The best board games for children 2023
Children's games are often oriented around simple rules and elementary themes that are actually aimed at younger players. However, the best children's games are so popular because they can be (and are) enjoyed by players of all ages. Loopin Louie or the balance games of the Rhino Hero series, for example, are such games for children.
Finely grained lists for every age
We created special lists for card, dice and board games that can be played well by children (and adults) of all ages. For those who have children of a special age, we have listed them in more detail:
Additional lists with board games for every age from 0 to 18.
List with the Best Board Games for Children 2023
But now to our overview with the best games for kids 2023:
Coconuts
Nominated for 3 awards.
More details for Coconuts- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Coconuts
ICECOOL2
- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for ICECOOL2
ICECOOL
- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for ICECOOL
Animal Upon Animal
Nominated for 5 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2005
More details for Animal Upon Animal- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Gulo Gulo
- 2 - 6 Players
- 15 - 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Ribbit
Nominated for 4 awards.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2005
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2005
More details for Ribbit- 2 - 5 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Ghost Fightin' Treasure Hunters
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2014
More details for Ghost Fightin' Treasure Hunters- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Ghost Fightin' Treasure Hunters
My First Carcassonne
Nominated for 6 awards and won 3.
More details for My First Carcassonne- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 - 20 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for My First Carcassonne
SOS Dino
- 1 - 4 Players
- 25 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!30€ at
.deMonza
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Monza- 2 - 6 Players
- 10 - 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Monza
Chronicles of Avel
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
More details for Chronicles of Avel- 1 - 4 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
My First Stone Age
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for My First Stone Age
Magic Mountain
- 1 - 6 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!23€ at.dePyramid of Pengqueen
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Pyramid of Pengqueen- 2 - 5 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Sleeping Queens
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
More details for Sleeping Queens- 2 - 5 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
🔥 Great price!11€ at.deChicken Cha Cha Cha
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 - 20 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Detective Charlie
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
🔥 Deal: 8% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!
More details for Detective Charlie- 1 - 5 Players
- 25 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Immediately playable
🔥 Great price!20€ at.deTicket to Ride: First Journey (U.S.)
Nominated for 2 awards and won 2.
More details for Ticket to Ride: First Journey (U.S.)- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 - 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!27€ at.deDragon's Breath
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 - 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!12€ at.deLeo
- 2 - 5 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Jurassic Snack
- 2 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Immediately playable
The Enchanted Tower
Nominated for 7 awards and won 3.
⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2013
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2013
More details for The Enchanted Tower- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 - 25 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!25€ at.deMonsieur Carrousel
- 1 - 6 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Ticket to Ride: First Journey (Europe)
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
More details for Ticket to Ride: First Journey (Europe)- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 - 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Easy to learn
👍 Good price!27€ at.deMäuse-Rallye
- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Dancing Eggs
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
More details for Dancing Eggs- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Schnappt Hubi!
- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!36€ at.deZoo Run
- 1 - 5 Players
- 10 - 20 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Snail Sprint!
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Snail Sprint!- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Snail Sprint!
Burg Appenzell
Nominated for 13 awards and won 6.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2007
More details for Burg Appenzell- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Easy to learn
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