Many parents dream that their children spend less time with a phone/tablet in their hands or staring at the TV screen. I offer you an idea for spending time together without gadgets - board games. They develop imagination, ingenuity, teach counting and logic, decision making, train memory and rhetoric, large and fine motor skills. At the same time, it is fun for the whole family to play. Profit, as they say! I’ll tell you about the most useful, high-quality and popular “board games” for children 4-6 years old.
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Alias Junior (Say Otherwise for Children)
Game with cards for children from 5 years old. The goal is to explain the word to other participants without naming it. You can use synonyms or antonyms, depict with gestures and sounds.
In the “adult” version of the game, words are written on the cards, and in the children’s version there are also pictures. Well, the set of riddles, of course, is simpler (no “synchrophasotrons”). Alias develops imagination, improves reading skills, teaches you to express thoughts and listen to others, and expands your vocabulary. They play in two teams, but only two can play.
Price from 600 rub. Photo - monopoly-game.ru
Activity Junior (“Activity for children”)
The principle is the same as Alias - explain the words that you come across on the cards. But there is a peculiarity: on the playing field there are instructions on exactly how to explain the word - with a picture, words or pantomime. There is also a version of the game called “Activity for Kids” with simplified rules.
Price from 1000 rub. Photo - mosigra.ru
Price from 1000 rub. Photo - igrotime.ru
Scrabble Junior
Many people played the domestic game “Scrabble” in childhood. So Scrabble is about the same. The version is suitable for children from 5 years old, but it will also be interesting for those who are older: after all, the game has a double-sided playing field. The option for children from 5 to 8 years old is simple - there are already words on the field, you just need to put letters on them. The first person to complete the entire word gets points for it.
Price from 1500 rub. Photo - mosigra.ru
On the second side of the field there is already classic Scrabble for children from 7 to 10 years old (composing words according to the principle of a crossword puzzle), only the design is prettier and the rules are simpler.
The Scrabble game introduces children to the alphabet and teaches them how to write words.
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My first monopoly (Monopoly Junior)
A classic board game that everyone has heard of. Its analogues are widespread - “Manager”, “Banker”, “Monopolist”. But, of course, there is only one original and the quality of its execution is at its best. There is also a version for the little ones (can be played from 4-5 years old).
The rules of the game have been simplified, boring streets have been replaced with more interesting objects - a zoo, a candy store, a skatepark, a toy store, etc. Cute figurines - puppy, kitten, car, boat. All money is of the same denomination - 1, that is, it is not difficult to count.
Price from 1400 rub. Photo - World of Tabletops
Photo - World of Tabletops
The game teaches you how to manage money wisely and develops strategic thinking.
There are many modifications of Monopoly Junior - “Masha and the Bear”, “Heart of Ice”, “Cars”, “Finding Dory” and so on.
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Pull out the carrot
A fun game for children aged 3-4 years. The playing field is in the form of a green slide with circles and carrots on top. The goal of the rabbit chips is to get to it. To do this, participants take turns taking task cards. Sometimes you need to turn the carrot, then one of the circles will open. If a rabbit is standing on it, it will fall and the player will have to start all over again.
The game will captivate the whole family and teach counting to the little ones.
Price from 1400 rub. Photo - myToys
Dobble, Spot It!
A compact game in a box that you can take with you on the road. Consists of round cards with many small pictures - animals, plants, words, smileys, symbols. Each pair of cards has one common picture. The player's task is to find it before others. The game is dynamic and fun.
Officially, Dobble is recommended for children from 6 years old, but, from experience, you can play even earlier. For children from 3 years old there is a special version of “Dobble: Numbers and Shapes”; only geometric shapes and numbers are indicated on the cards, which will allow the child to learn through play.
Price from 800 rub. Photo - monopoly-game.ru
Blokus
At first glance, the game looks like Tetris. You can play with a child at least 2-3 years old (the main thing is that he stops putting small objects in his mouth), simply by placing colored figures of different shapes on the playing field.
If you play by the rules, then it’s better to forget about Tetris. The goal of the players is to add figures to the field so that they touch only the corners that have already been laid out. The winner is the one who leaves no options for his opponent to move. The game trains abstract thinking and fine motor skills.
Price from 2000 rub. Photo - Takealot
Guess Who
A fun game for two players. It consists of two playing fields into which identical cards with images are inserted. One player chooses a character, and the other player’s task is to guess who exactly the opponent has chosen. During the process, you need to ask questions like “does he have dark or light skin,” “does he have glasses,” “is his hair curly,” “does he have a hat,” and so on.
Price from 600 rub. Photo - Mosigra
There are two types of characters in the basic set - people and animals. You can download additional pictures from the manufacturer's website.
The game develops speech, fantasy, imagination, and teaches thinking through the method of elimination. Suitable for children aged 4-5 years.
