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:

This list was last updated on November 6, 2024. We compared 1312 board games for this list and selected the top 30. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. Animal Upon Animal

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    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

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  2. Loopin' Louie

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    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!

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  3. Time's Up! Kids

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    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 2 - 12 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  4. Concept Kids: Animals

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    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

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    • 2 - 12 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Concept Kids: Animals

    • YouTube Review for the game "Concept Kids: Animals" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  5. Viva Topo!

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    Nominated for 4 awards and won 3.

    ⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2003

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2003

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 - 30 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  6. My First Carcassonne

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    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.

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 10 - 20 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for My First Carcassonne

    • YouTube Review for the game "My First Carcassonne" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  7. Chicken Cha Cha Cha

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    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

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 - 20 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  8. Animal Upon Animal: Crest Climbers

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  9. Monsieur Carrousel

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    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  10. Zoo Run

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    • 1 - 5 Players
    • 10 - 20 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  11. Loopin' Chewie

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    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 2 - 3 Players
    • 10 - 15 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  12. Spooky Stairs

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    Nominated for 7 awards and won 5.

    ⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2004

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2004

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 10 - 15 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  13. Hedgehog Roll

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    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!

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 20 - 25 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  14. Da ist der Wurm drin

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    Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.

    ⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2011

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 - 20 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  15. The Ladybug's Costume Party

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    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

    ⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2002

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 20 - 30 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  16. Hide the Kids!

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    Nominated for 5 awards and won 2.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2009

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2009

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    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  17. Monster Chase

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    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Monster Chase

    • YouTube Review for the game "Monster Chase" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Monster Chase" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  18. Orchard

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    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 3+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  19. Hoot Owl Hoot!

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    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2013

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  20. The Color Monster

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    Nominated for 2 awards.

    🔥 Deal: 9% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 25 Minutes
    • 3+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for The Color Monster

    • YouTube Review for the game "The Color Monster" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  21. Spot it! 1,2,3

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    Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2014

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  22. Bee Alert

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  23. My First Castle Panic

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  24. Foto Fish

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    Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2020

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 - 20 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  25. The Little Orchard

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 3+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  26. Koboldbande

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    Nominated for 3 awards.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2014

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  27. Unicorn Glitterluck: Cloud Stacking

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  28. Sleepy Castle

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  29. Kayanak

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    Nominated for 2 awards and won 2.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 1999

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  30. Karuba Junior

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 5 - 10 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable

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