10 Best Childrens Board Games to Play in 2025
Looking for the best board games for childrens? We tested loads and picked our top favorites to help childrens laugh and learn!
10 Best Childrens Board Games: Our Top Picks for Fun and Laughs! If you’re on the lookout for the perfect childrens board game, you’re in the right place. We focus on games that keep the little ones busy, spark giggles, and teach something along the way (even if it’s just how to deal with defeat). Each childrens themed pick on our list brings something special to the table, whether it’s teamwork, luck, or just pure fun. We’ve tried these with our own crew and can vouch—they went over almost as well as pizza night!
On this list:
10 Outfoxed!
If your group of little Sherlocks wants a fun game, Outfoxed! is a winner. We tried this on a rainy Saturday and ended up laughing at our wild guesses. It’s a cooperative mystery board game where players collect clues to find which sneaky fox stole the pie. The deduction part is simple enough for childrens, but adults can join the fun too (and lose, like we almost did, to a 7-year-old). It encourages teamwork and logical thinking. No sore losers here—just a lot of finger-pointing at innocent foxes. Outfoxed! is great for families and works even if your team is full of short attention spans.
9 Animal Upon Animal
When we stacked wooden animals, things got intense—in a good way! Animal Upon Animal is a dexterity game where you stack chunky critters without toppling them all, which always sends our group of childrens (and adults) into fits of giggles. It’s super easy to learn, encourages fine motor skills, and ends up with a pile of animals or a pile of chaos. With quick rounds, no one gets bored or upset for long. This game is sturdy, quick to set up, and perfect for all ages, especially if your hands are less steady after too much lemonade.
8 Ticket to Ride: First Journey
Ticket to Ride: First Journey is the childrens version of the classic train game. We love that it keeps all the fun of the original, but with easier rules and a shorter play time. When we played, the kids didn’t mind losing—maybe because trains are just cool. Collecting cards and completing routes is simple and exciting, and the map artwork kept everyone pointing out cities they want to visit someday. If you want to introduce your children to board games, this one does the trick without causing any travel-related meltdowns.
7 Rhino Hero
Rhino Hero had us all holding our breath and then bursting out laughing when someone (always Uncle Bob, never fails) toppled the tower. This stacking card game has you building a wobbly skyscraper, and sending a superhero rhino climbing higher. The rules are simple, and stacking cards brings a rush of excitement for childrens and adults. It’s tiny, easy to bring anywhere, and doesn’t drag on forever. Rhino Hero is perfect for family nights and teaches steady hands and patience—at least until the tower falls.
6 Kingdomino
Kingdomino mixes dominoes and kingdom building in a way that works for kids and grown-ups. We love how it’s quick to set up, easy to learn, and lets childrens feel clever as they make their own little kingdoms. Even the adults got competitive, trying to create the best patch of land. The art is cute, the rules aren’t hard to grasp, and everyone ends up proud of their miniature empire—even if you built a kingdom full of swamp. It’s a good intro game for childrens that doesn’t forget about the adults at the table.
5 Dragomino
Dragomino is the dragon-tastic version of Kingdomino, made just for the little ones. We tested it with our younger crowd, and the thrill of flipping over dragon egg tokens to see if they cracked open (or not) was a huge hit. The game is simple, colorful, and gives childrens a taste of matching tiles and basic strategy, but no one gets too upset if their eggs are empty—because there’s always another round. It’s a lovely way to spend a calm afternoon, with rules you can actually remember after one play.
4 Sleeping Queens
Sleeping Queens is as weird and fun as it sounds. Our group had a blast waking up silly queens and fighting over the pancake queen (because, pancakes). It’s an easy card game with a bit of math, memory, and luck. The rules are straightforward, so even younger childrens can play with only a little help. The art is bright and goofy, and there’s just enough sneaky strategy to keep things interesting for older siblings too. This one always makes it to the table when we have mixed ages.
3 The Magic Labyrinth
The Magic Labyrinth is the closest our group has come to feeling like bumbling wizards. This game has a hidden maze under the board and magnet pieces that bump into walls you can’t see. We spent more time bumping into things than getting magic tokens, but thats the fun. Childrens love the surprise of the ‘invisible’ walls, and adults can’t help but get drawn into the challenge. It’s clever, teaches memory skills, and every round feels fresh. Plus, the 3D board looks cool on the table.
2 Monza
We rolled dice and zoomed around the racetrack in Monza, and the childrens in our group loved picking the wildest racing colors. Monza is a very simple race game perfect for younger kids learning colors. It’s got just enough luck to give everyone a chance to win (even if you’re not paying full attention). Turns are fast, no one feels left behind, and it can teach planning for those who want to go a bit deeper. It’s still fun for adults who like cheering loudly for their race cars.
1 Magic Maze Kids
Magic Maze Kids stands at the top for us because it turns co-operation into chaos, but the good kind! In Magic Maze Kids, childrens and adults work together in real time to help heroes gather ingredients for a magic potion. No waiting for your turn—you leap in and help, but only with your own special move. We nearly lost our minds trying to stay calm, but the panic and teamwork led to the loudest laughs at our table. The game grows with your childrens as you can add trickier rules. It’s the best one because it gives everyone a role, teaches teamwork, and guarantees memorable moments—no one just sits out. Every time we play, it feels like an event, not just another board game.