Turtle Races (Ribbit)
The set contains a stack of task cards, wooden figures and a game board with 10 stones on it. The goal is to reach the finish line, near which tasty cabbage “grows.” The main intrigue of the game is that no one knows who is responsible for which turtle (excluding his own, of course). At the same time, it is not at all a fact that you will get cards that will allow you to control your turtle.
Price from 600 rub. Photo - bgames.com.ua
Chips can move backwards, forwards and even fall on your opponent's tail. The rules are simple, the pictures are clear. The game can be played by 2 to 5 children aged 4 years and older. Adults will certainly find it interesting too.
Halli Galli
A game of attentiveness, speed and reaction. The child is only required to be able to count to five, so you can play from the age of 4. The game is compact, packed in a tin box, making it convenient to take with you on the road.
Price from 800 rub. Photo - rustoys.ru
The set includes 56 cards and a bell. Each card depicts one of five fruits: banana, strawberry, plum, lime. Participants take turns laying out their cards. As soon as there are five fruits of the same type on all open cards, you need to ring the bell. The one who did it first takes the cards. If someone hits the bell by mistake, they deal their cards to other players. The one who collects all the cards wins.
Jenga (The Leaning Tower)
There is no need to think, speak, read or count much. The main thing is ingenuity and sleight of hand! You can also practice your sense of balance and gross motor skills.
The set contains many wooden blocks - durable and pleasant to the touch. To start the game you need to build an 18-level tower. Then the participants take turns taking cubes from the lower floors and placing them on top. The one who ultimately destroys the entire tower loses.
Price from 1000 rub. Photo - Mosigra
Officially, the game is addressed to children from 6 years old, but it is worth giving out cubes to those who are much younger. You can simply build towers and other structures from them.
Rush Hour (Rush Hour, Parking)
A puzzle game that attracts children, especially boys, at first sight - because it has cars! The child needs to be explained that there is a serious traffic jam on the road. Well, or the parking lot was chaotically filled with cars. You need to move all the other cars so that you can find a way out for yours.
Price from 700 rub. Photo - monopoly-game.ru
The set includes 40 cards with tasks of 4 difficulty levels. The correct answer is on the back of each one.
The game requires perseverance (so I would recommend it for children aged 5-6 years) and develops logical thinking.
Uno
Another hit that everyone or almost everyone has heard of. The game will be interesting to people of all ages (and children over 5 years old), it is extremely compact (a deck of cards) and colorful. And also inexpensive.
The set includes cards of four colors with numbers from 0 to 9, as well as special ones - “Skip a move”, “Change the direction of the game”, “Opponent takes two cards”, “Order a color” and “Order a color and the opponent takes four cards”. Players lay out cards so that they match either in color or face value. Well, special ones only add humor, “set-ups” and dynamism to the game.
Price from 300 rub. Photo - Wikipedia
The goal is to get rid of all the cards. When a player has only one card left, he must shout “Uno!” If someone gets ahead of him, he will have to take a penalty card.
The game develops reaction and attentiveness, teaches colors and numbers.
Mistakos (Chairs)
A game of dexterity and coordination, something like Jenga. Due to its simplicity, it is suitable even for babies - you can play with multi-colored plastic chairs just like that.
Well, the goal of the game is to take turns building a tower of chairs without collapsing it. What complicates the task is that the chairs are of different shapes and often do not fit together very well.
Price from 1000 rub. Photo - Trefl
Anaconda by Bondibon
A game from a well-known manufacturer of children's puzzles that perfectly trains logic. You need to place a snake on a small playing field. It is made up of plastic parts with an image on both sides. There are over a hundred snake placement options available.
There are cards with tasks of two difficulty levels. In the simple version it says on which square to place two puzzle pieces, in the complex version - only one. The goal is to build a complete snake using all the parts (even those that don't have anything on them).
Price from 900 rub. Photo - karapuz-spb.ru
Children's board games are becoming more and more popular. They are suitable for any company, because their variety is great. Modern toys, developmental toys, logical toys, didactic toys - this is only a small part of the variety. Children are happy to devote time to such games at home and in kindergarten, with family and friends. Although games are competitive, they bring players together in finding solutions, observing each other, and learning about actions and consequences.
Benefit
Board games are a collective activity. This means that one of the useful properties is close communication between players. The child learns to negotiate, communicate, give in, and acquires a sense of healthy competition, which is no less important for future life.
Situation simulation is another useful feature of board games. The imagination begins to work. The child receives a problem situation and looks for ways to solve it, analyzes it, and assumes what the result might be.
The child also gets acquainted with the world around him - animals, plants, professions, situations. They also teach the rules of life - safety, traffic rules, correct behavior, what is good and what is bad.
From the point of view of mental processes, children develop thinking, attention, and memory. Logical thinking is actively involved in sorting and grouping games. Along with this, the child learns to read, count, and write. Many games are aimed at introducing the child to the works of various writers and folk art. Games for the development of fine motor skills, which affect the accuracy, clarity of actions, and the child’s speech apparatus, are popular and useful.
