Do you need to entertain a kid? Board game ideas to save your sanity!
Nothing's
worse than a bored kid. Board game intervention can
save plenty of torn-out hair and turn a whiny, rainy day into a
fun-filled experience.
If you have yet to introduce board games to your child, read our advice and kids board game reviews.
Consider purchasing one or more of the best for your young family. Before long, you'll wonder what you used to do with them before.
Board game manufacturers are reaching out to the little ones in our lives, in the hope of instilling a love of their products for years to come. But it's not a sinister plot! We believe that board games are extremely beneficial to development.
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In our opinion, the best board games will teach your child many skills: counting, hand-eye coordination, strategy, negotiation, colour recognition, social skills and, of course, the vital adult board game skill of how to sulk when you get your butt kicked.
Some of the most famous board games for youngsters may also be found in our Traditional board game section. If you feel we have forgotten a kid's board game, please send in your board game reviews and we'll include your suggestion!
Kid board game reviews
Aggravation
READER REVIEW! Angela of NC, USA says the Aggravation board game can be kept fresh and entertaining for all the family. It's good for kids over six years, too
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Candyland
Billed as their first board game, Candyland will definitely appeal to your younger kids READER REVIEW! Bob of Boston, MA says: Younger kids will learn a lot from Candy Land and there are sneaky ways to speed it up if you're too bored by it
Candyland: Give Kids the World Village edition
Candyland: Give Kids the World Village edition is the classic game with a higher purpose, says Amanda Nettgen
Clue Jr.
Clue Jr. is a cute and fun game for 5-10yr olds, though Caitlin Tull still plays it now!
Connect Four
Connect Four is a simplistic game that will appeal to kids aged 5-9yrs. Amanda Nettgen reviews
Cranium Hullabaloo
READER REVIEW! Kindall of Galesburg, Illinois says: Kids will love Cranium Hullabaloo and the more energy they have, the better they'll like it!
Don't Break The Ice
Don't Break the Ice is a cheaper and less messy babysitting game, Amanda Nettgen suggests
Elefun
Elefun game is "a li'l fun", but won't hold older kids' attention for long, says Amanda Nettgen
Game of Life
READER REVIEW! Gordon B. of London, UK says The Game of Life board game is an all-time classic that has stood the test of time
Guess Who? Extra
Guess Who? game Extra is an electronic version of the old classic with some new game modes to keep it fresh
High School Musical
Great for tweens and teens, plus fun for their families, High School Musical will sing and dance its way into your hearts (but not the hearts of your boys)
Hi Ho! Cherry O
Hi Ho! Cherry-O has stood the test of time with good reason, Amanda Nettgen reports
Hungry Hungry Hippos
Amanda Nettgen says Hungry Hungry Hippos is a laugh riot for preschool kids, but don't forget your earplugs!
Kerplunk
The sound of you losing your marbles... that's the Kerplunk game. Amanda Nettgen says it's a lot of setup for a short, noisy game, but worth it
Kids of Catan
READER REVIEW! Kids of Catan is a bit pricey, but fun for children, says Kathy of Benton, KY, USA
Littlest Pet Shop
READER REVIEW! Rachel of Toronto, Ontario says: You're guaranteed giggles and lots of fun for younger kids during The Littlest Pet Shop game
Mall Madness
Mall Madness is a fun, shop-til-you-drop electronic board game that appeals more to girls age 9+. Amanda Nettgen has never outgrown it!
Mall Madness (Hannah Montana edition)
Mall Madness game (Hannah Montana edition) will appeal to fans of the show, Amanda Nettgen believes, noting that this is not necessarily all good news for the game
Monopoly Town
Monopoly Town won't keep them interested forever, but as a preschool counting tutor and a cute, fun game to boot, it's a bargain
Mousetrap
Mousetrap game is a kid's dream, says Caitlin Tull
Operation
Sneaky, under the radar anatomy and hand-eye co-ordination lessons will not prevent Operation players from enjoying a lot of laughs
Parcheesi
READER REVIEW! Carolyn Osbourne of Ohio, USA says: Known as Ludo in Europe, the Parcheesi board game comes from early origin and is still very playable today
Penguin Pile-Up
READER REVIEW! Penguin Pile-Up is flightless bird-stacking fun that your kids will love, says Anne Onimous
Play Ouija Girl edition
Play Ouija Girl edition is one of those borderline parenting decisions. Amanda Nettgen finds it repulsive
The Pumpkin King
READER REVIEW! Michael (Max) Larson says The Pumpkin King is well equipped with quality components, but the rules are confusing
Scrabble Junior
For kids who can't spell or whose spelling skills are developing, Scrabble Jr. will help to build their confidence and entertain them, too
Snakes and Ladders
A great counting board game, Snakes and Ladders (known as Chutes and Ladders in the US) is a simple distraction for kids
Sorry!
Still teaching kids the nature of fairness and strategy, Sorry! is entertaining enough to be a worthwhile family experience
That's So Raven: Girl Talk
That's So Raven Girl Talk is a lot of fun for girls of 'Tween or early teen age, says Caitlin Tull
That's So Raven: Tell It How It Is
READER REVIEW! That's So Raven Tell It How It Is won't be replayed too often, but it's okay, says Bettinia
Topple
Topple won't knock you over, moans Amanda Nettgen
Tricky Town
Tricky Town is too cute a game to be brought out just for Halloween, says Amanda Nettgen
Trouble
READER REVIEW! Christian of Pennsauken, New Jersey says the Trouble board game is a classic that everybody has played at least once
Twister
Amanda Nettgen says the Twister
game is a wonderfully simple concept that even the very fit
will find challenging
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