20 best board games for kids

A fairly simple, but at the same time exciting game will appeal to children over two years old. You can play alone or with friends, complicate the task by setting a timer. The essence of the game is to use the levers to control the ball, moving it through the maze on the playing field. The winner is the one who completed the task faster without ever dropping the ball from the playing field.

In addition to having fun, this game develops fine motor skills, dexterity, accuracy, coordination of movements. Parents speak very well of it, they consider its main advantage that the children do not get bored with it - they are ready to play it every day for several hours in a row. There are no complaints about the quality of the game either - the plastic is durable, small parts do not break even with daily use.

Chicken Run is a fun and easy game for kids ages 3 and up. The game is aimed at developing fine motor skills and concentration. During the game, the child learns to coordinate complex chains of actions and has fun. The chicken coop suddenly jumps, after which 36 hens of different colors try to escape. Children squeal in surprise, laugh and send chickens to the chicken coop again and again to see how they will jump out - users share in the reviews.

The game involves from 2 to 4 people, the party takes an average of 5-10 minutes. All chickens are divided among the players, after which each of the participants chooses three chickens and places them near the cube. Next, you need to click on the chicken coop so that it begins to slowly prepare for the jump. At this time, players take turns rolling a die with different colored faces. If the color that has fallen out matches the color of the displayed chickens, they are sent to the chicken coop, and others are chosen in their place. When the chicken coop jumps, the chickens in it will scatter. Your goal is to catch the runaways. The winner is the player who was able to help all his chickens escape by throwing them into the chicken coop.

The board game Dobble "Numbers and Shapes" is intended for children from 3 years old. This is an educational card game that is suitable for friendly and family confrontation. This variety is an adapted children's version of the legendary Dobble game, which has become so popular among users. The peculiarity lies in the combination of entertaining and educational orientation. During the game, kids will learn to distinguish geometric shapes, numbers and colors.

The game usually takes no more than 10 minutes. The game can be played by one player or five opponents. On the round cards of the game there are figures and numbers of different colors.And each of the cards always has only one common feature: a number or a geometric figure of the same color. The player's task is to find this similarity as soon as possible.

The floor puzzle "Jungle" is an exciting and educational game for kids from 2 years old, which contributes to the development of sensory skills, attention and associative thinking. 34 elements of various shapes are complemented by 8 game figures of animals. This puzzle is to the liking of kids and their parents, allowing them to have fun together. In the course of collecting pictures, the child gets acquainted with the animals living in the jungle. Users in the reviews note that the large size of the elements is a great advantage, which allows you to carefully consider the inhabitants of the jungle, talk with the child about the features of the appearance of animals, their color and character.

Compared to table puzzles, floor puzzles definitely win, since kids at the age of two years are more likely to move around during the game, and it is still quite difficult for them to concentrate for a long time in a sitting position at the table. All that is needed is to correctly dock the elements in order to get a complete image, which can later be hung on the wall as a picture, after gluing the puzzles together.

An exciting board game that can be played by up to 12 players at the same time. The set includes 55 cards and a bomb, which is activated by pressing a button. The participant in the game must name a word related to what is shown or written on the card. If he thinks too long, the bomb will explode. The winner is the one whose bomb exploded the least.

The game helps not only to have fun, but also to develop ingenuity, replenish vocabulary, learn to think faster. The game is fully adapted for children from the age of four - all tasks are very simple. There are a lot of reviews about the game and they are all very good. Parents enjoy playing it with their children.

"Hungry Hippos" is the best road game, according to parents. The exciting game is designed for two players, starting from the age of 4. This is a compact version of the original game, which is convenient to take with you on the road. Catching balls is suitable for friendly and family confrontations, develops accuracy and improves concentration. As users say in the reviews, you want to play again and again. Each batch is approximately 5 minutes. All parts are stored inside, so you can not be afraid that the balls will be lost.

The heroes of the game, hippos Vega and Glutton, are trying to catch the balls with the help of levers. The only negative is that for more accurate fishing, a flat surface is needed, so feeding hippos will be convenient when traveling by train or on an airplane, but playing while traveling by car will be difficult.

"Turtle Race" is a board game of the "walker" subspecies. This is an educational game that has received a lot of reviews. Users point out the advantages of high-quality cutting of tokens, high-quality printing and thick paper. This is a simple and calm game that can captivate a child for a relatively long time. Designed for children aged 4 years and older, designed for 2-5 players. The party lasts about 20 minutes.

