The best kids games for 7 years and older 2023

In 2023 looking for a good game for your child from 7 years? Our overview lists card, dice and board games that can be played by children (and adults) between the ages of 7 and 9.

It is important that the needs and abilities of the children are taken into account and considered - sensible encouragement & challenge is required here. We have paid close attention to what seven-year-old, eight-year-old and nine-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 7 years and older:

But now to our overview with the best games for children from 7 years 2023:

This list was last updated on November 27, 2023. We compared 514 board games for this list and selected the top 30. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. Zombie Kidz Evolution

    All details for the board game Zombie Kidz Evolution and similar games

    Nominated for 7 awards and won 4.

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 5 - 15 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  2. Kids Chronicles: Quest for the Moon Stones

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  3. Karak

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    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  4. Ghost Fightin' Treasure Hunters

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    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    ⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2014

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Ghost Fightin' Treasure Hunters

    • YouTube Review for the game "Ghost Fightin' Treasure Hunters" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  5. Dr. Eureka

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    Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    👍 Good price!24€ atAmazon.de
  6. SOS Dino

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 25 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    👍 Good price!30€ atAmazon.de
  7. Chronicles of Avel

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    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 60 - 90 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  8. Pyramid of Pengqueen

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  9. Flashback: Zombie Kidz

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    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  10. Sleeping Queens

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    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  11. Detective Charlie

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    Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.

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    • 1 - 5 Players
    • 25 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    👍 Good price!23€ atAmazon.de
  12. Boochie

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  13. Tales & Games: The Three Little Pigs

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  14. Andor: The Family Fantasy Game

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    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  15. Pharaoh's Gulo Gulo

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  16. Igloo Pop

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    Nominated for 3 awards.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2004

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 15 - 20 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  17. Escape from the Hidden Castle

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    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  18. Kraken Attack!

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    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 25 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  19. Dirty Pig

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    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2012

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  20. Fireball Island

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Fireball Island

    • YouTube Review for the game "Fireball Island" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  21. Ghost Blitz: Spooky Doo

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    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  22. Master Fox

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    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    🔥 Great price!10€ atAmazon.de

    Video reviews for Master Fox

    • YouTube Review for the game "Master Fox" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  23. Secret Code 13+4

    All details for the board game Secret Code 13+4 and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  24. Zooloretto Junior

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  25. Snorta!

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    Nominated for 7 awards and won 5.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2005

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    • 3 - 8 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  26. StoryLine: Fairy Tales

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    • 3 - 8 Players
    • 15 - 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  27. Tales & Games: Aladdin & the Magic Lamp

    All details for the board game Tales & Games: Aladdin & the Magic Lamp and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Tales & Games: Aladdin & the Magic Lamp

    • YouTube Review for the game "Tales & Games: Aladdin & the Magic Lamp" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  28. Gold am Orinoko

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    Nominated for 1 award.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2013

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  29. The Mole in the Hole

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    Nominated for 3 awards and won 3.

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  30. Shadows in the Forest

    All details for the board game Shadows in the Forest and similar games
    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    👍 Good price!35€ atAmazon.de

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