15 best board games for kids

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Caring parents buy board games to spend family leisure time with their child. They guarantee not only a fun pastime with family and friends, but also contribute to the formation of communication skills, fine motor skills, and thinking. We invite you to get acquainted with the most purchased board games in our review.

Rating of the best board games for children

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best board games for 3 year olds	1	Chicken coop escape	RUB 660
	2	Umka Masha and the Bear. Russian lotto	475 RUB
	3	DJECO Card Game Dodo	990 RUB
	4	SHANTOU Adventure Ball	1 364 RUB
	5	Toy Master Association: Colors	220 RUB
The best board games for kids ages 3-6	1	Dobble 'Numbers and Shapes'	RUB 970
	2	Lifestyle Crafty Fox	RUB 900
	3	Imaginarium Cosmodrome Games	1 289 rub.
	4	GAGA Cat's foot	RUB 500
The best board games for kids 6-12 years old	1	Hasbro monopoly	357 r
	2	UNO Card game Uno	449 r
	3	Ravensburger Crazy Maze	1 370 rub.
	4	Hasbro Games Jenga A2120	RUB 1,099
	5	Dixit Lifestyle	RUB 1,910
	6	Hasbro Operation	1 329 RUB

The best board games for 3 year olds

This nomination reflects games that are interesting to toddlers under the age of three. They will make the gloomiest kid smile.

Chicken coop escape

Rating: 4.9

A fun board game with simple rules, perfect for the little ones. The kit helps children develop small-movement coordination and thinking. In the process of a three-year-old, they not only have fun, but also learn to make cause-and-effect relationships. When the chicken coop bounces, the colorful hens scatter. Players roll a special die. If the fallen color matches the shade of the birds on display, then the chickens go home and are replaced with others. The goal of the game is to catch all the fleeing chickens. The winner is the participant who can help his charges escape back to the chicken coop.

Judging by the reviews, children are delighted with the jumping birds. They are ready to play Chicken Coop Escape for hours. The price of the product is fully justified by the quality and performance. The product costs 960 rubles. It is designed for a maximum of 4 people.

Advantages

• development of the motor sphere;
• adequate price;
• carries away for a long time;
• a lot of rave reviews.

disadvantages

• not.

Umka Masha and the Bear. Russian lotto

Rating: 4.8

An exciting board game 'Russian Lotto' in the style of 'Masha and the Bear' will perfectly complement a family evening. Its essence is to completely close the cages in your ticket with barrels. The cards are made of sturdy paper and the bag is made of fabric. The casks themselves are made of natural wood. They are pleasant to the touch and have a sanded surface. A total of 90 barrels included. The product develops attentiveness and thinking.

Judging by the reviews, the set is very bright and interesting, but the cards and barrels could be larger. Some online stores are overpriced. The average cost is 500 rubles.

Advantages

• quality elements of the game;
• developing mindfulness;
• brightness of pictures.

disadvantages

• small kegs.

DJECO Card Game Dodo

Rating: 4.7

The review continues with a board card game for kids called 'Dodo'. The set includes 32 cards, two characters, a mattress and instructions in Russian. Only two people can take part in the game. One person puts a card with a character on the mattress and opens the rest of the pictures until he collects a set of 3 cards.

It is desirable that an adult be the leader. For the collected cards, he rewards the little player with tickling, a lullaby or a kiss. This is a great option for getting ready for bed. I am pleased with the clear rules, the quality of the elements and positive emotions from the game. The price of the set is 1300 rubles.

Advantages

• clear rules;
• a lot of positive emotions from the game;
• suitable as a game before bed.

disadvantages

• only for two players.

SHANTOU Adventure Ball

Rating: 4.6

Next is a simple but interesting board game that will appeal to children from two years old. You can spend time playing SHANTOU 'Ball Adventures' alone or with friends, complicating the task with a set timer. The task of the set is to move the ball with special levers, throw it around the maze, while not dropping it from the field of the game.

The board game ensures that your leisure time is fun. It develops accuracy, dexterity, and fine motor skills. Customers respond positively to her. And young players do not get bored with the set. The crumbs are ready to drive the ball every day for several hours. The owners have no complaints about the quality of the product. The parts are incredibly durable. The plastic itself is quite strong. The colors are bright, but not acidic. I am glad that there is a spare ball in the kit. Price – 1500 rubles.