The goal of the game is to bring your turtle to the cabbage field. The turtle chip in pursuit of cabbage moves in accordance with the cards that have fallen out. A feature that makes the game more interesting is that it is possible to move not only forward, but also backward. In addition, turtles love to ride on the shells of their girlfriends. The playing field is represented by 10 steps, thanks to which the game does not have time to get bored with the child.

The legendary table football (kicker) is a game loved by many generations, as evidenced by the survey. The optimal age of players is from 5 years old. The uniqueness of the game lies in the gambling confrontation, which develops dexterity, reaction speed, the ability to concentrate and make decisions quickly. This is a great gift for children, which will not remain indifferent to adults.

Sports game is a football field on the footboards with handles to control the players. 360-degree rotating figures, the presence of mechanical head counters, durable materials (wood), three additional balls - all these advantages are mentioned in user reviews.Due to the fact that the table is foldable, it is easy to transport and store.

A very interesting game designed for 2-4 children aged seven years and older. The rules are very simple, clear from the first time. This is a spatial thinking game in which children are invited to play as ghosts, wandering through the labyrinth of an abandoned castle in search of treasure. During the game, the field is constantly changing, as the participants can move the walls and corridors, making way for the chip. The task of each player is to collect as many treasures as possible and be the first to return. The beauty of the game is that it does not bore children - it only gets more interesting with each move. The party lasts about half an hour.

From the point of view of psychology, the board game is very useful for the development of thinking, reaction speed. She teaches to think over moves in advance, to develop a strategy. Judging by the reviews, sometimes parents play it even without children. It is impossible to find fault with the workmanship - the cardboard is very dense, of high quality, the packaging is decent.

"Uno" is the most budget game among those presented in the rating, but no less exciting. This card board game is for 2 to 10 players aged 7+. The party takes no more than 20 minutes.In Russia, the game is better known as "One Hundred and One". As they say in the reviews, this is a great solution for a party - excitement, enthusiasm and fun!

At the beginning of the game, each player receives 7 cards. The essence of the game is to get rid of the cards. The top card of the remaining deck becomes the starting point. The movement is clockwise. Players must report from their cards the one that will match the top one at that time in color or picture. Having got rid of the penultimate card, the player must shout “Uno!”, Otherwise, he is fined - an additional 4 cards from the deck. When someone has discarded all the cards, the round ends and scoring begins for those who have cards left in their hands. The data is being written. The game is played for several rounds until someone scores a total of 500 points, thus the winner is the one with the fewest points.

The board mobile game "Jenga" is incredibly popular all over the world. The peculiarity of the game is that it remains interesting both in single construction and in the construction of a tower by a large friendly company. This game develops fine motor skills, accuracy, balance, quick reaction and stress resistance. You can build a tower at home, in nature, take it with you on a visit, without worrying that the blocks will be lost or broken.

The rules of the game are extremely simple - after the tower of 54 elements is built, the players take turns pulling out the blocks one at a time, as well as attaching the upper tiers. The game ends with the collapse of the tower, the loser is the one whose actions led to the fall of the building.If the tower is partially destroyed, the game can be continued at the request of the players.

"Imaginarium" is an associative board game for children from 6 years old, in which from 3 to 7 people participate. Experts consider the game extremely useful for children, as it is aimed at developing imagination and logical thinking, expanding the associative range and improving communication skills. On the playing field, each player is marked with an elephant chip. One person acts as a leader who explains to others his associations in relation to the extended card. The right of the leader is transferred to the next player in a circle, thus all participants are equally involved.

The peculiarity is that the players choose from their cards the one that best matches the leader's descriptions. The latter reports the card he was explaining. The cards are shuffled and numbered, and, already choosing from them, everyone votes for the card, which, as it seems to them, belonged to the leader. Depending on whether the participant guessed correctly or not, and also whether someone gave preference to his card, he remains in place, steps back or moves forward several cells. There was a place on the map for additional fields, when getting to which the presenter must, for example, come up with an association of 5 words, associate with a brand or make a description based on a movie.

This game is a kind of analogue of the mafia, but more intense and varied. Suitable for children over eight years old and adults, up to 12 players can participate at the same time, and the game lasts about half an hour. There are "good" and "bad" in the game, between which the struggle for gold is unfolding. The dwarves are plotting the rest of the characters, preventing them from expanding the passages and looking for gold. The winner is the one who collects the most gold nuggets.

