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20 Toys, Games, & Activities to Beat Cabin Fever

20 Toys, Games, & Activities to Beat Cabin Fever
20 Toys, Games, & Activities to Beat Cabin Fever

February often feels like a weird limbo where the memories of the holidays fade while the prospect of spring looms. This year has been colder for many, with record lows, heavy snow, and plenty of reasons to just stay inside. But if you’re stuck inside, make sure to have some engaging toys to entertain kids during playtime. Bonus points if they’ve got a little educational play tied in.

Cabin fever is real, but boredom doesn’t stand a chance when you have the right tools in your toy box. From fast-action games and mega science kits to role-play ideas and puzzles, The Toy Insider has 20 engaging toys to help beat the boredom.


NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MEGA SCIENCE LAB

This three-in-one science kit includes 45 experiments in chemistry, earth science, and science magic. It comes with a bonus guide featuring more than 85 additional experiments using household items, offering more than 130 experiments to explore.

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  • MSRP:
  • $69.99

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HARMONY PLAY KITCHEN

Kids can turn the knobs on the stove, set the temperature on the oven, and use their pretend play skills to whip up their ultimate creations. When playtime is over, little chefs can use the fridge and cabinets to store their leftovers and equipment.

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  • MSRP:
  • $199.99

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DANNY GO! LAVA ADVENTURE GAME

Recreate The Floor is Lava at home with this 13-piece activity set. Families can create an obstacle course and choose one of two play modes as Danny’s voice calls out movement prompts from the show.

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  • MSRP:
  • $34.97

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LIGHTNING MCQUEEN LIGHT-UP REMOTE-CONTROL CAR 

Ka-Chow! Race with the Piston Cup Champion by controlling him with the wireless remote control. Inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Cars, this RC toy drives in all directions, features 360-degree spins, and has a light-up smoke effect. 

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Battery Requirements:
  • 3 AAA

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3DOODLER CANDY

Kids load in a candy capsule and press the button to make delicious 3D creations. The pen is great for decorating sweet treats, and the candy capsule is made with a sugar substitute that’s gentle on blood sugar and teeth.

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99

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NERF LASER OPS BATTLE 2PCK LASER TAG BLASTERS

Gear up for the ultimate laser tag showdown!! Choose your team and go head-to-head in high-speed battles with a 200 ft (61 m) range. Score hits by aiming at your opponent’s blaster, then pump to reload. Lights, sound FX, and vibration give real-time feedback—blasters light up when hit! First to 10 points wins. Add more…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99

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CONNETIX 28 PIECE STAR LIGHT PACK

Kids can light up playtime with hexagons, squares, and triangles that come in eight bright colors. The set includes a rechargeable light-up magnetic tile to transform play into a colorful light show.

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99

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HAPPY HENS PUSH TO POP PUZZLE

This farm-themed puzzle features a wooden board with 5 magnetic hen pieces and 5 numbered buttons. Kids press each button to pop the hens out of their roosts, revealing eggs that match the numbers.

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  • MSRP:
  • $15.99
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS+

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RUBIK’S TETRIS CUBE

Rubik’s and Tetris join forces to create a shapeshifting, Tetrimino-matching brain teaser unlike anything fans have seen before. Instead of solving for solid colours, players twist, turn, and realign the Cube until all six Tetriminoes shift into place. Once mastered, the included I-Tetrimino stand lets you proudly display your completed creation.

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  • MSRP:
  • $15.99

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NINTENDO SWITCH 2 + MARIO KART WORLD BUNDLE

This set includes the Nintendo Switch 2 system and a digital download of the complete Mario Kart World game, a multiplayer racing game exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2.

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  • MSRP:
  • $499.99

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AIR TOOBZ

This STEM-based set features a kid-safe turbine that sends foam balls flying through a network of modular tubes and connectors that kids can arrange however they’d like for fun and educational experimentation.

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  • MSRP:
  • $139.95

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KPOP DEMON HUNTERS RAMEN PUZZLES

Assemble your favorite members from Huntr/x with these 100-piece puzzles. Contained in ramen noodle-like packaging, as seen in KPop Demon Hunters, each completed scene features chibi-style artwork of either Rumi, Mira, or Zoey. Each puzzle sold separately. 

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  • MSRP:
  • $4.99 each

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STMT JEWELRY SPINNER

Get ready to bead your heart out with the STMT D.I.Y. Jewelry Spinner! This isn’t just any bead kit — it’s a bracelet-making party waiting to happen. Complete with over 1,000 beads and 30 feet of cording, you can create stacks and stacks of over 40 bracelets. The reusable revolving case makes beading a breeze…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99–24.99

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CREATIVE CONSTRUCTION WORKBENCH

Featuring kid-safe tools, blueprint instructions, and foam imitation wood, kids will learn the basics of using household tools through imaginative role play. They can saw, hammer, nail, and build safely with minimal cleanup.

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  • MSRP:
  • $54.99

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EASY-BAKE ULTIMATE OVEN

This version of the classic cooking toy features a modern-retro look, a light-up rainbow confetti pattern, and a built-in timer. Use it to prepare sweet and savory treats with Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven baking mixes (sold separately).

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.97

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MAGNA-TILES MICROMAGS 70-PIECE DELUXE SET

The MAGNA-TILES microMAGS line is the next evolution in magnetic building, but it’s also 100% compatible with every MAGNA-TILES piece that has come before it. These smaller pieces are great to play with on their own, and also provide added details to kids’ builds with existing MAGNA-TILES sets. Experience the big potential to take creativity,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99

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BANANAGRAMS

Bananagrams, now from Moose Games, is the iconic word-building game that has been driving players bananas for 20 years. The instantly recognizable banana-shaped pouch holds a ”bunch” of 144 lettered tiles. Players, ranging from one to eight, draw between 11 and 21 tiles (depending on the number of players) and work frantically to create words…

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.95

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LEGO POKÉMON PIKACHU AND POKÉ BALL 

Make an electrifying build with a LEGO building set featuring the lovable Pikachu and a Poké Ball. Trainers can catch and build this 2,050-piece set to display the Pokémon model, complete with electricity details. 

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  • MSRP:
  • $199.99

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DELUXE PRETTY, PRETTY PRINCESS

Just like the original ’90s board game, kids compete to become a pretty, pretty princess. The first player to collect all of their matching jewelry will snatch the crown. This deluxe version includes a pearlized jewelry box, which kids can decorate with included stickers, gems, and more.

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99

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SHARK STRIKE

In this shark-themed bowling game, players go head-to-head by winding up their shark and launching it at their opponents’ fish pins.

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  • MSRP:
  • $21.59

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