The best children games for 4 years and older 2023
In 2023 looking for a good game for your child from 4 years? Our overview lists card, dice, and board games that can be played by kids (and adults) ages 4-6.
Board games bridge generations. Most of the games in this list are great fun not only for kids but also for adults. However, they only show their true potential when played together with children.
It is important that the needs and abilities of the children are respected and considered - sensible encouragement and challenge is required here. We have paid close attention to what four-year-old, five-year-old and six-year-old children need and are able to do. The games listed here should neither under- nor overchallenge your kids.
The best board games for all ages
For those who have kids of a different age, we've created more lists with board games separated by age group.
A list of games for kids of all ages can be found here: The best children's games.
The best board games for children over 4 years:
But now to our overview with the best games for children from 4 years 2023:
Outfoxed!
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
More details for Outfoxed!- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Rhino Hero
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Rhino Hero- 2 - 5 Players
- 5 - 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
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
Loopin' Louie
Nominated for 4 awards and won 3.
⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 1994
⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2006
More details for Loopin' Louie- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Dragomino
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!20€ at
.deGulo 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
🔥 Deal: 17% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!
More details for Ribbit- 2 - 5 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
🔥 Great price!8€ at.deViva Topo!
Nominated for 4 awards and won 3.
⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2003
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2003
More details for Viva Topo!- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 - 30 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!27€ at.deMy 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
Concept Kids: Animals
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
🔥 Deal: 11% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!
More details for Concept Kids: Animals- 2 - 12 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
🔥 Great price!20€ at.deVideo reviews for Concept Kids: Animals
Monza
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Monza- 2 - 6 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Monza
Treasure, Ready, Go!
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Animal Upon Animal: Balancing Bridge
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
More details for Animal Upon Animal: Balancing Bridge- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
My First Stone Age
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for My First Stone Age
Animal Upon Animal: Crest Climbers
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Monsieur Carrousel
- 1 - 6 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Chicken Cha Cha Cha
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 - 20 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Dragon's Breath
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 - 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Nacht der Magier
Nominated for 13 awards and won 5.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2006
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2006
More details for Nacht der Magier- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 - 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Trötofant
- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 5+ 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
Magic Mountain
- 1 - 6 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
🔥 Great price!22€ at.deMy First Castle Panic
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for My First Castle Panic- 1 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!20€ at.deHedgehog Roll
- 1 - 4 Players
- 20 - 25 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!15€ at.deLoopin' Chewie
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Loopin' Chewie- 2 - 3 Players
- 10 - 15 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Mäuse-Rallye
- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Piou Piou
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Piou Piou- 2 - 5 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Spooky Stairs
Nominated for 7 awards and won 5.
⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2004
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2004
More details for Spooky Stairs- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 - 15 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Schnappt Hubi!
- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!38€ at.deGigamons
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2023
More details for Gigamons- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
🔥 Great price!20€ at.de
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