The best children games for 3 years and older 2023
In 2023 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 2023:
Animal Upon Animal
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
Nominated for 4 awards and won 3.
⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 1994
⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2006
More details for Loopin' Louie- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
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
👍 Good price!27€ at
.deMy First Carcassonne
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
Concept Kids: Animals
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
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More details for Concept Kids: Animals- 2 - 12 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
🔥 Great price!20€ at.deVideo reviews for Concept Kids: Animals
Animal Upon Animal: Crest Climbers
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Monsieur Carrousel
- 1 - 6 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!25€ at.deChicken Cha Cha Cha
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 - 20 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!20€ at.deHedgehog Roll
- 1 - 4 Players
- 20 - 25 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!14€ at.deLoopin' 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
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
👍 Good price!27€ at.deMonster 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
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
Koboldbande
- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
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
Bee Alert
- 2 - 5 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
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
The Little Orchard
- 1 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 3+ years old
- Immediately playable
Unicorn Glitterluck: Cloud Stacking
- 1 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!15€ at.deZoff im Hühnerhof
- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Mein erster Spieleschatz
- 1 - 6 Players
- 5 Minutes
- 3+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!30€ at.deKaruba Junior
- 1 - 4 Players
- 5 - 10 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
🔥 Great price!20€ at.deKayanak
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!24€ at.deOrchard: The Card Game
- 1 - 6 Players
- 3+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Orchard: The Card Game
Orchard: Memo Game
- 1 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 3+ years old
- Immediately playable
Schildi Schildkröte
Nominated for 2 awards.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2005
More details for Schildi Schildkröte- 2 - 4 Players
- 5 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
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