The best video games to help you – and the kids – survive the summer holidays

From dealing with flight delays and preventing the children fighting, to claiming 15 minutes for yourself, we have recommendations for every summer holiday scenario

The summer holidays are upon us, as are the immense tasks of navigating long trips, airports and keeping children amused for what feels like 400 days with no school. Video games can be a godsend for parents at this time, but there is a delicate balance to be struck: for kids, you want something entertaining enough to keep them out of your hair for a while, but not so addictive that you lose them completely for weeks on end. For adults, you need something you can play in the brief snatches of time when you're not making someone a snack.

We're here to help. These are the best video games to keep everyone happy during the summer holidays, for every kind of scenario and gamer.