The best children games for 3 years and older 2024
In 2024 looking for a good game for your child from 3 years? Our overview lists card, dice and board games that can be played by children (and adults) between the ages of 3 and 5.
It is important that the needs and abilities of the very young are taken into account - sensible encouragement and challenge is required here. We have paid close attention to what two-year-old, three-year-old and four-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 children from 3 years:
But now to our overview with the best games for children from 3 years 2024:
Animal Upon Animal
Animal Upon Animal (original title: Tier auf Tier) is a delightful and family-friendly stacking game that challenges players to carefully balance wooden animal figures to create an ever-growing pyramid. The game is designed for all ages, showcasing both fun and skill in a simple yet engaging format.
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
Loopin' Louie is a light-hearted, action-packed board game that is as silly as it is addictive. Designed for players of all ages, this game centers around protecting your chickens from a looping airplane piloted by Louie.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 3.
⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 1994
⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2006
🔥 Deal: 12% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!
More details for Loopin' Louie- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
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*Time's Up! Kids
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Time's Up! Kids- 2 - 12 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Concept Kids: Animals
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
More details for Concept Kids: Animals- 2 - 12 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Concept Kids: Animals
Viva 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
My First Carcassonne
My First Carcassonne, also known as Carcassonne Junior, introduces the iconic tile-laying gameplay of the classic Carcassonne to a younger audience. This game captures the essence of the original while simplifying the mechanics to make it accessible for children, making it a wonderful entry point into the world of board games.
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
Chicken Cha Cha Cha
Chicken Cha Cha Cha is a delightful and engaging memory game that combines the whimsy of chickens learning to dance with the challenge of strategic movement and memory. Players become chickens vying to out-memorize and outmaneuver their opponents around a circuitous path, aiming to collect the tail feathers of their rivals by accurately recalling the images hidden on octagonal tiles.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 4.
⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 1998
More details for Chicken Cha Cha Cha- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 - 20 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
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- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Zoo Run
- 1 - 5 Players
- 10 - 20 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Loopin' Chewie
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Loopin' Chewie- 2 - 3 Players
- 10 - 15 Minutes
- 4+ 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
Da ist der Wurm drin
Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.
⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2011
More details for Da ist der Wurm drin- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 - 20 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Hedgehog Roll
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2020
🔥 Deal: 17% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!
More details for Hedgehog Roll- 1 - 4 Players
- 20 - 25 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
🔥 Great price!Check for best price now at*The Ladybug's Costume Party
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2002
More details for The Ladybug's Costume Party- 2 - 6 Players
- 20 - 30 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Hide the Kids!
Nominated for 5 awards and won 2.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2009
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2009
More details for Hide the Kids!- 2 - 8 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Monster Chase
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Monster Chase- 1 - 6 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Monster Chase
Orchard
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Orchard- 2 - 8 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 3+ years old
- Immediately playable
🔥 Great price!Check for best price now at*Hoot Owl Hoot!
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2013
More details for Hoot Owl Hoot!- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
The Color Monster
Nominated for 2 awards.
🔥 Deal: 9% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!
More details for The Color Monster- 2 - 5 Players
- 25 Minutes
- 3+ years old
- Immediately playable
🔥 Great price!Check for best price now at*Video reviews for The Color Monster
Spot it! 1,2,3
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2014
More details for Spot it! 1,2,3- 2 - 6 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
My 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!Check for best price now at*The Little Orchard
- 1 - 4 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 3+ years old
- Immediately playable
Bee Alert
- 2 - 5 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Koboldbande
- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Foto Fish
Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2020
More details for Foto Fish- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 - 20 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Unicorn Glitterluck: Cloud Stacking
- 1 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Sleepy Castle
- 1 - 4 Players
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Monsieur Carrousel
- 1 - 6 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Kayanak
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
🔥 Great price!Check for best price now at*Karuba Junior
- 1 - 4 Players
- 5 - 10 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
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