I Saw It First! Egypt: a family spotting game

This is an easy to understand but addictive to play board game that all the family can enjoy together. There are 300 ancient Egyptians on this hexagonal board (beautifully illustrated by Caroline Selmes), from gods and goddesses to pharaohs and sphinxes. Take turns to pull a counter from the box and be the first to spot the character on the board. Even better: the six board pieces are double-sided and can be configured in different ways, so sharp-eyed kids can't just memorise the locations!

Check out the Jungle and Ocean versions, too.