Advantages

• develops agility and accuracy;
• does not bother children;
• excellent product quality;
• there is a spare shark in the set.

disadvantages

• there are no serious disadvantages.

Toy Master Association: Colors

Rating: 4.5

Buyers on a budget should take a closer look at the Association's board game. It allows you to develop memory and thinking, teaches the basics of classification. The product expands the vocabulary of the little one, his ideas about the world, contributes to the normal perception of what is happening. Colored images are printed on the wooden board. The task of the game is to correctly select the plates for the pictures. First, the adult must show how to do this, then the child will cope on his own.

Children under 2 years old may not understand the game. Parents liked the idea of ​​the associations, as well as the opportunity to combine play with learning. They celebrate the good quality of the items. The wood panel is chip-free. All drawings are funny and bright. Price – from 250 rubles.

Advantages

• expands vocabulary;
• good quality elements;
• affordable price;
• bright drawings.

disadvantages

• not.

The best board games for kids ages 3-6

Preschoolers are interested in almost all board games. They absorb information with curiosity and actively broaden their horizons.

Dobble 'Numbers and Shapes'

Rating: 4.9

The nomination is opened by an educational game, which is considered a children's version of Doble. It is suitable for the whole family. 'Numbers and Shapes' is entertaining and educational in nature. As the game progresses, boys and girls learn to distinguish shades, shapes and numbers. One batch lasts about ten minutes. It is designed for a maximum of five. The cards show multi-colored figures and numbers. The mission of the participants is to find similarities between the drawings. Each pair of cards has only one common feature.

Judging by the reviews, children are interested in playing with bright cards. Some sets include 31 drawings instead of 55. Therefore, before buying, you need to make sure that the set is complete. Dobble costs about 1200 rubles.

Advantages

• suitable for a large company;
• develops thinking;
• bright cards.

disadvantages

• there are no serious disadvantages.

Lifestyle Crafty Fox

Rating: 4.8

For children over 5 years old, the logical board game Insidious Fox is suitable. A maximum of 4 people can play it. They have to track down the red-haired sly who stole the pie. To do this, you need to act using hints and finding evidence. The set gives you the opportunity to feel like a real detective, apply logic and learn to work in a team.

Time for one game is 20 minutes. The set includes 16 cards of suspects and the same number of kidnappers, 12 clues, tokens, dice, a playing field and a Fox figure. Of the minuses, not very dense cards are noted. The playing field itself is made of sturdy cardboard. They praise the convenient storage box, bright colorful design, simple and clear rules. The set will be the best choice for fidgets who are not used to losing. It is played by all together against the insidious fox. The cost is 910 rubles.

Advantages

• convenient to store in a box;
• solid set;
• colorful design;
• clear rules;
• does not get bored.

disadvantages

• not.

Imaginarium Cosmodrosme Game

Rating: 4.7

The next line of the rating belongs to the board game, in which seven people can take part at once. It is very useful for boys and girls, as it develops imagination and logic, expands the associative array and improves communication skills. Each participant is marked with a chip on the playing field. The presenter explains to the others his own associations in relation to the image on the elongated card. The players draw from their cards the one that matches the description. Then another participant drives.

The board game really makes you turn on your imagination and activates creativity, allows you to get to know your friends and family better. It is a pity that the cards are made of thin cardboard. They are quickly crumpled by small children. Consumers have no other complaints about the quality of the game. Price – 1289 rubles.

Advantages

• development of imagination and logic;
• acceptable quality;
• a lot of good reviews.

disadvantages

• thin cards.

GAGA Cat's foot

Rating: 4.6

The next board game is a dynamic competition in speed and agility. The players will have to catch the right cats and place them in the correct order. Whoever completed the task faster than anyone else won. The maximum number of players is 4 people. This is the cutest board game to play every day. Due to its compactness, the set is easy to take on the road.

The game develops attention and spatial thinking. She is able to tear children away from gadgets. Judging by the reviews, if there is a big age difference between the children playing, the older one will constantly win. I am pleased with the adequate price for the product. It costs 570 rubles.

Advantages

• can be taken on the road;
• develops spatial thinking;
• reasonable cost.

disadvantages

• not.

The best board games for kids 6-12 years old

For schoolchildren, play remains an important part of learning. In their process, children train imagination, reaction speed, mental activity.