The usefulness of board games is undoubtedly great. It would seem that such simple children's entertainment, but what potential does it have for the development of a child? And if they are made by the child himself and his parents, then their value increases significantly.
Varieties
There is no clear ranking among board games, since many of them can be classified into different categories . But still, among these entertainments, several varieties can be distinguished:
Walkers
Games with chips, dice and cards. The map can be thematic based on fairy tales, cartoons, with the study of animals, plants, professions - the choice is huge. The sets also include additional tasks in the form of riddles, performance of poems, songs, and dances. Suitable for any company, but the more children there are, the larger the card must be, otherwise the game will end very quickly.
Lotto/Domino
Children's themed dominoes and lotto have many themes: plants, fruits, animals, transport, professions, seasons and the like.
Constructors
Game sets such as “Do it yourself”, “Lego”, assembling various parts, creating streets, cities - all games in which you need to assemble parts to achieve a certain result. This game is especially interesting for boys. It comes with instructions with craft options. But this does not mean that the child should be limited to this. If it is difficult for him to come up with a model on his own, then adults may well be able to help and give him an idea.
Puzzles and mosaics
From 40 to 60 large pieces is the optimal number of puzzles for children 5-6 years old. If the children are experienced and well versed in this matter, then the quantity can be increased and the size of the parts reduced. The complexity of the mosaics can also vary. If your goal is to keep your child occupied but not tired, then choose puzzles of medium difficulty.
Didactic
Activities with cards “Find a pair”, “What’s extra?”, “Memory”, “Who lives where?” aimed at developing thinking, attention and memory. In play, a child recreates connections with the outside world, gets acquainted with processes, and develops logic. These games are ideal for kindergarten - children learn by playing.
Strategies
Interesting games with rules, where the player makes a decision on which the further course of the strategy depends.
"Monopoly", "Children of Carcassonne" and similar toys will force your child to think and think through his actions in order to achieve the desired victory.
Games that develop fine motor skills
Beads, rubber band weaving, Jenga and many others. The child controls accuracy in execution, coordination of movements, and accuracy.
Games with chips and pawns
Printed
Creating game material with your own hands. Lotto, dominoes, chess, cards - all this can be done at home without extra costs. And the child will especially appreciate a game made with his own hands.
The best board games are different for everyone. All children have different interests and characters, so the choice can be anything, because the variety of games will allow you to please any whim.
Popular games
The abundance of board games will not make even the biggest fidgets and fastidious critics bored.
Answer in 5 seconds
A game with a clock, a ball moving in a spiral for five seconds, and question cards. In five seconds you need to answer one question with three answers. Name your three favorite foods, colors, etc. If you managed to give an answer, then you move forward, and if not, then you remain in place.
Dobble
Game set with cards. You need to be the fastest to find a match for your image hidden in the colorful illustration of another card. Thanks to the fast pace, the game does not get boring, and the child can play it several times.
Pathfinder and Kolobok
Games in which a child, using fragments of cards, creates a map of movements from hero to hero. The bun, for example, needs to get to his grandmother on the opposite side of the field, but avoid meeting with predatory animals.
Mister Twister
Monopoly Junior
Children's version of Monopoly. The child will learn what money is and how to use it. Similar ones are “Marrakesh” and “Funny Farm”. The child also manages his household, trying to manage it correctly and make profitable deals.
Leaning Tower of Miombo
Children's colorful version of the game Jenga. First, the child builds a tower of blocks, and then carefully takes them out, trying not to drop them. The player who loses is the one whose move causes the tower to fall.
Thunderous Jungle
The set includes magnetic eggs and snakes. You need to be able to guide the eggs so that they do not attract each other and make a rattling sound.
Alias - team toy
Task: explain to your team what word is written on the card, what is drawn, without saying it. A similar game “Guess who you are?” differs in that each player puts a headband with a word on his head and, by asking questions, tries to guess what the word is.
Constructor "Builder"
The 65-piece “Builder” construction set is made of wood and includes various parts for building towers, houses and all kinds of figures. Bright and high quality material makes the game safe and interesting.
Wheel of Fortune – Quiz Game
The set includes a drum and cards with words (more than 1000), which are placed on special fields. The players' moves are determined by the wheel. The player needs to guess where the ball will land.
Crocodile
It consists of cards, the words from which must be depicted without using words, only facial expressions and gestures.
Corridor (Labyrinth)
In this game, the main thing is tactics. The child must make moves in such a way as to drive the opponent into a trap without getting caught and getting out himself.
Action games
There are a huge number of games. “Doctor Aibolit” is a simple game based on the famous cartoon with tasks that will captivate your child. The original and popular toy “Cat and Mouse” is a three-dimensional field with mouse chips, inside of which there is a glass ball. If it falls out, the player's piece returns to the start. The cat interferes with the mice, creating obstacles. Another interesting walker “Turtle Races”. Children take turns doing various tasks on the cards. The whole catch is that where - whose turtle can be found out only at the end.
