The best games for toddlers 2024
Looking for a really good game for toddlers? We have compared the best games for children up to 4 years and picked out the top25.
What are toddler games?
In our recommendations, we make sure that the games are not only fun, but also always teach something. For toddlers, this is primarily physical and mental dexterity (e.g. patience, winning/losing, remembering things, logical thinking or deftly placing game objects with your hand).
Games for toddlers also fun & challenging for adults
However, the games we recommend are not so rudimentary or boring that they wouldn't be fun for parents and other adults. In fact, with many games, you'll have to really push yourself to keep up with the little ones.
The best board games for all ages
For those who have children of a different age, we have 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.
List of the best games for toddlers 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
My First Adventure: Finding the Dragon
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
More details for My First Adventure: Finding the Dragon- 1 - 5 Players
- 10 - 20 Minutes
- 3+ years old
- Immediately playable
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*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
First Orchard
- 1 - 4 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 2+ years old
- Immediately playable
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- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 3+ years old
- Immediately playable
Mini Kubb
- 2 - 12 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 3+ years old
- Immediately playable
Animal Upon Animal: Crest Climbers
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Magic Mountain
- 1 - 6 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!Check for best price now at*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 - 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
Mäuse-Rallye
- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Käseklau!
- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Roll & Play
- 2 Players
- 5 Minutes
- 1+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Roll & Play
Hedgehog Roll
- 1 - 4 Players
- 20 - 25 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
My Very First Games: Animal upon Animal
- 1 - 4 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 2+ 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
Carla Caramel
Nominated for 1 award.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2023
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More details for Carla Caramel- 1 - 6 Players
- 10 - 25 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
🔥 Great price!Check for best price now at*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
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
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
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
Orchard
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Orchard- 2 - 8 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 3+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good 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.
More details for The Color Monster- 2 - 5 Players
- 25 Minutes
- 3+ years old
- Immediately playable
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Kobold
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More details for Kobold- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
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More details for My Very First Games: To Market!- 1 - 4 Players
- 2+ years old
- Immediately playable
🔥 Great price!Check for best price now at*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
Bee Alert
- 2 - 5 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Hop Hop Hooray!
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2007
More details for Hop Hop Hooray!- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 - 15 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
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