The game is packaged in a safe and beautiful tin box, so it can be considered as a gift option. The package includes a set of cards of the playing field, actions, gnomes and gold diggers. This role-playing game-strategy will help to develop thinking, ingenuity. It is not too difficult for children and at the same time very exciting.

Scrabble is a game that you have probably heard about more than once. Alternative name "Scrabble" and "Words". This is an educational board game based on the players making up words from letter chips. Experts recommend the game for children to expand vocabulary and develop logical thinking.

This game will be interesting for children from 8 years old. It is also often played with friends or at family gatherings. Having succumbed to excitement, adults sometimes find themselves even more involved in the process than children.Next to each letter is a number - the number of points that the player is awarded for using this chip. In addition, there are additional tricks on the playing field itself - multiplying points, accruing additional points, etc., which makes the game more interesting.

The strategic and economic board game "Carcassonne" involves the step-by-step collection of the playing field and the subsequent placement of chips of their subjects on it. It depends on which area the chip is placed on, whether it becomes a knight, a peasant, a monk or a robber. A feature is the tactical component of the gameplay. To win, you need to think through the possible moves of other players and correctly prioritize, for example, complete your object or block the opponent's path.

Terrain squares must fit exactly, eg fields to fields, roads to roads. As the end of the game approaches, the tension increases, because there are fewer possible scenarios for the development of events, as well as game pieces. This game is great for kids ages 8 and up, helping them build chains of action and develop strategic thinking. The victory remains with those who at the end received the most points for their constructed objects.

Delissimo was recognized as the best game with a mathematical bias. Being logical and developing, it is relevant not only in terms of entertainment, but also education. “It has never been so easy to convey information about fractions to a child!” parents are enthusiastic.The child gets acquainted with shares and fractions, mastering their features in a fun and easy way during the delivery of pizza.

The reviews emphasize that the game cards are made of thick cardboard. A big plus, according to buyers, is colorfulness and dynamism. The game is divided into three difficulty levels according to age (from 5, 8 and 10 years old), so it remains relevant for many years. Each game takes 15 to 20 minutes. The task of the players is to collect an order from a visitor to an Italian restaurant, making pizzas in accordance with the list of ingredients and their quantities, which are indicated in shares and fractions. Before long, the child will start clicking the fractions like nuts, and the included play-style posters will help reinforce the material visually.

Classic Monopoly has been one of the most beloved games of growing children and adults for many years. In this game, everyone can feel like a real businessman, investing, acquiring property, making deals. Up to eight people can play at the same time, so it is perfect even for a large family, as well as a company of children or adults.

The game is not only exciting, but also useful.It promotes the development of logical, strategic thinking and mindfulness in children. Parents write that time flies unnoticed while playing. The only drawback is that restless children do not have enough patience for it, since one game can last quite a long time. The rest is a classic that needs no comment.

Train Ticket is an exciting travel board game for the whole family. Suitable for adults and children from 8 years old. The game teaches you to think consistently, apply tactics and tricks. During the adventure, you can learn a lot about the structure of the railway, as well as consolidate knowledge of geography. The party can take from half an hour to an hour.

Throughout the game, participants (2-5 people) enthusiastically move around the map, showing strategic skills. The task of the participants is to get as many points as possible, which are given for completing missions and building routes using plastic trailers and stations. Success depends on the chosen strategy. The element of luck is present, but less pronounced than in dice games.

"Cluedo" is a classic detective board game for adult children from 8 years old. The game, designed for 3-6 players, is a simulation of a murder investigation. The playing field looks like a plan of a country house. The goal is to find out who, where and how killed the owner of the mansion. Each of the participating players is under suspicion.The number of possible combinations is amazing - more than 324, so the game is absolutely unpredictable and mysterious every time, and certainly will not get bored.

Players move around the cells, wandering around the house, making assumptions about who, with what, and in which room committed the crime. Decks of intrigue and rumors are called upon to prompt thoughts. The first person to answer the questions correctly is the winner.

The most popular game for family pastime is "Activity". This board game is known all over the world. She fell in love with users due to its simplicity, fascination and dynamism. A big plus is the ability to involve a large number of people. It can be played simultaneously by 3 to 16 people. That is why this game is so in demand at parties and family gatherings.

Participants need to be divided into teams. On the playing field there are chips that move towards the finish line if the team can explain the word indicated in the task using facial expressions, gestures and drawings. As users note, time with the game flies unnoticed - active movements, fun and ringing laughter are guaranteed to you!