The best children games for 12 years and older 2021
In 2021 looking for a good game for your child from 12 years? Our overview lists card, dice and board games that can be played by children (and adults) between the ages of 12 and 14.
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 twelve, thirteen and fourteen year old children need and can 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 kids 12 years and older:
But now for our overview of the best games for kids 12+ 2021:
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1
Nominated for 21 awards and won 12.
Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2016
More details for Pandemic Legacy: Season 12 - 4 Players
60 Minutes
13+ years old
Complexity: medium
Video reviews for Pandemic Legacy: Season 1
7 Wonders Duel
Nominated for 16 awards and won 9.
More details for 7 Wonders Duel2 Players
30 Minutes
10+ years old
Complexity: easy
😕 Questionable price22€ at.de
Video reviews for 7 Wonders Duel
The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine
Nominated for 12 awards and won 6.
Kennerspiel des Jahres 2020
More details for The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine2 - 5 Players
20 Minutes
10+ years old
Complexity: easy
👍 Good price!9€ at.de
Codenames: Duet
Nominated for 9 awards and won 4.
🔥 Deal: 6% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!More details for Codenames: Duet2 - 99 Players
15 - 30 Minutes
11+ years old
Complexity: very easy
🔥 Great price!14€ at.de
Video reviews for Codenames: Duet
MicroMacro: Crime City
1 - 4 Players
15 - 45 Minutes
10+ years old
Complexity: very easy
👍 Good price!26€ at.de
Telestrations
Nominated for 8 awards and won 6.
Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2013
More details for Telestrations4 - 8 Players
30 Minutes
12+ years old
Complexity: very easy
Video reviews for Telestrations
Wingspan
1 - 5 Players
40 - 70 Minutes
10+ years old
Complexity: easy
Video reviews for Wingspan
The Quacks of Quedlinburg
Nominated for 14 awards and won 9.
Kennerspiel des Jahres 2018
More details for The Quacks of Quedlinburg2 - 4 Players
45 Minutes
10+ years old
Complexity: easy
Video reviews for The Quacks of Quedlinburg
Decrypto
Nominated for 14 awards and won 7.
More details for Decrypto3 - 8 Players
15 - 45 Minutes
12+ years old
Complexity: easy
👍 Good price!19€ at.de
Video reviews for Decrypto
Jaipur
Nominated for 6 awards and won 3.
More details for Jaipur2 Players
30 Minutes
12+ years old
Complexity: very easy
🔥 Great price!12€ at.de
Star Realms: Colony Wars
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Star Realms: Colony Wars2 Players
20 Minutes
12+ years old
Complexity: easy
Star Realms: Frontiers
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Star Realms: Frontiers1 - 4 Players
20 - 45 Minutes
12+ years old
Complexity: easy
Cartographers
1 - 100 Players
30 - 45 Minutes
10+ years old
Complexity: easy
🔥 Great price!15€ at.de
Terraforming Mars
Nominated for 26 awards and won 13.
Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2017
More details for Terraforming Mars1 - 5 Players
120 Minutes
12+ years old
Complexity: medium
Video reviews for Terraforming Mars
Love Letter
Nominated for 14 awards and won 7.
More details for Love Letter2 - 4 Players
20 Minutes
10+ years old
Complexity: very easy
Video reviews for Love Letter
The Resistance: Avalon
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
More details for The Resistance: Avalon5 - 10 Players
30 Minutes
13+ years old
Complexity: easy
Welcome To...
Nominated for 11 awards and won 2.
More details for Welcome To...1 - 100 Players
25 Minutes
10+ years old
Complexity: easy
Video reviews for Welcome To...
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure
Nominated for 11 awards and won 3.
More details for Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure2 - 4 Players
30 - 60 Minutes
12+ years old
Complexity: easy
😕 Questionable price80€ at.de
Skull
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
More details for Skull3 - 6 Players
15 - 45 Minutes
10+ years old
Complexity: very easy
😕 Questionable price20€ at.de
Video reviews for Skull
Codenames: Pictures
Nominated for 3 awards and won 3.
More details for Codenames: Pictures2 - 8 Players
15 Minutes
10+ years old
Complexity: very easy
👍 Good price!15€ at.de
Video reviews for Codenames: Pictures
For Sale
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for For Sale3 - 6 Players
30 Minutes
10+ years old
Complexity: very easy
Hanamikoji
Nominated for 1 award.
🔥 Deal: 13% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!More details for Hanamikoji2 Players
15 Minutes
10+ years old
Complexity: easy
🔥 Great price!10€ at.de
Video reviews for Hanamikoji
PARKS
Nominated for 9 awards and won 2.
More details for PARKS1 - 5 Players
30 - 60 Minutes
10+ years old
Complexity: easy
💸 Too expensive!64€ at.de
Watergate
Nominated for 7 awards and won 3.
More details for Watergate2 Players
30 - 60 Minutes
12+ years old
Complexity: easy
Video reviews for Watergate
Star Realms
Nominated for 10 awards and won 3.
More details for Star Realms2 Players
20 Minutes
12+ years old
Complexity: easy
💸 Too expensive!22€ at.de
Time's Up!
Nominated for 5 awards and won 2.
More details for Time's Up!4 - 18 Players
90 Minutes
12+ years old
Complexity: very easy
The Quest for El Dorado
Nominated for 10 awards and won 3.
Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2017
More details for The Quest for El Dorado2 - 4 Players
30 - 60 Minutes
10+ years old
Complexity: easy
Video reviews for The Quest for El Dorado
7 Wonders
2 - 7 Players
30 Minutes
10+ years old
Complexity: easy
💸 Too expensive!55€ at.de
Tumblin-Dice
2 - 4 Players
45 Minutes
13+ years old
Complexity: very easy
Splendor
2 - 4 Players
30 Minutes
10+ years old
Complexity: easy
Video reviews for Splendor
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