The Best "Parents' Choice Awards🇺🇸" winners and nominees 2024

Looking for a good game that won or was nominated for the Parents' Choice Awards? Then we have just the thing for you: A list of the best Parents' Choice Awards winners and games that were on the nomination list.

What is the Parents' Choice Awards?

The "Parents' Choice Awards" is an award for dice, card & board games. The award originates from 🇺🇸USA, was created in 2012 and is voted by a jury.

The Parents' Choice Awards are the oldest non-profit program in the USA. However, the Parents' Choice Awards program recognizes not only games for children, but also: books, toys, music and stories, magazines, software, video games, television, and websites. Parents' Choice Foundation panels of educators, scientists, performing artists, librarians, parents and, yes, the children themselves, identify the best products for children of different ages, backgrounds, abilities and interests.

Parents' Choice Awards Categories

The Parents' Choice Awards honor the following categories each year:

  • Parents' Choice Awards
  • Fun Stuff Award

For more info, visit the official Parents' Choice Awards homepage or the Wikipedia contribution of Parents' Choice Awards.

Other game awards from around the world.

There are many more game awards from around the world, you can find a list at the bottom of this page.

List of best Parents' Choice Awards winners & nominees 2024:

This list was last updated on February 25, 2024. We compared 349 board games for this list and selected the top 30. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. Telestrations

    All details for the board game Telestrations and similar games

    Telestrations is a light-hearted and entertaining party game that blends drawing and word-guessing in a hilarious and often unpredictable way. The game is based on the classic concept of "telephone" but adds a visual twist.

    Nominated for 9 awards and won 7.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2013

    More details for Telestrations
    • 4 - 8 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Telestrations

    • YouTube Review for the game "Telestrations" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  2. Dixit

    All details for the board game Dixit and similar games

    Dixit is a beautifully imaginative and simple card game that emphasizes creativity and interpretation. Each turn, a player becomes the storyteller, selecting a card from their hand and giving a sentence or phrase inspired by the card’s image. The other players then choose cards from their hands that they feel best match the storyteller's sentence.

    Nominated for 20 awards and won 10.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2010

    More details for Dixit
    • 3 - 8 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  3. Sushi Go!

    All details for the board game Sushi Go! and similar games

    Sushi Go! is a dynamic, fast-paced card game set in a sushi restaurant. Players aim to grab the best sushi combinations as they come around. It's all about strategy, from picking the perfect sushi rolls to collecting sashimi sets. Boost your scores with wasabi-flavored nigiri, and don't forget to load up on pudding by the end!

    Nominated for 9 awards and won 2.

    More details for Sushi Go!
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    👍 Good price!10€ atAmazon.de*
  4. Lost Cities

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    Lost Cities is a two-player card game focused on building profitable archaeological expeditions. Part of the Kosmos two-player series, it features a deck with cards ranked 2–10 in various colors, including a new sixth color added in 2019. The game also employs "handshake" cards as multipliers for scoring.

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.

    More details for Lost Cities
    • 2 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    👍 Good price!15€ atAmazon.de*
  5. Cahoots

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    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    More details for Cahoots
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    👍 Good price!9€ atAmazon.de*

    Video reviews for Cahoots

    • YouTube Review for the game "Cahoots" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  6. Qwixx

    All details for the board game Qwixx and similar games

    Qwixx is a fast-paced and engaging dice game that involves all players actively, regardless of whose turn it is. It combines simple mechanics with a need for strategic decision-making, making it a fun and interactive game for all involved.

    Nominated for 9 awards and won 3.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2013

    ⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2013

    More details for Qwixx
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  7. ICECOOL

    All details for the board game ICECOOL and similar games

    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

    • YouTube Review for the game "ICECOOL" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  8. Sushi Roll

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    Sushi Roll is a delightful dice game that transforms the beloved card game Sushi Go! into a dynamic, dice-rolling feast. Players dive into the world of sushi-making with this engaging, family-friendly game that uses dice to represent various sushi ingredients, combining strategy with luck.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Sushi Roll
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Sushi Roll

    • YouTube Review for the game "Sushi Roll" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  9. Imagine

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    Imagine is a creative and engaging party game that challenges players to guess over a thousand different items from various categories using 61 unique transparent cards. These cards can be combined by placing them next to each other or by layering them on top of one another to create representations of the items to be guessed. The key rule is that players must convey these concepts silently, relying solely on their ability to manipulate and combine the cards to express their ideas.

    Nominated for 6 awards and won 2.

