{"id":372845,"date":"2024-12-23T17:57:20","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T17:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?p=372845"},"modified":"2024-12-23T17:57:20","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T17:57:20","slug":"best-games-to-play-over-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/best-games-to-play-over-the-holidays","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Games to Play Over the Holidays: 2024 Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>2024 has been a year packed full of new releases. But, if you&#8217;re a casual gamer, you might not be willing to spend time playing more niche titles like Slitterhead or the excellent Devil Blade Reboot. Luckily, there are still plenty of games that you should check out over the holiday break.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve rounded up some of the best 2024 games you&#8217;ll definitely enjoy, regardless of how many games you usually play or how many consoles you might own.<\/p>\n<p>These experiences listed could be endless; some can be played on your phone, and others are big adventures bound to warm your heart as you stuff yourself with turkey over Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>No matter what kind of gamer you might be, there&#8217;s bound to be a game on this list for you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h2><span id=\"key_takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Heaps of games have come out in 2024, and you may have overlooked some of these casual-focused hidden gems.<\/li>\n<li>You don&#8217;t need the latest consoles like a PS5 Pro or high-end PC to play any title included on this list.<\/li>\n<li>This list is focused on more casual experiences that you can enjoy alone or with family and friends.<\/li>\n<li>Balatro has taken the world by storm and is available on all current consoles.<\/li>\n<li>Super Mario Party Jamboree is one of the biggest party games for the whole family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n    <section class=\"toc-sticky w-100 bg-white \">\n        <div class=\"toc-sticky__container container\">\n            <div class=\"toc-sticky__open d-flex align-items-end\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                 aria-controls=\"multiCollapse1\"\n                 data-bs-target=\"#multiCollapse1\">\n                <button\n                        class=\"btn btn-primary collapse-action-btn p-1 rounded-circle\"\n                        type=\"button\"\n                >\n                    <i class=\"icon-chevron-up\"><\/i>\n                <\/button>\n                <span id=\"toc-current-title\" class=\"d-flex align-items-center\">\n                    Table of Contents\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"toc-main-title-permanent\">Table of Contents<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div\n                    class=\"collapse my-3\"\n                    id=\"multiCollapse1\"\n            >\n                <ol class=\"StepProgress\">\n                                                                        <li class=\"StepProgress-item current\">\n                                                <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                            <a data-id=\"key_takeaways\"\n                               onclick=handleScrollToTitle(\"key_takeaways\")\n                               class=\"StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">Key Takeaways<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                        <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n                                                <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                            <a data-id=\"5_best_2024_games_to_play_over_the_holiday_period\"\n                               onclick=handleScrollToTitle(\"5_best_2024_games_to_play_over_the_holiday_period\")\n                               class=\"StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">5 Best 2024 Games to Play Over the Holiday Period<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                        <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n                                                <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                            <a data-id=\"5_balatro\"\n                               onclick=handleScrollToTitle(\"5_balatro\")\n                               class=\"StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">5. Balatro<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                        <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n                                                <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                            <a data-id=\"4_dragon_quest_3_hd-2d_remake\"\n                               onclick=handleScrollToTitle(\"4_dragon_quest_3_hd-2d_remake\")\n                               class=\"StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">4. Dragon Quest 3: HD-2D Remake<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                        <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n                                                <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                            <a data-id=\"3_super_mario_party_jamboree\"\n                               onclick=handleScrollToTitle(\"3_super_mario_party_jamboree\")\n                               class=\"StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">3. Super Mario Party: Jamboree<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                        <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n                                                <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                            <a data-id=\"2_pokemon_tcg_pocket\"\n                               onclick=handleScrollToTitle(\"2_pokemon_tcg_pocket\")\n                               class=\"StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">2. Pok\u00e9mon TCG Pocket<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                        <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n                                                <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                            <a data-id=\"1_thank_goodness_youre_here\"\n                               onclick=handleScrollToTitle(\"1_thank_goodness_youre_here\")\n                               class=\"StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">1. 