Lotto in four languages
A simple lotto, but on the other side of the card the word is written in 4 languages - Russian, English, French and German.
Firstly, the child remembers words in an unobtrusive form, by picture-sound association, and secondly, you can find out which language is closer to your child.
Seth Junior
You need to collect a set of cards by color, shape and number of symbols. The winner will be the one who collects the most sets in a short time.
Children of Carcassonne
Game with cards-fragments of the map. The kid must think through the tactics of laying out cards with his hero and come to the finish line first.
Haunted Tower
Set with clocks with hands and token cards. You need to collect ghosts by color, three tokens at a time, if the color does not match, then the clock begins to add five minutes. If you find identical babies, then place them in the bedroom. The game is designed for team interaction.
Fructo10
A game of addition up to 10. In the center of the table there is a deck of round cards with fruits and numbers. The team of raccoons and hedgehogs selects cards by type and searches among their own for those that add up to ten. All this must be done quickly so that the opposing team does not take the card. The winner is the team that collects the most cards.
Cockroach
Cards with animal families are shuffled and distributed equally to all participants. Each player takes a card from the player on the left and tries to gather families. The loser is the one who still has a card with a cockroach in his hands.
Uno
Players are dealt 7 cards. Goal: discard a card similar in color or number onto the deck on the table. The game is complicated by special cards with tasks.
Color code
Cards with geometric shapes of different colors must be repeated using the special color frames included. Helps develop color perception and not confuse shades.
Animal letters
Small colorful cards with letters and large cards with animals and names include five different games. The simplest one is to collect the letters of your animal as quickly as possible.
Bonanza
Card trading game. The more a player changes, the greater the chance of becoming a winner.
Games on paper
The good thing about these games is that all you need is paper, a pen, and no expense involved. These include “Tic Tac Toe”, walking cards, puzzles cut out from pictures, that is, all the toys that can be made “here and now” if you are already tired of everything you have and want something new.
Didactic
“Who eats what?”, “Where is whose baby?”, “Edible-inedible”, “Vegetables and fruits”, “What a fairy tale”, logical dominoes “What then?” and many other popular games to introduce a child to the world around him.
All games develop children's different senses and thinking abilities. Therefore, it is better to purchase them as a set or, in order not to tire your child, change them as they are fully studied.
Before purchasing games, decide for what purpose you are buying them.
- If you are buying a game for a child, ask what he likes. If this is a gift, then find out about the interests of the birthday person.
- For 5-6 year old children, the main thing is safety. Make sure there are no sharp objects or too small parts. If playing with a case and batteries, then all covers must be firmly fixed.
- When choosing a game, read the instructions carefully. And in general, check if it is in stock. Fortunately, today the game series has an age limit, so the selection is easier. But if your child has already outgrown some of them, then you can safely look at options for older children.
- Consider the game conditions– number of players, age, presence of adults. During the game there should be no conditions under which it is impossible to play - there are many players, the presence of presenters, who are difficult to recruit in a house with one or two children. Otherwise, the child will simply abandon this activity and all interest will disappear.
- Another aspect is the material., from which the play set is made. Paper and cardboard cards and cards wear out quickly. Salvation - varnished material. High-quality and dense, because children get upset very quickly if abrasions appear. Metal can cause injury. Wood and plastic have the best characteristics.
As you can see, everything is individual when choosing a toy. It is best to choose a game with your child together. A joint choice will help you purchase a game for the whole family and have fun.
Now let's move on to five-year plans!
Five-year-olds are already completely ready-made little people. In the fifth year of his life, the child actively learns to count, sometimes write and read, and develops greatly physically and mentally. Therefore, for a fifth anniversary, roller skates, bicycles and the following board games are equally good gifts.
Turtle races- a fun and unexpected game.
5 turtles race to get a cabbage stalk, children take turns, catch up with each other and can even jump on their neighbor. But you can only find out where whose turtle is at the end!
Much more intellectual and fast game - Hali-Gali. Players are dealt cards with fruits depicted on them; there is a bell in the middle of the field. Players open one card at a time; as soon as you notice 5 fruits of the same type on all open cards, ring the bell immediately. The one who has all the cards wins.
We have already talked about some games in which you need to make paths, board games Pathfinder, Kolobok of such.
We have a box-field, along the edges of which there are characters and locations: a bear, grandmother, grandfather, bun, apple tree, etc. The set includes a book with tasks of 4 difficulty levels, according to which the player will have to pave the path from place to place or from hero to hero. A very entertaining game that develops logic, strategy and spatial thinking.
If your baby gets carried away reading study, or do you yourself think that it’s time to learn to read - Scrabble Junior- what you need!
