The best Russian children's board games. Top 9 board games for companies
Board games are one of the best pastimes with family and friends. With the help of logic games, you can improve your child's knowledge of some school subjects (so much so that he won't even notice it), party games will help you meet interesting people, and the skills of solving logic puzzles will come in handy in everyday life... Board games are a modern and a popular form of entertainment that allows you to spend your time profitably. Look up from the monitor screen and put your tablet aside - sit down at the gaming table and meet face to face with real opponents! The board game store Igroved offers a wide range of board games and puzzles for every taste. Hundreds of titles, spectacular pictures, various directions and age recommendations - how to make sense of this new bright world? The easiest and most proven way is to visit the nearest Igroved store and consult with sellers who will select a board game to suit your requirements. In the meantime, while you decide to take this desperate step, we We invite you to get acquainted with the main areas of our product range:
Large (and not so large) publishers release board games with enviable regularity, delighting fans with new mechanics, colorful components and bold design solutions. Igroveda employees analyze the market every day, read dozens of rules and send branded red jets to all corners of the Earth in order to deliver the best new products to our chain stores as quickly as possible. And let us exaggerate a little with airplanes (sometimes we carry reindeer sleds), but we have a lot of new products, and the list is constantly updated! And if there is something not in the store, then we can deliver this exotic item to order, equipping a walking expedition! See all the new items »
Different games are important, different games are needed... But even among the best games there are hits that can be played over and over again. Uninvited guests arrived, neighbors ran in, did a child break another vase? Calm, just calm! We take our favorite box with a board game off the shelf and... immerse ourselves in an amazing world. A hit is, you know, a universal remedy for a bad mood, a way to save any event from boredom and a chance to impress others. We have a lot of “hit” games in Igroved. In fact, all the world's bestsellers can be found on our shelves. Well, almost everything... Here they are, our hits"
3. By purpose (compact games for travel, games for get-togethers with friends, active games, family games for the home, games for parties, games for the office)
New releases and hits are good (even great). But we will try to classify the many different format boxes according to several more criteria. When going on a trip, we recommend taking compact games with simple rules with you on the road. Games for get-togethers with friends are always brightly decorated and will lift your spirits, while active games will cheer up the team and prevent anyone from getting bored. Family games for the home are rich in components and exciting gameplay. Board games for parties will cheer up your company, and they can also be used as games for the office (the main thing is to involve the boss in the process). More details about each of the features: games with different purposes »
4. Games for children (for little ones, for schoolchildren, for boys, for girls, for children's groups)
When compiling the assortment, the Game Expert pays special attention to children - the most demanding and experienced players who, at times, easily beat adults. Igroved stores offer board games for all ages! For the youngest players we will select fun and bright board games, for schoolchildren - educational “board games” that will help in their studies (as they say: what is difficult in learning is easy in playing). For boys on our shelves there is a set of adventure games, and for girls there are many beautiful and fabulous boxes. For children's groups that can create unimaginable chaos in the apartment, we recommend dynamic and emotional games - let the children drop wooden totems on the floor and hit the bell, then perform similar actions with the hosts' sets. Such necessary and different games for children"
5. Educational games (for logic, for attentiveness, for speed, for memory, with words, mathematics)
Don't think that board games are just for fun. There is a whole series of educational games that can be compared to school lessons, but in a playful form. Games with words will broaden a child’s horizons, attentiveness boards will require concentration and perseverance, some speed games will develop reaction, and solving memory and logic tasks will help with studies. Moreover, there are mathematical games that will give your child mental calculation skills. More information about educational games »
6. According to the number of participants (for one, for two, for large companies)
An important criterion when developing board games is the number of participants who are ready to join you at the gaming table. Depending on this, mechanics are developed and final goals are determined. Games for one are similar to puzzles and will require concentration, while “board games” for two will allow you to have an interesting time with someone close to you (although a random travel companion will be perfect). For large companies, games are being developed with many components and active interaction between rivals. A game specialist will select a board game for any number of players, as long as they fit at your table! All games distributed depending on the number of participants »
7. By theme (adventure games, with animals, with magic and sorcery, detective, military, historical)
