Best LEGO games to buy for every child at heart

It would make the most sense to kick off with this hard-to-find, niche LEGO games console. An 'entertainment system' within itself, you can play this authentic console, controller and Game Pak cartridge, with a retro 1980s TV. Fans of vintage and retro games will love this. Age: 18+

LEGO City Undercover is made with explorers in mind. Adventure through the LEGO city and fight crime by participating in challenges with over 100 vehicles and people on the streets. Some even say it's a children's version of Grand Theft Auto. Buy this on PS4, Nintendo Switch, Wii U or XBOX. Age: 7+

If you're a fan of DC Comics, you can play all of the universe's best supervillains in this LEGO DC Super-Villains special game. Wreak havoc on cities and play as the most popular villains including Harley Quinn, The Joker, Deathstroke and more. Buy this on PS4, Nintendo Switch or XBOX. Age: 7+

The Hobbit is a classic series we all love, and now you can play as Bilbo, Gandalf and the Dwarves in this LEGO console game celebrating the world. Play through riddles and find The One Ring in this epic game. Buy this on PS3, PS4, PlayStation Vita, XBOX One, XBOX 360, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U and PC. Age: 7+

Another option for those superhero fans out there, this time we're looking at the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes game, with Iron Man, the Hulk, Loki and other favourites. You can use each superhero and their different powers to save the world. Buy this on PS4 or XBOX One. Age: 7+

Want to get more bang for your buck? You can get the whole LEGO Marvel Collection in one game with this option. Play the Super Heroes, Super Heroes 2 and the Marvel Avengers games. Buy this on PS4 and XBOX One. Age: 10+

LEGO also have their own Lord of the Rings on a game console, meaning you can explore Middle-earth to your heart's content. Take part in epic battles and enter the Twilight World of the Ringwraiths. Fantasy lovers, this one's for you. Available on XBOX 360, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PC, Steam, PlayStation 3 andPlayStation Vita. Age: 10+

Relive the Super Mario 64 era with this LEGO play block, including the classic brick form and castle. As you build up the question mark block you can find all sorts of hidden extras as well as music and sounds making a full Mario experience. With over 2,000 pieces this will keep you occupied for a while.

If you have a creative kid who loves gaming, Olivia's Gaming Cube could be a perfect little set for them. Easily portable, it includes a gaming station and toll, making it easy for playtime anywhere. Choose from four colours to suit you or collect them all for a full set.

Want to invest in a bigger doll's house for your child? Andrea's Family House is jam-packed with LEGO tools, dolls and goodies for hours of play. From solar panels on the roof to a cute kitchen with extra accessories, this is a fully loaded house. It comes with five Friends LEGO dolls and a three-story house. A great choice for any child who loves playing with LEGO and dolls.

Looking for a serious board game filled with exciting LEGO? This Ludo game is now discontinued but you can still grab it on Amazon, filled with four different teams and a buildable number spinner.

Once you're done building this huge adventure of Super Mario, you can actually play around with the characters and customise your own levels. Whether playing individually or with group competitions, this has natural problem-solving skills and creative ways to play. It also comes with a free LEGO Super Mario app for enhanced play.

For less than £10, this LEGO Imagine and Play game is fun for all the family and easy to follow. All you need to do is build the characters from the stories and create adventures with the books included. Let your imagination run wild - and right in time for the Christmas season.

There's nothing better than a classic game of chess. Up your chess game with this set made out entirely of LEGO pieces - and it can be used to play checkers too. This set includes over 1,400 pieces so it is a huge set, perfect for getting stuck into.

The Harry Potter LEGO series also has a game where you can navigate around the traditional Hogwarts halls, moving staircases and passageways. Build up your own LEGO dice and play as all of the main characters such as Harry and Hermoine.

If you're looking for a hefty multi-player game that you can get stuck into, this fantasy strategy game can get the whole family involved. You can even change the layout of the LEGO maze to block your opponents and lead your hero to the win.