In general, Scrabble is a legendary word-building game that can keep several people busy for many hours at a time, but children may find it challenging. Then you just turn the field over, and there? And there are already words there - you just need to substitute the letters. Whoever finishes first wins.
The game trains attentiveness and, of course, reading skills.
We offer a game for little adventurers Shark hunting.
Have you ever run away from a real shark? Throw the dice and run! And be careful not to get into the shark's mouth!
Do children have a good memory and many loyal friends? Then the game "The Haunted Tower" They'll love it! The task is to put all the little ghosts to sleep by revealing three ghost tiles of the same color. And if you can’t win right away, you can try again and again!
Quite complex at first glance, but an exciting and entertaining game - Wild Jungle Safari. Everything is here - wild animals, hunters, and totems of different colors! You need to be more attentive, faster, be the first to know the animal’s diet and choose the right cards. The whole family can play!
One of the favorite games in the world begins to be played at the age of five. It's a game - Jenga (from Russian producers - Leaning Tower)
A tower is built from wooden blocks of the same size. Players take turns, and in one turn, one block is carefully pulled out so that the tower does not fall. The task is to preserve the tower as long as possible. The loser is the one who pulls out the block unsuccessfully, collapsing the tower. There is a more complex variation when players take out the blocks from below and put them on top. So, the tower almost doubles in size during the game!
Splash Attack- a game for the fast and smart.
The point of the game is to catch as many fish as possible and eat them. We roll the dice, grab the fish before everyone else, and on the next turn take the piranha to eat the fish. Oh, if only it were so simple))) Perfect for children's groups!
If you dream of raising a polyglot, then you will probably like it Lotto in 4 languages. It looks like an ordinary lotto. But on the back of each picture there are 4 words written in Russian, English, French and German. A good option not only for teaching a basic vocabulary of foreign words, but also for testing a child’s aptitude for learning languages.
The excellent Belarusian game Treasure Hunters will delight you not only with its adventure mood, but also with its variety.
Essentially, this is a set of 12 games collected in one box. Once you open it, you will visit islands, hot deserts and dense forests. Many different tasks will force you to use all your skills and acquire new ones: players will have to walk across a bridge that is falling apart right under them, find their way in a confusing labyrinth, avoid falling into the abyss, take possession of an ancient totem, etc. Players will be helped to cope with all this by useful items that they will take with them on the road: a machete, a rope, a torch and a flare.
Alias (junior) is also a classic of board games.
The player's task is to describe the card without saying the word itself. You can use synonyms, antonyms, sign language, various sounds, whatever you like...
The Junior version is different in that the cards not only have words written on them, but also pictures drawn specifically for those players who are just starting to learn to read.
Brave and courageous knights will enjoy playing the game Dragon and Knights. Finger dexterity, ingenuity and caution coupled with speed - all this will be useful to build a staircase to the dragon's lair and take the looted treasures from him.
Remember when we were kids we played a game “I believe it or not”? This game will help you remember wonderful times with your children. "Zavriki" The main thing is to be on alert and not collect Zavrikov!
Perhaps the most popular or even iconic board game is Monopoly.
Today there are a huge variety of different versions of Monopoly on sale, including Monopoly for children.
It will be easy for children to understand the basics of economics; they will become owners of pizzerias, museums, amusement parks and other favorite places. Of course, the rules in children's Monopoly are simplified, and the chips are made in the form of cats, dogs, boats and cars, but even in this form the game allows you to quickly understand the meaning of the famous game.
And to close this review of board games will be one of the best games for attentiveness, intelligence and matching skills - Seth Junior (baby of the famous game Seth).
A set is a set that is assembled by color/shape and number of symbols on the card. The one who collects the most such sets the fastest wins!
In fact, the games described above are a small but interesting part of the huge variety of board games. Even games that are similar in type often differ and become individual. Some people have more fun playing with robots or pirates, girls love princesses more, and everyone, of course, loves funny animals.
Whatever your child is, you can always choose what he will like. And even though many of these games cost a lot of money, they are worth it, because this is not a machine whose wheels will be torn off in a month and thrown away or forgotten on a shelf. Children return to board games again and again for many years; they are passed down from generation to generation and always become the center of attention and fun at big holidays! However, having fallen in love with board games, do not forget about the obligatory change of activities for children, and after playing enough, having guessed enough of anything - go for a walk, run and jump!
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Board games are a worthy alternative to modern gadgets. Contrary to misconception, they not only have an entertaining purpose, but depending on the variety, they can also include educational and educational elements. Unlike the Internet and television, where in most cases a child passively receives information and runs the risk of becoming addicted, board games offer useful leisure time both alone and in the company of friends or family. There are a lot of options on sale, so we suggest you familiarize yourself with the rating of the best board games for children of different age categories.
The best board games for children 2-3 years old
Children aged 2-3 years begin to actively explore everything around them. Everything is new to them - animals, numbers, shapes, etc. The board games presented in this category will help parents make their children’s acquaintance with the world around them exciting and informative.
