth controller, too.
Super City Vehicle Building Multi-Piece Playset, now on sale for 54% off
Your kids are going to flip over this high-speed, triple-loop, two-tiered motorcycle track (that comes with two motorcycles to boot). After they piece the track together, they’ll be able to flip, wheelie and speed through the course from start to finish. Get it now for $15.99.
DJI RoboMaster S1 STEM Education Robot
For the kids at heart, roll up your sleeves to the RoboMaster, an educational robot that will challenge you to explore the world of AI, math, and physics in a hands-on way. DIYers will get to build the bot from scratch, as well as program it. Get it now for $549.
DIY Robot Curiosity Kit for Ages 8 to 10, now on sale for 15% off
Let your kids dive into their very own robotics creations. The DIY Robot Curiosity Kit, a collection of projects that will encourage them to master the fundamentals of robotic technologies all with the help of their favorite LEGO sets, is currently on sale for $99.99.
Senstroke by Redison Bluetooth Drum Kit + App Bundle (Ultimate Box), now on sale for 5% off
For the aspiring Ringo Starr and Phil Collins in the family, allow them to fully rock out with the Senstroke Drum Kit. This smart device allows you to play on virtually any surface (your legs, cushions, table — you name it) and have it sound exactly like you’re drumming on a full set. This is all thanks to its powerful Senstroke sensors (which can be fitted to your sticks and on your feet) and its companion app. Get it now for $224.95.
GameShell Kit: Open Source Portable Game Console, now on sale for 28% off
Meet the world’s first modular, gaming console: The GameShell Kit (now on sale for $142.99). This handy gadget allows you to play some of your favorite throwback games from Atari, PS1, and other historic consoles, and thanks to its present programming language support, you can even modify your gameplay or invent a brand new one altogether.
GameBud Portable Gaming Console (Red), now on sale for 73%
GameBud (now on sale for $19.95) packs 400 nostalgic games into one handheld device. But unlike your old GameBoy, the GameBud allows you to make your gaming experience more hi-tech. Just connect the device to your TV, and you’ll be able to play on the big screen.
Throwback Gaming Console, now on sale for 64% off
Does this console look familiar? For those looking to get nostalgic with their video gaming, the ThrowBack Gaming Console comes with 600 preloaded classic games and two controllers so that you and the family can enjoy endless amounts of retro gaming fun. Get it now for $34.95.
Street Fighter II: Champion Edition X RepliCade, now on sale for 16% off
Your favorite old-school arcade game is getting a portable upgrade. For a limited time only, shoppers can enjoy this fully-functional 12″ miniature version of a Street Fighter II: Champion Edition arcade for just $99.99.
Tangiplay: Tangible Coding Toys + Interactive Puzzles Solving Games for Kids, now on sale for $89.99
An iF 2020 Design Award winner, Tanjiplay, is currently on sale for $89.99. This set comes with interactive toys and puzzles (over 120) that will entertain your children for hours on end. They’ll be so obsessed, they won’t even realize they’re learning essential STEM, creativity and communication skills at the same time!
MEGA Nanodots, now on sale for 10% off
Ditch the fidget spinners and calm your nerves instead with the MEGA Nanodots, a string of buildable super magnets that were made for those who constantly need something to play with within arm’s reach. Right now, shoppers can get the set for $24.99.
16″ Nanopad Game Board with 15mm Mega Nanodots, now on sale for 16% off
Let the Nanopad Gameboard serve as proof that the MEGA Nanodots are extremely versatile. This set (which comes with a magnetic chessboard as well as 15 marble-sized MEGA Nanodots) allows you to use your magnetic dots as bonafide game pieces.
DIY Robotic Art Kit for Ages 6 to 9, now on sale for 34% off
Finally, a game that combines the science of robotics with the creative expression of art. Meet the DIY Robotic Art Kit, an interactive product that guides students through setting up a robotic paint spinner and then allows them to craft vibrant creations of their very own, all for $44.99.
AstroShot Zero G Floating Orbs Target with Dart Blaster Gun & Foam Darts, now on sale for $28.99
Could your Nerf skills use some target practice? This AstroShot Zero G kit (now $28.99) comes with a blaster gun, foam darts, and 10 target orbs that can help you sharpen your skills in time for a rematch against your kids.
Mokuru® Card Game, now on sale for 25% off
For those in search of a new, unique board game for family game night, consider the Mokuru Card Game (now on sale for $34.99). This game challenges players to compete against each other for the Grand Master Belt, all through some friendly competition, risk-taking, and a bit of trickery along the way.
MAKERbuino Educational DIY Game Console (Standard Kit) now $69.99
Teach your kids valuable STEM skills with this hands-on MAKERbuino project, a console kit that educates your family on the components that go into their favorite handheld games. The full kit (which comes with educational materials, the electronic components, and accessories) rings in at just $69.99.
Circuit Scribe: DIY Circuit Kits, now on sale for 44% off
Here’s the trick to getting your kids to put down the video games and get excited about STEM: Give them a fun, hands-on project like the Circuit Scribe. This kit, for example, takes a conductive ink pen, magnetic modules, and good ol’ fashioned printer paper and turns them into lively circuits complete with blinking lights, noisy buzzers, and even motors. Get it for $32.99 now.