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Balatro<\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                    <\/li>\n                    \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <span class=\"show_moretoc\">Show Full Guide<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t                                                      <li class=\"StepProgress-item ms_hidetoc\">\n                                                    <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                                <a data-id=\"4_dragon_quest_3_hd-2d_remake\"\n                                   onclick=handleScrollToTitle(\"4_dragon_quest_3_hd-2d_remake\")\n                                   class=\"StepProgress-item__link\"\n                                   data-level=\"2\">4. 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Super Mario Party: Jamboree<\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                    <\/li>\n                    \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t                                                      <li class=\"StepProgress-item ms_hidetoc\">\n                                                    <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                                <a data-id=\"2_pokemon_tcg_pocket\"\n                                   onclick=handleScrollToTitle(\"2_pokemon_tcg_pocket\")\n                                   class=\"StepProgress-item__link\"\n                                   data-level=\"2\">2. Pok\u00e9mon TCG Pocket<\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                    <\/li>\n                    \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t                                                      <li class=\"StepProgress-item ms_hidetoc\">\n                                                    <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                                <a data-id=\"1_thank_goodness_youre_here\"\n                                   onclick=handleScrollToTitle(\"1_thank_goodness_youre_here\")\n                                   class=\"StepProgress-item__link\"\n                                   data-level=\"2\">1. 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Balatro<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_372849\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-372849\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Balatro.jpg\" alt=\"Balatro has taken over the world, and for a good reason.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-372849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Balatro.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Balatro-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Balatro-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Balatro-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Balatro-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Balatro-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-372849\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Balatro has taken over the world, and for a good reason. Source: Steam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>Addictive Poker-style gameplay<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developer:<\/strong> LocalThunk<\/li>\n<li><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Playstack<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price &amp; Availability: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2379780\/Balatro\/?cc=us\" target=\"_blank\">$14.99 on Steam<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/concept\/10010334\/\" target=\"_blank\">$14.99 on PlayStation<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/balatro\/9PK087LNGJC5\" target=\"_blank\">$14.99 on Xbox<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/store\/products\/balatro-switch\/?srsltid=AfmBOorUzrItYjt_v09qe0besl1pNinO5yZN_6qC6v77M4Y1DKtl4E_J\" target=\"_blank\">$14.99 on Nintendo Switch<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/balatro\/id6502453075\" target=\"_blank\">$9.99 on iOS<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.playstack.balatro.android&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">$9.99 on Android<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Everyone understands what a deck of cards is, right? Balatro is a mashup between Poker and Solitaire with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/game-mechanics\">game mechanics<\/a> that are bound to keep you hooked, as the traditional game rules are continuously bent to score more points.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re dealt nine cards, and you play your best possible four or five-card hand. From here, you move over to the next one, continuously striving to score higher every time you advance to the next round. It&#8217;s easy to understand why Balatro has become one of the most popular games in 2024 and why it won big at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/the-game-awards-winners\">The Game Awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Balatro allows you to pick from one of several different decks, each with its own unique quirks; some may have additional slots, while others might house alternative effects. It&#8217;s a deckbuilder in the most classic sense, as your overall score is handed out via &#8220;chips,&#8221; which you can then add additional modifiers, like multipliers and Jokers.<\/p>\n<p>The ultimate goal is to clear eight rounds, or &#8220;Antes&#8221;, which will become more difficult as your hand dwindles against a targeted score. Of course, picking one of several different &#8220;Blinds&#8221; can offer an extra layer of challenge.<\/p>\n<p>Once beaten, you can then spend your points on further packs of cards or add additional perks. It&#8217;s devilishly simple, moreish, and is the perfect Holiday game to whip out whenever you have 15-20 minutes of downtime, which makes it perfect for playing in the middle of a food-induced coma over the holidays. It helps that you can play Balatro on pretty much anything, to boot.