The best children games for 12 years and older 2023
In 2023 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+ 2023:
MicroMacro: Crime City
- 1 - 4 Players
- 15 - 45 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Immediately playable
So Clover!
Nominated for 5 awards and won 2.
More details for So Clover!- 3 - 6 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Cascadia
- 1 - 4 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Telestrations
Nominated for 9 awards and won 7.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2013
More details for Telestrations- 4 - 8 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Telestrations
The Crew: Mission Deep Sea
Nominated for 2 awards and won 2.
More details for The Crew: Mission Deep Sea- 2 - 5 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
MicroMacro: Crime City – Full House
Nominated for 4 awards.
More details for MicroMacro: Crime City – Full House- 1 - 4 Players
- 15 - 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
7 Wonders Duel
Nominated for 16 awards and won 9.
More details for 7 Wonders Duel- 2 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for 7 Wonders Duel
Codenames: Duet
Nominated for 9 awards and won 4.
More details for Codenames: Duet- 2 Players
- 15 - 30 Minutes
- 11+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!19€ at
.deVideo reviews for Codenames: Duet
Jaipur
Nominated for 7 awards and won 4.
More details for Jaipur- 2 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Immediately playable
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1
Nominated for 21 awards and won 12.
⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2016
More details for Pandemic Legacy: Season 1- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Pandemic Legacy: Season 1
Love Letter
Nominated for 14 awards and won 7.
More details for Love Letter- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Love Letter
The Quacks of Quedlinburg
Nominated for 15 awards and won 10.
⭐️ Kennerspiel des Jahres 2018
More details for The Quacks of Quedlinburg- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for The Quacks of Quedlinburg
Decrypto
Nominated for 14 awards and won 7.
More details for Decrypto- 3 - 8 Players
- 15 - 45 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Decrypto
Skull
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
More details for Skull- 3 - 6 Players
- 15 - 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Skull
The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine
Nominated for 25 awards and won 13.
⭐️ Kennerspiel des Jahres 2020
More details for The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine- 2 - 5 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
For Sale
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for For Sale- 3 - 6 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Splendor Duel
Nominated for 6 awards and won 2.
More details for Splendor Duel- 2 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Codenames: Pictures
Nominated for 3 awards and won 3.
More details for Codenames: Pictures- 2 - 8 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Codenames: Pictures
Star Realms: Frontiers
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Star Realms: Frontiers- 1 - 4 Players
- 20 - 45 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Time's Up!
Nominated for 5 awards and won 2.
More details for Time's Up!- 4 - 18 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Immediately playable
Smart10
Nominated for 4 awards and won 3.
More details for Smart10- 2 - 8 Players
- 20 - 120 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!24€ at.deWingspan
- 1 - 5 Players
- 40 - 70 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Wingspan
The Resistance: Avalon
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
More details for The Resistance: Avalon- 5 - 10 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Easy to learn
Star Realms: Colony Wars
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Star Realms: Colony Wars- 2 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Cartographers
- 1 - 100 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
The Quest for El Dorado
Nominated for 13 awards and won 6.
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2017
More details for The Quest for El Dorado- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for The Quest for El Dorado
Hanamikoji
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Hanamikoji- 2 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Hanamikoji
Welcome To...
Nominated for 12 awards and won 2.
More details for Welcome To...- 1 - 100 Players
- 25 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Welcome To...
MicroMacro: Crime City – All In
- 1 - 4 Players
- 15 - 45 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Immediately playable
Lost Cities
Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.
More details for Lost Cities- 2 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!15€ at.de
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