4 Icoy toys Adventures of the ball
A fun skill game
Country: China
Average price: 1490 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.6
A fairly simple, but at the same time exciting game that children over two years old will enjoy. You can play alone or in the company of friends, and make the task more difficult by setting a timer. The essence of the game is to control the ball using levers, 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, and coordination of movements. Parents speak very well of it; they consider its main advantage to be that children do not get bored with it - they are ready to play it every day for several hours in a row. There are also no complaints about the quality of the game - the plastic is durable, small parts do not break even with daily use.
3 Chicken Run
The most fun game
Country Russia
Average price: 959 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7
Chicken Run is a fun and simple game for children 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 a fun time. The chicken coop suddenly jumps, after which 36 chickens of different colors try to escape. Children squeal in surprise, laugh and again and again send chickens to the chicken coop to see how they will jump out - users share in reviews.
The game involves from 2 to 4 people, the game takes on average 5-10 minutes. All chickens are divided between the players, after which each participant 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 to jump. At this time, players take turns throwing dice with different colored faces. If the color drawn matches the color of the chickens on display, they are sent to the chicken coop, and others are chosen to take their place. When the coop bounces, the chickens in it will fly away. Your goal is to catch those running away. The winner is the player who was able to help all his chickens escape by throwing them into the chicken coop.
2 Dobble
Developmental. Find commonality
Country Russia
Average price: 1,190 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8
The board game Dobble “Numbers and Shapes” is intended for children aged 3 years and older. 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 game Dobble, 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 involve either one player or five opponents. The round cards of the game depict figures and numbers of different colors. And each of the cards always has only one common feature: a number or geometric figure of the same color. The player's task is to find this similarity as quickly as possible.
How to choose a board game for a child?
How to choose a board game - we turned to child psychologists with this question. Here's what experts advise you to pay attention to:
- Age. All board games are marked on the packaging and/or instructions indicating the age group for which they are intended. Psychologists recommend not to lose sight of this aspect, however, do not forget about the appropriateness of the child’s age to his development, so that the chosen game is truly relevant.
- Variety. Intellectual games include games of a strategic and logical nature - “Carcassonne”, “Cluedo”, “Ticke to ride”, etc. In this case, the victory is won by the player who managed to calculate the next moves and surpassed the opponent. In board games of the gambling type, the outcome depends largely on luck - “Turtle Races”, “Uno”, etc. In games that test physical abilities, the victory is awarded to the most attentive, dexterous and quickly reacting player (“Jenga”, “Table Football”). Games with communicative overtones (“Activity”, “Imaginarium”, etc.) help to establish friendly contact and overcome embarrassment.
- Purpose. Board games can be intended for single use, for two opponents, family pastime and for a friendly company. In addition, some manufacturers offer gender-divided games for boys and girls. Traditionally, military and automotive themes predominate for boys, while doll and animal themes predominate for girls.
1 Puzzle "Jungle"
Meeting animals for little ones
Country Russia
Average price: 599 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9
The “Jungle” floor puzzle is a fun and educational game for children aged 2 years and older, which promotes the development of sensory skills, attention and associative thinking. 34 elements of various shapes are complemented by 8 animal game pieces. This puzzle will appeal to kids and their parents, allowing them to have fun together. While collecting pictures, the child gets acquainted with the animals living in the jungle. Users in the reviews note that a big advantage is the large size of the elements, which allows you to carefully examine the inhabitants of the jungle and talk with your child about the features of the appearance of the animals, their coloring and character.
Compared to tabletop puzzles, floor puzzles definitely win, since children at the age of two are more willing to move during the game, and it is still quite difficult for them to concentrate for a long time while sitting at a table. All you need is to connect the elements correctly to get a complete image, which can later be hung on the wall as a picture, after gluing the puzzles together.
The best board games for children 4-5 years old
4-5 years is the very age when children are incredibly active and inquisitive. The board games presented below will help you channel your energy into a peaceful direction. Among them are the most famous and beloved games that have received the greatest number of positive reviews from parents and children.
4 Piatnik Tick Tock Boom
Largest number of players
Country: Austria
Average price: 1399 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.6
An exciting board game that can be played simultaneously by up to 12 participants. The set includes 55 cards and a bomb that 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 explodes least often.
The game helps not only to have fun, but also to develop intelligence, expand your vocabulary, and learn to think faster. The game is fully adapted for children from four years old - all the 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.
3 Hungry hippos
Best Road Game
Country: USA
Average price: 513 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7
"Hungry Hippos" is the best travel game, according to parents. The exciting game is designed for two players, starting from 4 years of age. This is a compact version of the original game that 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 note in reviews, they want to play again and again. Each batch is approximately 5 minutes. All parts are stored inside, so you don't have to worry about the balls getting lost.
