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    Best Board Games for Kids

    Published: Nov 15, 2018 · Modified: Oct 3, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    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.

     To make shopping for kids 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. Click to find out if your favorite made the 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

    Harry Potter Labyrinth

    Push Card Game

    Shadows in the Forest

    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

    Escape Puzzle

    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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    1. Amanda

      November 15, 2018 at 8:23 pm

      Board games are my absolute FAVORITE during the holidays! So many great family memories

    2. Jennifer Maune

      November 15, 2018 at 7:26 pm

      The squirrel game looks so much fun! And of course, the classics are always a great go-to gift!

    3. Justine

      November 15, 2018 at 2:42 pm

      What a great list of games! Some of these I remember from growing up and some I've never heard of!

    4. Ayanna

      November 15, 2018 at 2:07 pm

      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.

    5. Amanda

      November 15, 2018 at 1:20 pm

      Life is our favorite family board game right now. Thanks for the suggestions--we always stock up over the holidays!

    6. Vicky

      November 15, 2018 at 10:06 am

      There are so many fun Monopoly games for every interest!

    7. Sapana V

      November 15, 2018 at 9:58 am

      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.

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