    More details for Imagine
    • 3 - 8 Players
    • 15 - 30 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  10. Drop It

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    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    More details for Drop It
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  11. Wits & Wagers Party

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    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    More details for Wits & Wagers Party
    • 4 - 18 Players
    • 25 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  12. Happy Salmon

    All details for the board game Happy Salmon and similar games

    Happy Salmon is a delightfully simple and frenetic card game that promises loads of laughter and fast-paced fun. With no turns and rapid-fire gameplay, it's perfect for parties and family gatherings.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    More details for Happy Salmon
    • 3 - 8 Players
    • 2 Minutes
    • 6+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  13. Spot it!

    All details for the board game Spot it! and similar games

    Spot it!, also known as Dobble, is a fast-paced, fun-filled pattern recognition game. It's a simple yet engaging game where players race to find matching symbols between two cards.

    Nominated for 6 awards and won 2.

    More details for Spot it!
    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  14. Word Slam

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    Nominated for 4 awards and won 3.

    More details for Word Slam
    • 3 - 99 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Word Slam

    • YouTube Review for the game "Word Slam" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  15. Ingenious

    All details for the board game Ingenious and similar games

    Ingenious, also known as Einfach Genial, is a strategic tile-placement game that challenges players to think tactically about color scoring. It's a game that balances individual progress with the need to perform well across different areas.

    Nominated for 14 awards and won 7.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2004

    More details for Ingenious
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  16. Animal Upon Animal: Balancing Bridge

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 5+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  17. Jungle Speed

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    Jungle Speed is a lively and fast-paced game that tests players' observation skills and quick reflexes. It's a game filled with excitement and often leads to bursts of laughter due to its frantic and fun nature.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2003

    More details for Jungle Speed
    • 2 - 10 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  18. Imhotep

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    Imhotep invites players into the ancient world of Egypt, where they compete as builders trying to leave their mark on history by constructing notable monuments.

    Nominated for 7 awards and won 2.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2016

    More details for Imhotep
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 40 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  19. Abandon All Artichokes

    All details for the board game Abandon All Artichokes and similar games

    Abandon All Artichokes is a delightful and quirky card game that brings a fresh twist to the typical deck-building genre. With its unique theme centered around gardening and specifically getting rid of artichokes, this game offers a light-hearted and engaging experience suitable for a wide range of players.

    Nominated for 5 awards and won 2.

    More details for Abandon All Artichokes
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  20. Bring Your Own Book

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    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    More details for Bring Your Own Book
    • 3 - 8 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  21. Butterfly Garden

    All details for the board game Butterfly Garden and similar games

    Indigo is a captivating tile-laying game that combines strategy with a touch of competition, as players maneuver to guide precious gemstones to their goals. This game, reminiscent of classics like Metro, Tsuro, and Linie 1, challenges players to construct pathways on a shared board, where the twist lies in moving gems towards objectives for points, rather than simply building the longest route.

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2012

    More details for Butterfly Garden
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  22. Forbidden Desert

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    Forbidden Desert is a cooperative adventure game where players work together to recover a legendary flying machine from the ruins of an ancient desert city, while surviving extreme environmental challenges.

    Nominated for 7 awards and won 4.

    More details for Forbidden Desert
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Forbidden Desert

    • YouTube Review for the game "Forbidden Desert" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  23. Dimension

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    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    More details for Dimension
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  24. Doodle Quest

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    Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.

    More details for Doodle Quest
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 6+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  25. Beasts of Balance

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    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    More details for Beasts of Balance
    • 1 - 5 Players
    • 15 - 30 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Beasts of Balance

    • YouTube Review for the game "Beasts of Balance" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  26. Ubongo

    All details for the board game Ubongo and similar games

    Ubongo is a fast-paced, puzzle-solving board game where players race against time and each other to complete individual puzzles and collect precious gems.

    Nominated for 10 awards and won 6.

    ⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2005

    More details for Ubongo
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 25 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  27. Go Nuts for Donuts

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    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

    More details for Go Nuts for Donuts
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  28. BraveRats

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    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    More details for BraveRats
    • 2 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  29. Word Slam Family

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    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    More details for Word Slam Family
    • 3 - 99 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    👍 Good price!11€ atAmazon.de*

    Video reviews for Word Slam Family

    • YouTube Review for the game "Word Slam Family" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  30. Dragonwood

    All details for the board game Dragonwood and similar games

    Dragonwood is an adventurous card and dice game set in a mythical forest filled with fantastical creatures. Players collect sets of adventurer cards to earn dice, which are then used to confront and capture various creatures like ogres, goblins, and dragons. The game encourages strategic thinking as you decide whether to take on smaller creatures or save up for a big attack against the fearsome dragons. Each creature requires different combinations of strikes, stomps, or screams to capture, and each successful capture earns victory points.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 2.

    More details for Dragonwood
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    👍 Good price!15€ atAmazon.de*

    Video reviews for Dragonwood

    • YouTube Review for the game "Dragonwood" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English

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