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"4_dragon_quest_3_hd-2d_remake\">4. Dragon Quest 3: HD-2D Remake<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_372850\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-372850\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dragon-Quest-3-HD-2D-Remake.jpg\" alt=\"Have some serious time to kill over the holidays? Spend them playing one of the best RPGs in recent memory.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-372850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dragon-Quest-3-HD-2D-Remake.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dragon-Quest-3-HD-2D-Remake-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dragon-Quest-3-HD-2D-Remake-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dragon-Quest-3-HD-2D-Remake-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dragon-Quest-3-HD-2D-Remake-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dragon-Quest-3-HD-2D-Remake-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-372850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Have some serious time to kill over the holidays? Spend them playing one of the best RPGs in recent memory.<br \/>Source: Steam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> 30 to 50 hours of adventuring<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developer: <\/strong>Artdink and Square Enix<\/li>\n<li><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Square Enix<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price &amp; Availability:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2701660\/DRAGON_QUEST_III_HD2D_Remake\/?cc=us\" target=\"_blank\">$59.99 on Steam<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/concept\/10010018\" target=\"_blank\">$59.99 on PlayStation<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/dragon-quest-iii-hd-2d-remake\/9P5ZQNN9WRL2\" target=\"_blank\">$59.99 on Xbox<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/store\/products\/dragon-quest-iii-hd-2d-remake-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\">$59.99 on Nintendo eShop<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>For those looking for something casual but a bit deeper to chew on, Dragon Quest 3 has just received a lavish HD-2D remake in the vein of previous Square Enix titles like Live A Live and Octopath Traveller. This classic, simple JRPG tells the tale of the legendary hero Erdrick in Dragon Quest. You don&#8217;t have to have played any games to understand the plot, and the simple mechanics make it accessible for all ages.<\/p>\n<p>This easygoing turn-based <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/27052\/role-playing-game-rpg\">RPG<\/a> is packed full of gags, and light-hearted fantasy fun, thanks to illustrations by legendary Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama. The best part? It can be played in shorter bursts, and the relatively simple story is full of heart and earnestness.<\/p>\n<p>With a party to build and legend to forge, it&#8217;s an ideal palette cleanser from the ardor of life and offers escapism into a lighthearted fantasy land where you can get your puff puff on anywhere you want.<\/p>\n<p>Dragon Quest 3 may as well be an interactive storybook, making it a great holiday game that doesn&#8217;t require too much commitment. While it&#8217;s more retro in style and aesthetic, it might be the nostalgia bullet you need to take you right back to your childhood. Equally, it&#8217;s simple enough to be a great game to play for kids, too.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"3_super_mario_party_jamboree\">3. Super Mario Party: Jamboree<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_372851\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-372851\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Super-Mario-Party-Jamboree.jpg\" alt=\"Super Mario Party Jamboree is the biggest and most fun in the series to date.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-372851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Super-Mario-Party-Jamboree.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Super-Mario-Party-Jamboree-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Super-Mario-Party-Jamboree-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Super-Mario-Party-Jamboree-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Super-Mario-Party-Jamboree-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Super-Mario-Party-Jamboree-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-372851\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Super Mario Party Jamboree is the biggest and most fun in the series to date. Source: Nintendo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>Tons of minigames and boards to play on<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developer: <\/strong>Nintendo Cube<\/li>\n<li><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Nintendo<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price &amp; Availability: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/store\/products\/super-mario-party-jamboree-switch\/?srsltid=AfmBOop061Xl1k63RJz2oSlNmVI43-okbh1VyIf0wpALAxvpM05su0P7\" target=\"_blank\">$59.99 on Nintendo eShop<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Can&#8217;t deal with the unwanted awkwardness of having to talk to your family? Do you want to use underhanded techniques to finally get revenge for your sibling&#8217;s childhood wrongdoing via a bright pink Birdo avatar? Well, Super Mario Party: Jamboree might be the best way to get all that familial catharsis out in a fun and simple way for the entire family.<\/p>\n<p>The Mario Party series is effectively a board game with the simple goal of collecting coins via minigames and spending them on Stars. The person who has accumulated the most Stars becomes the victor, with bonus Stars awarded at the end of every game.<\/p>\n<p>What might seem like a simple concept becomes twisted as Super Mario Party: Jamboree introduces elements that allow you to rob other players by stealing coins and stars via several underhanded and nefarious ways.