The heroes of the game, hippos Vega and Glutton, try to catch the balls using levers. The only negative is that for more accurate fishing you need a flat surface, so when traveling by train or on an airplane, feeding hippos will be convenient, but playing while traveling by car will be difficult.
2 Turtle races
A simple and well-made “walker”
Country Russia
Average price: 890 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8
"Turtle Races" is a board game of the "adventure" subtype. 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. Intended for children aged 4 years and older, designed for 2-5 players. The game lasts about 20 minutes.
The goal of the game is to bring your turtle to the cabbage field. The turtle chip, in pursuit of the cabbage, moves in accordance with the drawn cards. A feature that makes the game more interesting is that movement is possible not only forward, but also backward. In addition, turtles love to ride on the shells of their girlfriends. The playing field is presented in 10 steps, thanks to which the child does not have time to get bored with the game.
1 Table football
Most popular game
Country: China
Average price: 5490 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9
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. The uniqueness of the game lies in the gambling confrontation that develops dexterity, reaction speed, the ability to concentrate and quickly make decisions. This is a great gift for children that adults will not remain indifferent to.
Sports game represents a football field on footrests with handles for controlling football players. Figures rotating 360 degrees, the presence of mechanical goal 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.
The best board games for children 6-7 years old
At the age of 6-7 years, children demonstrate intelligence, rich imagination and improved coordination. The most active and sociable people will enjoy the following board games, the positive reviews of which are shared not only by our users, but also by experts.
4 Ravensburger Crazy Maze
Thinking game
Country: Czech Republic
Average price: 1690 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.6
A very interesting game designed for 2-4 children aged seven years and older. The rules are very simple, understandable the first time. This is a spatial reasoning game in which children play as ghosts as they wander through the labyrinth of an abandoned castle in search of treasure. During the game, the field is constantly changing, as participants can move walls and corridors to make way for a piece. The task of each player is to collect as many treasures as possible and be the first to return back. The beauty of the game is that children don’t get bored with it – it only gets more interesting with each move. The game lasts about half an hour.
From a psychological point of view, a board game is very useful for developing thinking and reaction speed. She teaches you to think through moves in advance and develop a strategy. Judging by the reviews, sometimes parents play it even without their children. It is impossible to find fault with the quality of workmanship - the cardboard is very thick, high quality, and the packaging is decent.
3 Uno
Best price. Excitement and fun
Country: USA
Average price: 416 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7
“Uno” is the most budget game presented in the rating, but no less exciting. This card board game involves 2 to 10 players aged 7 years and older. The game takes no more than 20 minutes. In Russia the game is better known as “One Hundred and One”. As the reviews say, this is a great solution for a party - excitement, enthusiasm and fun!
At the beginning of the game, each player receives 7 cards. The point of the game is to get rid of cards. The top card of the remaining deck becomes the starting point. The movement occurs clockwise. Players must report from their cards the one that will match the top one at that time in color or picture. Having gotten rid of the penultimate card, the player must shout “Uno!”, otherwise he will be fined - an additional 4 cards from the deck. When someone has discarded all the cards, the round ends and the scoring begins for those who have cards left in their hands. Data is being recorded. The game is played over several rounds until someone reaches a total of 500 points, so the one with the fewest points wins.
2 Jenga
For the most dexterous and neat. Bestseller all over the world
Country: USA
Average price: 1,250 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8
The outdoor board game Jenga is incredibly popular all over the world. The peculiarity of the game is that it remains interesting both during single construction and when building a tower with a large friendly company. This game develops fine motor skills, accuracy, balance, quick reaction and stress resistance. You can build a tower at home, outdoors, or take it with you on a visit, without worrying about the blocks getting lost or broken.
The rules of the game are extremely simple - after a tower of 54 elements is built, players take turns taking out blocks one at a time, as well as adding 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 players can continue the game if they wish.
1 Imaginarium
The best association game. Development of imagination
Country Russia
Average price: 1,750 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9
"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 indicated by an elephant chip. One person acts as a presenter who explains to others his associations in relation to the drawn card. The right of the leader is transferred to the next player in the circle, so all participants are equally involved.
The peculiarity is that players choose from their cards the one that best matches the descriptions of the presenter. The latter reports the map he explained. The cards are shuffled and numbered, and after choosing from them, everyone votes for the card that they think belonged to the leader. Depending on whether the participant guessed right or not, and whether someone else preferred his card, he remains in place, steps back, or moves a few squares forward. There was also room on the map for additional fields, upon entering which the presenter must, for example, come up with an association of 5 words, associate it with a brand, or make a description based on a film.
The best board games for children over 8 years old
For schoolchildren, the combination of the entertaining and educational nature of board games is especially important. A dry presentation of knowledge leaves them indifferent, but a veiled educational message, be it the study of fractions or simply games for the development of logic and strategic thinking, will be received by them with a bang, as evidenced by reviews.
