The best children games for 8 years and older 2023

In 2023 looking for a good game for your child from 8 years? Our overview lists card, dice and board games that can be played by children between the ages of 8 and 10. However, we have made sure that all games in this list are without exception also fun for adults!

It is important that the needs and abilities of the children are taken into account and considered - sensible encouragement & challenge is required here. We have paid close attention to what eight-, nine- and ten-year-old children need and are able to do. The games listed here should neither under- nor overchallenge your kids.

For those who have children of a different age, we have created additional lists with board games for:

The best board games for all ages

For those who have children of a different age, we have 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 kids 8 years and older

But now to our overview with the best games for children from 8 years 2023:

This list was last updated on July 10, 2023. We compared 513 board games for this list and selected the top 30. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. Zombie Kidz Evolution

    All details for the board game Zombie Kidz Evolution and similar games

    Nominated for 7 awards and won 4.

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 5 - 15 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    👍 Good price!19€ atAmazon.de
  2. Kids Chronicles: Quest for the Moon Stones

    All details for the board game Kids Chronicles: Quest for the Moon Stones and similar games
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    🔥 Great price!20€ atAmazon.de
  3. Karak

    All details for the board game Karak and similar games

    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  4. Dr. Eureka

    All details for the board game Dr. Eureka and similar games

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    👍 Good price!24€ atAmazon.de
  5. Sleeping Queens

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    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  6. SOS Dino

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 25 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    👍 Good price!30€ atAmazon.de
  7. Pyramid of Pengqueen

    All details for the board game Pyramid of Pengqueen and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  8. Ghost Fightin' Treasure Hunters

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    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

    • YouTube Review for the game "Ghost Fightin' Treasure Hunters" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  9. Escape from the Hidden Castle

    All details for the board game Escape from the Hidden Castle and similar games
    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  10. Pharaoh's Gulo Gulo

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  11. Tales & Games: The Three Little Pigs

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  12. Igloo Pop

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    Nominated for 3 awards.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2004

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 15 - 20 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  13. Rapidough

    All details for the board game Rapidough and similar games
    • 4 - 99 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  14. StoryLine: Fairy Tales

    All details for the board game StoryLine: Fairy Tales and similar games
    • 3 - 8 Players
    • 15 - 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  15. Secret Code 13+4

    All details for the board game Secret Code 13+4 and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  16. Shadows in the Forest

    All details for the board game Shadows in the Forest and similar games
    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  17. Activity Junior

    All details for the board game Activity Junior and similar games
    • 2 - 12 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    👍 Good price!24€ atAmazon.de
  18. Dirty Pig

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    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2012

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  19. Master Fox

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    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    👍 Good price!10€ atAmazon.de

    Video reviews for Master Fox

    • YouTube Review for the game "Master Fox" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  20. Tales & Games: Aladdin & the Magic Lamp

    All details for the board game Tales & Games: Aladdin & the Magic Lamp and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Tales & Games: Aladdin & the Magic Lamp

    • YouTube Review for the game "Tales & Games: Aladdin & the Magic Lamp" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  21. Kraken Attack!

    All details for the board game Kraken Attack! and similar games

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 25 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    🔥 Great price!29€ atAmazon.de
  22. Ghosts of the Moor

    All details for the board game Ghosts of the Moor and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 20 - 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Ghosts of the Moor

    • YouTube Review for the game "Ghosts of the Moor" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  23. Zooloretto Junior

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  24. Fireball Island

    All details for the board game Fireball Island and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Fireball Island

    • YouTube Review for the game "Fireball Island" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  25. Cuckoo Zoo

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    Nominated for 2 awards.

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    • 2 - 10 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  26. Weapons & Warriors: Castle Combat Set

    All details for the board game Weapons & Warriors:  Castle Combat Set and similar games
    • 2 - 99 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  27. Andor: The Family Fantasy Game

    All details for the board game Andor: The Family Fantasy Game and similar games

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  28. Dweebies

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    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  29. Hang in There!

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    Nominated for 1 award.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2009

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  30. The Mole in the Hole

    All details for the board game The Mole in the Hole and similar games

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 3.

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable

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