<\/p>\n<p>With different boards to play on that range from simple to complex (like a low tide that makes you go around in circles if you roll a dice high enough on your turn), Super Mario Party: Jamboree is perfect for a night of controlled chaos in front of the TV.<\/p>\n<p>With the best minigame selection and playboards of any Mario Party title, it&#8217;s not only one of the best multiplayer games released this year, but it&#8217;s also one of the best multiplayer games on the Nintendo Switch.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"2_pokemon_tcg_pocket\">2. Pok\u00e9mon TCG Pocket<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_372852\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-372852\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pokemon-TCG-Pocket.jpg\" alt=\"Pok\u00e9mon TCG Pocket faithfully translates the famous card game to mobile phones.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-372852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pokemon-TCG-Pocket.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pokemon-TCG-Pocket-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pokemon-TCG-Pocket-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pokemon-TCG-Pocket-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pokemon-TCG-Pocket-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pokemon-TCG-Pocket-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-372852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pok\u00e9mon TCG Pocket faithfully translates the famous card game to mobile phones. Source: The Pok\u00e9mon Company<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>Hundreds of cards to collect and play with<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developer: <\/strong>Dena; Creatures Inc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Publisher: <\/strong>The Pokemon Company<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price &amp; Availability: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/pok%C3%A9mon-tcg-pocket\/id6479970832\" target=\"_blank\">Free on iOS<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=jp.pokemon.pokemontcgp&amp;hl=en_GB\" target=\"_blank\">Free on Android<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Collecting Pok\u00e9mon cards might be a nostalgic memory for many, but the card battler has endured through the decades. Its newest iteration comes in the form of Pok\u00e9mon TCG Pocket, where you can open virtual packs of Pok\u00e9mon, assemble decks, and battle other trainers.<\/p>\n<p>One of the best things about Pok\u00e9mon TCG Pocket is that you can play it all without spending a single penny, as long as you&#8217;re patient enough to wait 12 hours to open a new pack of cards. The game takes great care in making opening every booster a special experience, right from the selection of the pack itself, opening it, and swiping through the cards in the vain hope you might finally get that Charizard EX with the cool artwork that you can show off to your friends.<\/p>\n<p>Everything is carefully considered, from assembling bespoke decks to share with others to showcasing your rare cards using items purchased from the in-game shop. Once you&#8217;ve assembled a deck, you can take it into battle in intense matches against other players. It&#8217;s a fantastic way to capture the essence of the TCG game, packaged up for casual users who don&#8217;t need to commit library shelves to collect real cards.<\/p>\n<p>While you can speed up the game using paid elements to open packs, its frustration-free design makes it ideal for anyone wanting to kill time and take a journey back to the past right from your phone.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"1_thank_goodness_youre_here\">1. Thank Goodness You&#8217;re Here<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_372853\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-372853\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Thank-Goodness-Youre-Here.jpg\" alt=\"Thank Goodness You\u2019re Here\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-372853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Thank-Goodness-Youre-Here.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Thank-Goodness-Youre-Here-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Thank-Goodness-Youre-Here-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Thank-Goodness-Youre-Here-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Thank-Goodness-Youre-Here-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Thank-Goodness-Youre-Here-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-372853\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thank Goodness You\u2019re Here is a brief but consistently funny adventure game. Source: Steam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>Humor and exploration<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developer: <\/strong>Coal Supper<\/li>\n<li><strong>Publisher: <\/strong>Panic<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price &amp; Availability: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2366980\/Thank_Goodness_Youre_Here\/?cc=us\" target=\"_blank\">$19.99 on Steam<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/games\/thank-goodness-you-re-here\/\" target=\"_blank\">$19.99 on PlayStation<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/store\/products\/thank-goodness-youre-here-switch\/?srsltid=AfmBOooahu5Q4O2gn3UyT4Um8cSrP4Bpcj0Og7gD58ijtnWdu6cvtQlr\" target=\"_blank\">$19.99 on Nintendo eShop<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Thank Goodness You&#8217;re Here is a three-hour comedic tale as you traverse through the fictional town of Barnsworth, located in Northern England. Your character is new to the town and, somehow, gets wrapped up in solving all the problems of the colorful townspeople.<\/p>\n<p>A sketch portrays Big Ron&#8217;s Big Pies, while another hopeful pie vendor, aptly named Tiny Tom&#8217;s Tiny Pies, has a casual rivalry that escalates throughout the game&#8217;s runtime. While it&#8217;s, in essence, a prop hunt game, each of the carefully crafted NPC interactions makes the game a joy to play.