4 Pest Gnomes
Simple but fun game
Country: Belgium
Average price: 1270 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.6
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. In the game there are “good” and “bad”, between whom there is a struggle for gold. The gnomes plot intrigues for the other 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 reliable and beautiful tin box, so it can be considered as a gift option. Includes a set of game board, action, gnome and gold digger cards. This role-playing strategy game will help develop thinking and intelligence. It is not too difficult for children and at the same time very exciting.
3 Erudite
The most intelligent. Vocabulary expansion
Country Russia
Average price: 1050 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7
“Erudite” is a game that you have probably already heard about more than once. Alternate name for Scrabble and Words. This is an educational board game based on players making up words from letter chips. Experts recommend the game for children to expand their 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. Giving in to excitement, adults sometimes find themselves even more involved in the process than children. Next to each letter there is a number - the number of points that is awarded to the player for using this chip. In addition, there are additional tricks on the playing field itself - multiplying points, adding extra points, etc., which makes the game more interesting.
2 Carcassonne
Strategic game of conquest
Country Russia
Average price: 1290 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8
The strategic and economic board game "Carcassonne" involves the step-by-step collection of the playing field and the subsequent placement of chips of your subjects on it. Depending on what terrain the piece is placed on, it will become a knight, peasant, monk or robber. A special feature is the tactical component of the gameplay. To win, you need to think through the possible moves of other players and correctly set priorities, for example, completing your facility or blocking your opponent’s path.
Terrain squares must fit together exactly, for example, fields with fields, roads with roads. As you approach the end of the game, the tension increases, because there are fewer and fewer possible options for the development of events, as well as playing pieces. This game is perfect for children aged 8 years and older, helping them build chains of actions and develop strategic thinking. Victory remains with the one who at the end received the most points for his constructed objects.
1 Delissimo
The best math game. Relaxed learning
Country Russia
Average price: 790 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9
"Delissimo" was recognized as the best game with a mathematical bias. Being logical and educational, it is relevant not only from the point of view of entertainment, but also education. “It’s never been easier to teach your child about fractions!” – parents share enthusiastically. The child gets acquainted with fractions and fractions, mastering their features in a fun and relaxed way while delivering pizza.
Reviews emphasize that the game cards are made of thick cardboard. A big plus, according to buyers, is the colorfulness and dynamism. The game is divided into three difficulty levels according to age (from 5, 8 and 10 years), so it remains relevant for many years. Each batch takes 15 to 20 minutes. The players' task is to collect the order of a visitor to an Italian restaurant, composing pizzas in accordance with the list of ingredients and their quantities, which are indicated in fractions and fractions. Soon your child will be cracking fractions like nuts, and the included game-style posters will help reinforce the material visually.
The best board games for the whole family
If you are puzzled about how to spend a celebration or family evening, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the list of the most interesting board games that will brighten up your leisure time with enthusiasm. The peculiarity of the games below is that they are designed for a large number of players, including children and adults. In a word, no one will be left behind.
4 Monopoly
Famous financial game
Country: Ireland
Average price: 1779 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.6
For many years, classic Monopoly has remained one of the most favorite games of growing children and adults. In this game, everyone can feel like a real businessman, investing money, purchasing property, and concluding deals. Up to eight people can play at the same time, so it is perfect even for a large family, as well as a group of children or adults.
The game is not only exciting, but also useful. It helps children develop logical, strategic thinking and attentiveness. Parents write that time flies when playing. The only drawback is that restless children do not have enough patience for it, since one game can last quite a long time. Otherwise, this is a classic that needs no comment.
3 Tickets to Ride
The best strategy. Travel game
Country Russia
Average price: 2,990 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7
“Train Ticket” is an exciting board game in the travel genre 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 your knowledge of geography. The batch 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 participants' task 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 games with dice.
2 Cluedo
Detective game with a fascinating plot
Country: USA
Average price: 1730 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8
"Cluedo" is a classic detective board game for adult children aged 8 years and older. The game, designed for 3-6 players, is a simulation of a murder investigation. The playing field looks like the 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 boring.
Players move through the cells, scattering around the house, making assumptions about who committed the crime, with what help, and in which room. The decks of intrigue and rumors are designed to inspire thoughts. The one who is the first to give correct answers to the questions posed becomes the winner.
1 Activities
The most popular. Dynamic, team
Country: Austria
Average price: 1,990 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9
The most popular game for family pastime is “Activity”. This board game is known all over the world. Users fell in love with it due to its simplicity, fun and dynamism. A big plus is the ability to involve a large number of people. It can be played by 3 to 16 people at the same time. That's why this game is so popular at parties and family gatherings.
Participants need to divide into teams. There are chips on the playing field that move towards the finish line if the team, using facial expressions, gestures and drawings, can explain the word specified in the task. As users note, time flies with the game - active movements, fun and loud laughter are guaranteed!
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