Best Children’s Games of 2024: Top 7 Reviews
The 7 Best Childrens Games That’ll Keep Your Kids Entertained
On this list:
7 Candy Land
Candy Land is a classic that has stood the test of time. We picked it because it’s super simple and great for very young kids. You don’t need to read; just match colors and move. It’s perfect for teaching basic counting and colors. Plus, it’s fun to dream about living in a candy kingdom!
6 Catan Junior
Catan Junior is a great introduction to strategy games for kids. It simplifies the popular Catan game while keeping the core mechanics. Kids can build pirate lairs and gather resources. It’s engaging and teaches basic trading and strategy. We loved seeing kids’ faces light up as they made their first trade!
5 Ticket to Ride: First Journey
Ticket to Ride: First Journey is a kid-friendly version of the classic train game. It’s simplified but still keeps the fun of building train routes. Kids will learn geography and planning while playing. It even got the adults in our group excited to play along!
4 Hungry Hungry Hippos
We love Hungry Hungry Hippos for its pure, chaotic fun. This fast-paced game has kids pressing levers to make their hippos eat marbles. It’s loud, silly, and perfect for burning off some energy. Plus, there’s something hilarious about watching hippos gobble up marbles.
3 Operation
Operation is both fun and nerve-wracking! We picked it because it helps kids improve their fine motor skills. The challenge of removing tiny plastic ‘organs’ without making the buzzer go off is a blast. It’s sure to bring lots of laughs (and a bit of tension) to game night.
2 Chutes and Ladders
Chutes and Ladders is another timeless classic. This game is ideal for teaching kids about numbers and counting. Climbing ladders for good deeds and sliding down chutes for naughtiness can spark some fun conversations. It’s simple, easy to set up, and always a hit with the little ones.
1 The Game of Life
The Game of Life tops our list because it’s a fantastic mixture of fun and learning. Kids will adore spinning the wheel and moving their car around the board. It teaches about life choices, careers, and even finances in a playful way. The excitement of seeing where they’ll end up is unbeatable!
