The best children games for 5 years and older 2024
In 2024 looking for a good game for your child from 5 years? Our overview lists card, dice, and board games that can be played by kids (and adults) ages 5-7.
Board games bridge generations. Most of the games in this list are great fun not only for kids but also for adults. However, they only show their true potential when played together with children.
It is important that the needs and abilities of the children are respected and considered - sensible encouragement and challenge is required here. We have paid close attention to what five-year-old, six-year-old and seven-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 5 years and older:
But now to our overview with the best games for children from 5 years 2024:
Rhino Hero: Super Battle
Rhino Hero: Super Battle is a captivating 3D stacking game that sees the return of Rhino Hero, this time joined by fellow super-heroes Giraffe Boy, Big E., and Batguin. Players engage in an exciting challenge of building a wobbly skyscraper while navigating fierce battles among these charismatic characters. The game adds an extra layer of fun with the presence of mischievous spider monkeys that players must contend with during their skyscraper construction and superhero battles.
Nominated for 5 awards and won 3.
More details for Rhino Hero: Super Battle- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 - 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
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Outfoxed!
Outfoxed! invites you into a whimsical detective chase after Mrs. Plumpert's missing prized pot pie. It's a cooperative game where players work together to gather clues, eliminate suspects, and catch the cunning fox before it escapes. The game introduces a unique evidence scanner mechanism that adds a fun twist to deducing the thief among a lineup of potential foxes.
Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.
More details for Outfoxed!- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Rhino Hero
Rhino Hero is a dexterity-based card game that combines elements of building and strategy. Players take turns constructing a skyscraper with walls and roof cards, while moving a heroic rhino figurine up the building.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Rhino Hero- 2 - 5 Players
- 5 - 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Coconuts
Coconuts is a lively dexterity game inspired by the "Monkey King" character from Chinese mythology. In this engaging and playful game, players take turns launching coconuts towards cups positioned in the center of the play area. Successfully landing a coconut in a cup allows you to stack it on your board. Even more strategically, if you land a coconut in an opponent's cup, you can claim it and move it to your board. The game also features "Monkey King Magic" cards, which add a twist by allowing players to disrupt their opponents' shots in various ways. The first player to build a pyramid of six cups on their board is the winner.
Nominated for 3 awards.
More details for Coconuts- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Coconuts
ICECOOL2
- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for ICECOOL2
ICECOOL
ICECOOL is an energetic and playful flicking game set in a penguin school, where players assume the roles of rascally penguins trying to snatch fish and the vigilant Hall Monitor trying to maintain order.
Nominated for 14 awards and won 6.
⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2017
More details for ICECOOL- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for ICECOOL
Dragomino
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
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Nominated for 8 awards and won 4.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2022
More details for Quacks & Co.: Quedlinburg Dash- 2 - 4 Players
- 25 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!Check for best price now at*Unlock! Kids: Detective Stories
Unlock! Kids: Detective Stories brings the beloved Unlock! game system to younger audiences, allowing families to enjoy the thrill of escape rooms from the comfort of their homes. This edition is tailored for children aged 6 and up, offering a simplified experience that encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and imaginative play without the need for an app.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 2.
More details for Unlock! Kids: Detective Stories- 1 - 4 Players
- 20 - 60 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Easy to learn
Gulo Gulo
Gulo Gulo is an innovative and family-friendly board game that challenges players with a unique and tactile experience. In this game, players take on the roles of wolverines (Gulos) on a daring mission to rescue a baby Gulo from the clutches of a swamp vulture. However, the rescue mission is not straightforward, as the adult Gulos are tempted by the delicious eggs of the swamp vulture, leading to a series of precarious attempts to steal the eggs without triggering an alarm.
Nominated for 2 awards.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2003
More details for Gulo Gulo- 2 - 6 Players
- 15 - 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
The Magic Labyrinth
The Magic Labyrinth is an enchanting board game that tests players’ memory and skill as they navigate through a tricky maze. Designed for younger players, this game casts participants as little magician apprentices who must recover lost magical objects from within their master’s labyrinth. The catch? The walls of the maze are invisible, and players must rely on their memory and careful maneuvering to avoid them.
Nominated for 13 awards and won 6.
⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2009
⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2009
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2009
More details for The Magic Labyrinth- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 - 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Ribbit
Ribbit (formerly known as Schildkrötenrennen or "Turtle Race" in its original version) offers a delightful, strategic race experience suited for families and players of all ages. This game is built around the concept of racing turtles—or frogs, in the reprint—across a field to reach a tasty salad.
Nominated for 4 awards.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2005
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2005
More details for Ribbit- 2 - 5 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
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Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Monza- 2 - 6 Players
- 10 - 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
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Animal Upon Animal: Balancing Bridge
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
More details for Animal Upon Animal: Balancing Bridge- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
My First Stone Age
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for My First Stone Age
Magic Mountain
- 1 - 6 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
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- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Wizardry to the Power of Three
- 2 - 6 Players
- 20 - 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Wizardry to the Power of Three
My Lil' Everdell
- 1 - 4 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Easy to learn
Dragon's Breath
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 - 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!Check for best price now at*Ticket to Ride: First Journey (U.S.)
Nominated for 2 awards and won 2.
More details for Ticket to Ride: First Journey (U.S.)- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 - 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
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- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Leo
- 2 - 5 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Nacht der Magier
Nominated for 13 awards and won 5.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2006
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2006
More details for Nacht der Magier- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 - 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Ticket to Ride: First Journey (Europe)
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
More details for Ticket to Ride: First Journey (Europe)- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 - 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Easy to learn
🔥 Great price!Check for best price now at*The Enchanted Tower
Nominated for 7 awards and won 3.
⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2013
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2013
More details for The Enchanted Tower- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 - 25 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Mäuse-Rallye
- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Käseklau!
- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Snail Sprint!
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Snail Sprint!- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Snail Sprint!
Dancing Eggs
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
More details for Dancing Eggs- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
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