15+ Old Fashioned Family Fun Games

Enjoy our 15+ old fashioned family fun games that never goes out of style. In a world filled with screens, notifications, and digital entertainment, we believe there’s something truly special about putting the devices away, spending time together, and enjoying the simple games that have brought families together for generations.

While our famous 1.4km hedge maze is what first catches people’s attention, there’s so much more waiting to be discovered once you arrive. With more than 15 games and activities included with your entry, you’ll quickly realise that choosing what to play first might just be the hardest decision you’ll make all day!

One of the things our visitors love most is our collection of giant board games. These aren’t games you’ll find sitting on a shelf at home—they’ve been lovingly handcrafted by our team and transformed into oversized versions that are even more fun to play.

Whether you’re five or ninety-five, these timeless classics have a way of bringing out everyone’s competitive side, creating plenty of laughs and memories along the way.

Will you challenge someone to a game of giant Tic Tac Toe? It might sound simple, but you’ll need to think a few moves ahead if you want to claim victory.

Or perhaps you’re ready to command your own fleet in Battleship. Carefully choose your coordinates, outsmart your opponent, and see who can sink the entire fleet first. It’s a game of strategy, patience, and just a little bit of luck.

Maybe Connect 4 is more your style. Race to line up four counters before your opponent blocks your next move. It’s fast-paced, surprisingly challenging, and often ends with calls of “One more game!”

Our oversized Checkers board is another favourite, encouraging players to slow down, think ahead, and plan their moves carefully. Whether you’re teaching the next generation how to play or rediscovering a childhood favourite, it’s a game that never gets old.

Looking for a challenge you can tackle on your own? Give Peg Solitaire a try. It might look easy at first glance, but don’t be fooled! This classic puzzle has kept minds busy for centuries and is guaranteed to have you coming back for another attempt.

If you’re feeling lucky, climb your way to victory in Snakes and Ladders. Every roll of the dice brings excitement as you race to the finish, hoping to land on ladders instead of those sneaky snakes waiting to send you back down.

Ludo is another timeless family favourite where strategy meets chance. Will you race all your pieces home first, or will your opponents send you back to the start? It’s all part of the fun.

And of course, no collection of classic games would be complete without Giant Jenga. Carefully remove one block at a time, trying not to be the person who sends the whole tower tumbling down. The higher the tower grows, the louder the cheers—and the bigger the laughs when gravity finally wins.

These games have become some of the most loved attractions at aMAZEme because they encourage something that’s becoming increasingly rare: genuine, face-to-face fun. Families work together, friends challenge each other, grandparents teach grandchildren the games they grew up playing, and complete strangers often find themselves cheering each other on.

Our team has poured countless hours into creating and maintaining these games, giving old favourites a giant twist that makes them even more enjoyable. It’s all part of our mission to create a place where people can unplug, reconnect, and make lasting memories together.

Whether you’re visiting with family, catching up with friends, celebrating a birthday, or simply looking for something different to do in Rotorua, there’s something here for everyone. Spend time getting lost in the maze, then challenge each other across our collection of classic games before relaxing and deciding which one deserves a rematch.