Of course, the theme of the games also plays an important role. Adventure games invite opponents to go on a dangerous journey and complete intricate tasks; board games with animals tell us about the world around us. Players will encounter magic and magic, and detective games will allow them to feel like a famous detective. Take the cocked hat off the shelf, unsheath your saber and take command of troops in military battles or show miracles of diplomacy in historical games... On the shelves of our store you will find board games of a wide variety of themes! »
8. By complexity (simple, complex)
The surest way to discourage a beginner from board games is to sit him down with a complex strategy with multi-volume rules. Therefore, you need to be responsible when choosing the difficulty of a board game! Everything should be in place... Quick and simple games are suitable for an evening after a working day, introducing friends to the world of board games, or entertaining a child before bed. If you want to spend the evening (smoothly flowing into the morning) in the company of experienced players, then you need complex board games with many options for strategies and many hours of thinking about moves. The gaming expert recommends that when choosing a game, pay attention to the age restrictions, as well as the game time indicated on the box. Which game do you want: more difficult or simpler? See a special selection of games depending on difficulty »9. Based on the principle of the game (abstract, strategic, adventure games, quiz games, role-playing games, economic, cooperative, puzzles)
Different games are needed, different games are important. According to the principle of the game, “board games” can be classified... The list can stretch for many pages, so we will try to highlight the main ones: abstract (for strict and serious players), strategic (for future commanders), adventure games (will appeal to tourists, warriors and just fans of adventure ), quiz games (a cheerful company will be delighted), role-playing games (play the role of a gangster, a king or a beautiful princess), economic games (for future luminaries of economics and development), cooperative games (if we all die together, or how to shift responsibility for failure on a friend), puzzles (the main motto: “this is impossible!”) Ta-dam! List by game principle »
10. By components/by composition (with a field, with cubes, cards, with a labyrinth)
Game components are a separate topic for discussion. You never know what you might find under the lid of the box: there could be a mountain of soldiers or a stack of cards, a kilogram of wooden chips or one plastic cube. Depending on your luck (we're joking, of course)... But seriously, games come with a field on which the main events will unfold; with dice - to introduce an element of chance into the game; card - the best illustrators work on their design; with a labyrinth where various adventures await you. And sometimes in the box you can find ghosts, cute amoebas or a real encyclopedia... Look at what games there are by components/composition"
11. By price (up to 500 rubles, up to 1000 rubles, up to 1500 rubles, more than 1500 rubles)
As you already understand, the cost of the game directly depends on the contents of the box you are holding in your hands. At the same time, the number of game components does not in any way affect the quality of the gameplay! Let's try to guide you in terms of prices: something compact and cheerful will cost about 500 rubles, compact and with wooden components - up to 1000 rubles. A solid-sized box with a board, wooden components and a stack of cards will cost up to 1,500 rubles, and a luxurious gift for a gamer will cost more than 1,500 rubles. The most important thing is to remember that the emotions and good mood that board games will bring to your home are priceless! Full selection of games, different prices »
12. Options for gifts (games for gifts, games for gifts for children, gift cards)
So, you already understand that board games are excitingly interesting and very modern. It's time to introduce your friends to this world! When you go visiting, don't forget to grab a board game as a gift! Gift games with colorful designs will lift the spirits of the hero of the occasion. Have you been invited to a children's party?! Games for a gift for a child will stand out among standard toys. And if you are not sure about the recipient’s preferences, it doesn’t matter, gift cards will be the best way out. Make the right choice with our selection of gift options »
Games in a foreign language are perfect for learning the subject in a playful way. The text on the cards is easy to translate, and literally by the third game you will feel like a native Englishman (or Frenchman, depending on the circumstances). Games in a foreign language are made in accordance with European quality standards - similar boxes are opened by players all over the world... More details: games in a foreign language »
There should be a lot of good games. Therefore, if a board game becomes a hit, wait for an expansion. Small boxes of components complement the basic set and transform the game for the better, forcing opponents to develop new strategies. The game expert closely monitors the release of add-ons and makes sure to include the best of them in his assortment. Here they are, so different, but equally interesting additions"
Accessories are necessary to preserve the game in its original form (special pockets for cards are used for this), as well as to create a certain atmosphere at the table. And, of course, for convenience! Boxes, pockets, cubes, etc., etc., etc. Come to any of our stores and choose the necessary accessory. And we will try to surprise you...
By playing among their peers, children master communication skills, undergo social adaptation, and also learn to wait patiently for their turn, accept losses and rejoice in victory.
Our online store offers you to buy board games of all kinds, with different configurations and prices:
- Developmental
- Educational
- Desktop-printed
- Walking games
- Intelligent
- Puzzles
- For communication (leisure), etc.
