Board games make some of the best Christmas or birthday gifts. They can be played over and over again, and they help create fun family memories. My husband and I have been playing board games with our kids since they were very young, and while the games and strategy have changed, the fun has not. We have played our fair share of games over the years, and I certainly have my favorites. To make your holiday shopping easier, I have assembled a list of the Best Board Games for Kids that I have found. The are organized by age, so you can find something for every kid on your list.
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Best Board Games for Kids
Best Board Games for Preschoolers
Don’t Step in It Unicorn Edition
Crocodile Dentist
World of Disney Eye Found It
Pete the Cat The Missing Cupcakes Game
The Cat in the Hat I Can Do That Card Game
The Sneaky Snacky Squirrel
Hi Ho Cherry O Mickey Mouse Edition
Best Board Games for Kids 5 to 8 year old
Kanoodle Extreme
Operation
Clue Jr.
Scrabble Junior
Mouse Trap
Hot Potato
Hedbanz
Best Board Games for Kids 8 to 12 year old
ThinkFun and Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty Game
Castle Panic
Life
Guess Who
Monopoly Fortnite Edition
Don’t Lose Your Cool
Sequence
Watch Ya Mouth
Five Crowns
Best Board Games for Kids 12 and up
Stratego
Othello
Jenga
Code Name
One Night Ultimate Werewolf
Googly Eyes
Ticket to Ride
Do you remember playing any of these games as a kid? What were some of your favorites? If your child has a game that they LOVE that I have left off the list, please add it to the comments below as I would love to check it out.
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Sapana V says
Christmas is one of the best part of the year because internet is flooded with delicious recipes and lovely ideas like these. My Kids would love Monopoly Fortnite Edition.
Vicky says
There are so many fun Monopoly games for every interest!
Amanda says
Life is our favorite family board game right now. Thanks for the suggestions–we always stock up over the holidays!
Ayanna says
So many great options! We love having family game night, so I will have to add a few of these to my shopping list this year.
Justine says
What a great list of games! Some of these I remember from growing up and some I’ve never heard of!
Jennifer Maune says
The squirrel game looks so much fun! And of course, the classics are always a great go-to gift!
-Jennifer
https://maunelegacy.com
Amanda says
Board games are my absolute FAVORITE during the holidays! So many great family memories