<\/p>\n<p>As a smaller experience, you won&#8217;t have to master any difficult mechanics, but you will have to contend with fairly simple puzzles and ensure you&#8217;re talking to every NPC to get the most out of this fun little indie title. It doesn&#8217;t outstay its welcome and is a great way to engage with a smaller-family-friendly game on the Sofa. It&#8217;s a bit tongue-in-cheek, so watch out for any young children who might be watching while you play.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"the_bottom_line\">The Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best Holiday games to play in 2024 aren&#8217;t necessarily associated with the festive period. However, they will provide dozens (potentially hundreds) of hours of playtime across many different video game genres. Whether you&#8217;re into story-driven games, party titles, puzzlers, or something completely different, we&#8217;ve covered some excellent picks to spend time with.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"man_faq_sec\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><\/time><section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What other big games came out in 2024?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">If you\u2019re a hardcore gamer looking to sink their teeth into something a bit bigger, be sure to check out titles like Dragon\u2019s Dogma 2, Helldivers 2, Animal Well, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Slitterhead. Any of the above will keep you occupied for hundreds of hours.<\/p>\n<p>The list could go on endlessly, but those meaty highlights will enthrall you, especially if you\u2019re after a more engrossing experience than the titles listed above. <\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What game consoles came out in Holiday 2024?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">2024 saw the release of the PlayStation 5 Pro, a souped-up version of the original PS5 with more power under the hood to make games look and run even better; just be sure to pay extra for a disc drive. Otherwise, it\u2019s been fairly quiet from the other console manufacturers, with the Switch 2 still yet to be revealed.<\/p>\n<p>Xbox produced a 2TB White Series X console without a disc drive, so you have to give all of your money to Xbox instead of using a pre-owned disc or playing a game borrowed from a friend. Don\u2019t buy that one. Seriously, what is it with console manufacturers and their sudden allergy to disc drives? <\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What gaming handhelds should I bring with me for the Holidays?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">The choices are pretty clear, the Nintendo Switch is perfect for all those multiplayer games you\u2019ve been meaning to play, and it doesn\u2019t hurt to bring an extra pair of Joy-Cons, either. Otherwise, the Steam Deck can bring over most of your PC gaming library with you and might be the best way to play titles like Civilization 6 without lugging your whole gaming setup. <\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"reference-content\">\n<div class=\"reference-heading reference-content-collapsible-heading\">\n<h2><span id=\"references\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reference-content-body\">\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2379780\/Balatro\/?cc=us\" target=\"_blank\">Save 10% on Balatro on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/concept\/10010334\/\" target=\"_blank\">Balatro<\/a> (Store.playstation)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/balatro\/9PK087LNGJC5\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Balatro | Xbox<\/a> (Xbox)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/store\/products\/balatro-switch\/?srsltid=AfmBOorUzrItYjt_v09qe0besl1pNinO5yZN_6qC6v77M4Y1DKtl4E_J\" target=\"_blank\">Balatro for Nintendo Switch &#8211; Nintendo Official Site<\/a> (Nintendo)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/balatro\/id6502453075\" target=\"_blank\">\u200eBalatro on the App\u00a0Store<\/a> (Apps.apple)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.playstack.balatro.android&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">Balatro &#8211; Apps on Google Play<\/a> (Play.google)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2701660\/DRAGON_QUEST_III_HD2D_Remake\/?cc=us\" target=\"_blank\">DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/concept\/10010018\" target=\"_blank\">DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake<\/a> (Store.playstation)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/dragon-quest-iii-hd-2d-remake\/9P5ZQNN9WRL2\" target=\"_blank\">Buy DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake | Xbox<\/a> (Xbox)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/store\/products\/dragon-quest-iii-hd-2d-remake-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\">DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake for Nintendo Switch &#8211; Nintendo Official Site<\/a> (Nintendo)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/store\/products\/super-mario-party-jamboree-switch\/?srsltid=AfmBOop061Xl1k63RJz2oSlNmVI43-okbh1VyIf0wpALAxvpM05su0P7\" target=\"_blank\">Super Mario Party\u2122 Jamboree for Nintendo Switch &#8211; Nintendo Official Site<\/a> (Nintendo)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/pok%C3%A9mon-tcg-pocket\/id6479970832\" target=\"_blank\">\u200ePok\u00e9mon TCG Pocket on the App\u00a0Store<\/a> (Apps.apple)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=jp.pokemon.pokemontcgp&amp;hl=en_GB\" target=\"_blank\">Pok\u00e9mon TCG Pocket &#8211; Card Game \u2013 Apps on Google Play<\/a> (Play.google)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2366980\/Thank_Goodness_Youre_Here\/?cc=us\" target=\"_blank\">Save 30% on Thank Goodness You&#8217;re Here! on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/games\/thank-goodness-you-re-here\/\" target=\"_blank\">Thank Goodness You&#8217;re Here!<\/a> (Playstation)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/store\/products\/thank-goodness-youre-here-switch\/?srsltid=AfmBOooahu5Q4O2gn3UyT4Um8cSrP4Bpcj0Og7gD58ijtnWdu6cvtQlr\" target=\"_blank\">Thank Goodness You&#8217;re Here! for Nintendo Switch &#8211; Nintendo Official Site<\/a> (Nintendo)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2024 has been a year packed full of new releases. 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