The huge growth of Children’s board games available has been very encouraging for us concerned about our children having interaction with others in the real world as well as on device screens. Games of the educational variety, the classics, and those made for ease of just having fun are some of the kids board games covered here.
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Kid’s Board Game Of The Month
My Little Scythe (ages 8+ / 1-6 players)
This game is aimed at slightly older children as it is a little more complex than many children’s games. However, the rules are fairly easy to learn despite there being quite a lot to keep track of during gameplay.
Games that Introduce Kid’s to Game Mechanics
These are great games that will introduce children to mechanisms that are part of board games with more complexity and functions.
Magic Maze for Kids (ages 5+) Review & How to Play
Magic Maze “Kids” is a board game for children (ages 5 and up) that uses the same mechanisms as the original family Magic Maze version. It’s a real time game which means that any player throughout the game can take a turn if it matches what’s needed on the board. The cooperative aspect means children play against the game
Enchanted Forest (ages 6+) Board Game Review & How to Play
Filled with fun and adventure, Enchanted Forest is a game that’s perfect for younger players that may wish to become more involved in board gaming. It may be considered educational given that they have to use their memory when playing. It’s also simple to learn which makes it easy enough for children aged 8.
Sheriff of Nottingham (ages 14+) Game Review & How to Play
A great medieval themed game that involves a lot of fun bluffing, guessing and a slice of bribery added to the mix. The age recommendation is 14+, however, children as young as 12 pick it up quick enough, and its play time length is around an hour a game. It is has been recognized through a number of awards.
Classics for Children
Candy Land (ages 3+) Review & How to Play
Candyland is a board game for children that’s simplistic in its set up and play, and intended to introduce the kids to playing tabletops. Best suited for kids aged 3 and up!
Guess Who? (ages 6+) Board Game Review & How to Play
Guess Who? is a timeless classic that has kept children and families entertained since 1979. Simple and fun deduction type game, and a bit of guessing.
Trouble (ages 5+) Game Review & How to Play
The board game Trouble (known in the UK as Frustration) is a simple kiddies classic with the pop-o-matic thingy within the board center that’s a lot of simple fun.
Educational for Children
Ocean Raiders (ages 5+) Review & How to Play
With Ocean Raiders your kids will experience the simplicity of ladders and chutes whilst learning numbers and addition. Math practice and plenty of fun too, this is an educational game with a difference.
Money Bags (ages 7+) Board Game Review & How to Play
Money Bags Coin Value really is the perfect way to teach young children the value of money without it feeling like homework! Players must make their way around the board to earn money by completing tasks.
Snug as a Bug in a Rug (ages 5+) Game Review & How to Play
Spin the spinner to get the matching colored bug under the rug as quick as possible! Make sure all the bugs are under the rug before the 3 stink bugs stink up the place, and the whole team wins. A cooperative game for kids!