The Ballooppa football is firmly attached to an adjustable 6 metre tether (in the way that swingball works with the tennis ball). The tether is attached to a robust target hoop which has 3 height positions. Ideal for developing football skills and accuracy, simply aim for the hoop and kick the ball. Ballooppa will provide endless fun, and you won’t loose your ball over the fence or through a window thanks to the firm rope!

It’s quick and easy to assemble, perfect for single or multi players and includes ground stakes, so you’ll be ready to play in no time. Stocked by John Lewis

Cluedo is a classic board game and a perennial Christmas classic, perhaps only second to the obvious number one, Monopoly.

I read today in The Telegraph that Cluedo has had a major makeover to bring it into the 21st century. So out go Colonel Mustard, Professor Plum and Reverend Green and in come Jack Mustard, Victor Plum and Jacob Fixer.

Jack Mustard for example, is an ex celebrity footballer whose age has finally caught up with him. He’s now a sports pundit relying on his failing good looks and popularity.

The murder victim is now an un-named multi-millionaire media mogul – so Dr Black is no more. And the murder victim now gets done-in by a baseball bat or a dumbell in the spa!

The company now behind the game Hasbro, have introduced a few other tweaks in their attempt to revamp the game as they believe Cluedo was too stuffy for todays game players. The game was devised by Anthony Pratt, a Birmingham solicitors clerk back in 1944.

I’d expect the classic version of the game to still be available along with the new version which is due for release this Christmas. You’ll find Cluedo, Monopoly and many more board games here in Amazon.