For the little ones, it is better to choose sets with large, bright details: soft cubes, lotto with pictures, mosaics. Preschoolers and primary schoolchildren will benefit from play sets with more complex tasks, such as traveling with chips across a field, as well as puzzles, construction sets, logic puzzles, etc. Sets with military-political themes, intellectual tasks where you need to show diplomatic cunning, are intended for teenagers.
Any board game for several participants will allow you to learn a lot of interesting things about their character. Exciting gameplay reveals traits such as creativity and cunning, the ability to think logically and the desire to beat your opponent at any cost. In a playful way, children learn perseverance, develop fine and gross motor skills, and train various skills (attention, observation, etc.). And for parents, playing with their child is a great opportunity to bond, find common hobbies and just have fun.
The best way for productive communication and spending time together between adults and children has always been and remains a game. Today, board games, among other entertainment, are highly popular and quickly and firmly enter people’s lives. At first glance, it may seem that this activity is only for children, but this is far from the case, because in almost each of them you need to carefully think through the current situation, choose the right way to solve the problem, deceive and confuse the enemy in order for the party to remain with you. The top ten best board games in the world today, which will be interesting for both children and adults, include:
Alias
"Alias» or "Say otherwise" Recently it has been receiving increasing recognition from fans, which has earned it tenth place in the ranking of the best board games around the world. The point of the game is to explain as many words as possible from your card in one minute. There are several variations of this game: the explanation should be accompanied only by gestures or emotions, using a certain story that surrounds the word being explained, or you should even guess not just an encrypted key, but some celebrity. The game is perfect for entertainment even in the company of unfamiliar people or people you don’t know at all.
- a very non-standard game that is becoming very popular in the world, and receives ninth place in our rating. What is its meaning? It is necessary to come up with associations for the cards from the game set. The difficulty lies in the fact that the images on the cards are far from simple, and sometimes it even seems that they were drawn by some not entirely mentally healthy person, which makes it even more interesting. Having voiced his association, the player places the card face down on the table, and the rest must choose from their set the cards most suitable to what was said and place them next to each other. You will win if at least one person finds yours in the total mass of cards (ideally: all but one). Another variety of this game, which also does not leave the rankings of the world's best-selling board game books, is considered “Dixit”.
How can a list of the best board games be compiled without "Monopolies", which has long since achieved worldwide fame and appreciation? Despite the fact that the variations of this game currently simply cannot be counted (“Classic Monopoly”, “Manager”, “Monopolist”, “Kremlin”, etc.), the essence still remains the same: wander around the playing field, buy everything you see on your way, increase your capital, buy up real estate from your opponents and try in every possible way to develop your business. The main goal: to ruin the enemy and elevate yourself to the rank of millionaire and monopolist.
"Uno" A pretty simple and fun card game. It was included in the ranking of the best board games in the world due to its simplicity, simplicity, and the ability to play for both adults and children. The game begins with the distribution of game cards. Players take turns throwing their own card, matching the color or value, on top of the opponent’s card. If there is none, then you will have to draw from the deck until the required card is found. The goal of the game is to discard everything in your hands as quickly as possible. The last one to do this will be the loser. A game very similar in meaning to “Uno” is “Svintus!”.
or "Erudite" is a game that needs no introduction, as it is familiar to every person, regardless of age and gender. The point of it is to form words using the chips received at the beginning of the game. Players are awarded points for the number of letters in the word laid out. Scrabble is popular not only in Russia, but also in European countries, where even serious businessmen play it when going on a long business trip for work matters.
is a floor game rather than a board game, but it is also wildly popular, especially among active young people. The game does not require any mental effort or thought process. What is important here is your flexibility, dexterity, as well as the desire to win. With each new move, the players' limbs become more and more entangled with each other, sometimes giving the person the most unimaginable poses. The winner is the one who was the last one to remain on the playing mat while maintaining a pose and not fall. Despite the fact that today “Twister” occupies not the last place in the top of the best games in the world, at the very beginning of sales, tons of criticism and negativity fell upon the company that produced such entertainment. There are several varieties of the game, and one of the latest to be created is a truly desktop version, when only the fingers of the participants participate in the gameplay.
