HOLIDAYS : Where to Find Games

The following stores carry most of the family games listed. Phone for availability. Some stores may have extended holiday hours.

* The Game Keeper, 9301 Tampa Ave., Northridge Fashion Center. (818) 701-1846. Hours: Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Also 2306 Glendale Galleria. (818) 242-1700. Hours: Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

* Ventura Toys, 14545 1/2 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. (818) 784-6706. Hours: Mondays through Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

* Buddy Brown Toys, 12166 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. (818) 766-3649. Hours: Mondays through Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

* Imaginarium, Northridge Fashion Center. 9301 Tampa Ave. (818) 772-0486. Hours: Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Topanga Plaza, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park. (818) 884-7752. Hours: Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sherman Oaks Fashion Square, 14006 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks. (818) 995-7445. Hours: Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

* Toy to the World, 10805 Zelzah Ave., Granada Hills. (818) 363-1251. Hours: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* Toys R Us, 6245 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. (818) 346-9751. 16040 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, (818) 780-5115; 683 North Victory Blvd., Burbank, (818) 841-5037. Hours: Mondays through Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

* Kay-Bee Toy and Hobby Shop, Fallbrook Mall, 6633 Fallbrook Ave., Canoga Park. (818) 340-8627. Hours: Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Also at Topanga Plaza, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park. (818) 704-5281. Same hours. Northridge Fashion Center, 9301 Tampa Ave. (818) 885-1566. Hours: Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sherman Oaks Galleria, 15301 Ventura Blvd., (818) 788-5230. Hours: Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 1186 Glendale Galleria. (818) 244-3812. Hours: Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.