Hasbro monopoly

Rating: 4.9

Hasbro's strategy board game is the # 1 selling strategy board game in many online markets. For several years now, the classic 'Monopoly' has been a favorite pastime for teenagers and adults. The game makes you feel like an entrepreneur. Participants invest money, purchase real estate and close deals. “Monopoly” is great for a large company, as 8 people can play at once.

This is not only interesting, but also a useful pastime, contributing to the development of clarity of thought and mindfulness. True, fidgets sometimes do not have enough patience, because one game can last quite a long time. Money, cards and tokens are pleasant to take in hand. They are crisp and colorful. You will need adult help. The price for the set is 1599 rubles.

Advantages

• development of logical thinking;
• good quality parts;
• for a company of up to 8 people.

disadvantages

• difficult rules for children.

UNO Card game Uno

Rating: 4.8

The principle of the Uno game is to get rid of your cards as soon as possible. The main thing is not to forget to shout out: 'Uno!', Otherwise you can earn a penalty in the form of 4 additional cards from the deck. The game takes place in several rounds. The set includes over 100 cards and detailed rules of the game. Ten people can participate. Parents note bright and colorful cards that fit comfortably in the hand, a clear description of the game. They say Uno is fun for both children and adults.

The game develops reaction, intelligence and thinking. We did not find any negative opinions about the product. Judging by the sweat of reviews, Uno is played by adults at parties. The game gives excitement and fun. She is definitely advised to buy. Price – 400 rubles.

Advantages

• 10 players can participate;
• bright pictures;
• clear description of the game;
• development of the reaction;
• acceptable price.

disadvantages

• the box quickly deteriorates.

Ravensburger Crazy Maze

Rating: 4.7

School-age children will definitely enjoy the Crazy Maze game. Buyers are delighted with the beautiful box, the interesting design and the enticing atmosphere of the game. The rules are clear to both children and adults. The game is easy to learn even for those under 7 years old. Ravensburger teaches quick thinking, develops ingenuity, logical thinking and attentiveness.

Together with the ghosts, the players move the walls of the labyrinth to get to the treasured treasure. The winner is the one who collects the most gold. The product is suitable for a company of 2 to 4 people. One batch takes a quarter of an hour. The cost is 1385 rubles.

Advantages

• original design;
• addictive for a long time;
• clear terms.

disadvantages

• not.

Hasbro Games Jenga A2120

Rating: 4.6

The Jenga game has gained worldwide fame. You can play it not only with a large company, but also alone. The task of the Jenga set is to build a tower from the proposed elements, and then pull out one block at a time until the structure collapses. The astute and observant usually win.

Play promotes productive activities, balance, reaction and patience. I am glad that the tower can be erected both at home on a table and outdoors. Strong blocks are nearly impossible to break. The advantages include high quality workmanship, fun pastime. Despite the age limit of 6+, the game is suitable for almost everyone, regardless of the level of development. Price – 1099 rubles.

Advantages

• development of small movements and balance;
• strong blocks of wood;
• you can take with you to visit or to nature.

disadvantages

• not.

Dixit Lifestyle

Rating: 4.5

A child from 8 years old should give the game Dixit Lifestyle. Vivid, unique illustrations in the set hide cryptic clues. Only one picture is the answer to the questions. The game ends when one of the participants does not take the last card. The winner is the one whose rabbit is the farthest.

The emotional game is designed for a maximum of 6 people. One batch takes about 30 minutes. According to customer reviews, the rules are pretty simple. The game allows you to have fun with your friends or family. The cards are well designed. The interesting design of the game is praised. The only drawback of Dixit is the overpriced. The kit costs 2,400 rubles.

Advantages

• bright illustrations;
• simple rules;
• interesting design;
• fun pastime.

disadvantages

• not everyone can afford it.

Hasbro Operation

Rating: 4.4

Rounding out the review is a set that allows players over 6 years old to become real doctors. It is necessary to select the sore and eliminate it with tweezers, without touching the metal areas, otherwise the patient's nose will turn red. The winner is the one who copes with all the patient's illnesses.

The game runs on two AA batteries. Hasbro 'Operation' develops fine motor skills and perseverance. Buyers love colorful pictures and easy rules of the game. According to the parents, the details could be a little more. It is not very convenient to get them out. Some children were interested in the game for 1 time. Price – 1400 rubles.

Advantages

• developed accuracy and perseverance;
• role-playing games in the doctor;
• easy rules.

disadvantages

• gets bored quickly;
• too small details.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.