, Of course, it stands out somewhat from the previous list, but it should definitely have a place in the list of games with the highest appreciation. Most often, the game involves a standard 52-sheet poker deck of cards. There is a certain ranking of the seniority of card combinations (four of a kind, full house, royal flush, etc.) After the deck is dealt, each player can make a bet or pass. The winner is the one who has the best combination in his hands or the one who knows how to mislead opponents, thereby forcing them to fold and change bets.
Mafia
"Mafia"- quite a fun and interesting game, suitable for a large and noisy company. Purpose of the game: to rid the civilian population of criminal elements. So, at the beginning, the presenter distributes one card to everyone, thereby distributing roles: honest citizens (red) and mafiosi (black). Until a certain moment, no one except the player himself should know about his card. When night comes, the mafia can get to know each other, and during the day, each player expresses his opinion about the others, thus at the end of the day, all players must vote and “kick” someone out of the game. The winner is the team whose representatives at the end have more representatives or when all the criminals are identified and neutralized. “Mafia” received its place in the top of the best board games thanks to its simplicity and great gameplay possibilities.
Codenames
"Codenames" is a legendary game that everyone who has played at least one game is crazy about. For its fun and simplicity, Code Names have received all the prestigious international awards, including the Oscar in the world of board games - Game of the Year in Germany.
From two to ten people can participate in this phenomenal team confrontation. Players, with the help of the captains' hints, take turns trying to find all their words among the cards laid out on the playing field. The scope for hints is limited to just one (!) word spoken out loud. In such harsh conditions, captains shine with associative thinking, and teams surprise with mutual understanding on a telepathic level.
The game was created by the recognized board game guru - Vlada Khvatil. He made sure that players could replay Codenames with interest as many times as they wanted. In gratitude, even the most respected and discerning gaming community in the world, BoardGamesGeek, ranks Code Names at the top of the world's ranking of the best board games for groups and parties.
Since its inception (1995), the board game has not left the top of the best games for a company gathered around the table. Today she is given first place in our TOP 10 ranking. It is simply impossible to count the number of awards she received, and there are no people left who would not know about her existence. Colonist players "land" on a desert island full of wood, brick, wool, grain and ore. Everyone’s goal is to build as large a settlement as possible and develop it better than their opponents. For each construction and development a certain number of points are given. The one who scored 10 points before others won.
You can buy it in the GaGa.ru store
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 risks 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 highly 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 correspondence 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 feeding hippos while traveling by train or on an airplane 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.
The sports game is 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 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 designated 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 to 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 its 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 task of the participants 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!
Parents are constantly choosing which board games to buy for their children. This is an important issue, because board games for children and youth should not only entertain, but also educate. During the gameplay, the younger generation develops the ability to work in a team, defend their interests, wisely manage resources and calculate actions several steps ahead.
In this list of the most popular board games in the world for children, it is necessary to remember , and , which have already been written about a lot, including on our website. Therefore, within the framework of this review, it makes sense to talk about other, no less interesting and useful, although not so well-known board games.
Chicken Run
This is an exciting board game for children 2-3 years old, for whom activity and constant movement are important. The set includes a chicken coop, one cube with colored sides and a set of small chicken figures. The chickens are divided equally between the participants and the game begins.
Before starting the game, you need to click on the chicken coop so that it “sits down.” Each player places three chickens in front of him and rolls the first dice. If the shade of the cube matches the color of one of the chickens (out of three on display), then it is thrown into the chicken coop. The move moves on. From time to time the chicken coop “bounces” and the chickens fly away.
Players catch 2-3 chickens each, and the rest are considered to have escaped. The winner is the participant who was the first to throw all his chickens into the chicken coop - he saved them and they escaped. Children develop fine motor skills, and the chaos they love reigns around them. This is one of the best board games for little ones.
Turtle races
Children under 7 years old will like it, and maybe a little older. The playing field consists of 10 cells along which the turtles run to the cabbage. The peculiarity of the game is that no one knows where whose turtle is - the races take place anonymously. Before the start, players draw a card with the turtle's color and keep it secret until the end of the race. A cool board game for the whole family will not take much time, but will bring genuine pleasure to the child.
The remaining cards are divided equally between the participants - they are also the colors of turtles. The participant can only move the turtle whose color is currently declared. But it can be moved both forward and backward, according to the player’s decision. There are special cards that give you the right to make a double move or control any turtle.
Sleeping queens
Popular board card games that will captivate children of any age, starting from 5 years old. In a distant land, beautiful queens sleep, as many as 12 of them. And the royal warriors must free them from a hundred years of sleep. But on the way they meet knights, merchants, and jesters.
The player wins when he collects 5 beautiful awakened dormouse or the highest number of points. Cards can be replaced and discarded, but only the king can wake up the queen. Children really like this game, because a six-year-old girl came up with it when she didn’t want to fall asleep. Many parents don't think about what popular board games there are, and that they can be very simple.
Crazy maze
Popular games for 10-year-old children should be dynamic and exciting. The game is designed for four 2-4 players who must collect as many treasures as possible in the maze and return to the starting point. But here’s the catch: every turn the labyrinth changes, and tasks appear in an unknown sequence.
The set includes a playing field with glued-on (unchangeable) parts of the maze, as well as a set of cards with changeable parts. They are laid out before the start of the game in random order to create a labyrinth. One card is always extra - with its help changes are made.
Each player only knows their own goal, so it's fun to watch them intentionally or unintentionally interfere with each other. And the next task remains unknown. A game for children aged 10 years with simple game mechanics and an intricate plot will bring children many hours of fun, because it simply cannot get boring.
Here you need to carefully think through every move, so it is included in the best logic board games for children under 10 years old.
Danetki
The rating of board games for children includes options with simple game mechanics, where the plot develops based on the interaction of players. These are games for children 10 years old in summer camp or just in the company of friends.
The series of games includes versions with various thematic tasks that will entertain children and distract them from pranks. Interesting board games from this series consist of hard cards made of high-quality material, enclosed in a beautiful box.
The player draws a card and reads the story. To the other players, he reads only the part of the story printed in bold. They must, by asking leading questions, guess the hidden part. The leader (player with the card) can only answer yes or no.
These original board games help develop imagination, imaginative thinking and the ability to create a complete picture from details. Children will experience many fun and exciting moments, together creating a complete picture of the incident.
Augustus
Players must fight for the right to become the personal consul of Gaius Julius Caesar. To do this they will have to mobilize all their strength. Connect available resources and complete tasks. Like all board games for young people (teenagers), Augustus is endowed with a complex plot, clear game mechanics and a high level of player interaction.
You can play popular children's board games with the whole family - everyone will be interested in showing off their strategist skills. The game is equipped with task cards, legionnaires (personal army), reward tokens and much more. The game has a competitive element, which further fuels the excitement.
board games for kids who don't like to lose
There is a category of children (especially if they are preschoolers) who are sensitive to losing. However, if they win, they also perceive this fact quite violently. Below are the funniest and most fun entertaining board games for team play for active and overly active children of different ages.
Tricky Fox
A popular Russian board game that even the youngest participants (from 5 years old) will enjoy playing. The plot is quite simple - the team catches the Tricky Fox. Who stole a delicious pie and runs away with it into his hole.
Players will need to look at suspects, collect evidence and find the criminal before he escapes. A fun game where participants join forces against a common enemy and learn to work as a team.
Mysterium
A team of detectives arrives at a dark medieval castle. It is necessary to unravel the circumstances of the mysterious murder and free the unfortunate ghost, who has been languishing in prison for hundreds of years.
The untimely deceased owner of the estate will try to convey information through a Ouija board. The team will have to use all their abilities to unravel the mysterious signs and connect them into a single logical picture.
There are several difficulty levels in the game. You should select a level based on the experience of the team and the participant playing the ghost. Hints, mysticism and associations - that's what awaits brave researchers.
Bastion
The best board games for team play are rounded off by the Russian popular cooperative board game Bastion. In it, players will have to work together to defend their castle from attack. Up to four players can play it at the same time. But they will have to use all their resources to defend Bastion to the end.
The fortification will be stormed by bloodthirsty monsters and other creatures of Darkness. It's worth putting on the best armor and spending mana sparingly. Otherwise, there is a chance of not repelling the attack of the Legendary creature and losing.
The best board games for skill
The most popular board game for skill is the one already mentioned. However, there are several other options that children will enjoy and will help them develop motor coordination.
Klask
The game is created on the principle of table football and hockey, but is more compact. It does not require many skills, so it is suitable for children of any age. Chips are placed on the field, which will be controlled by magnetic joysticks under the field.
The player’s task is to score the ball into the opponent’s goal with his chip. On the way to victory, not only your opponent stands in the way, but also three magnets in the middle of the field, making it difficult to control your chip.
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