The Best Kids’ Board Games

This classic kids' board game is back with a new look. Players have to take turns removing sticks while trying to keep the marbles from falling. This game is perfect for two to four players.

Grab a bag of popcorn and this kids' board game for a night of family fun. The game is designed using picture cards, so that non-readers can play along with their older siblings and parents. Players take turns picking cards and acting out what they see until another player shouts out the correct guess.

This parent- and teacher-approved game is like Bingo with educational components. The objective of the game is to be the first to fill your card with tiles, which sport different words and illustrations. The game is best for little ones ages 4 and up.

The entire family will love this kids' board game, especially if you find cross-country travel exciting! To win this game, players must collect a series of six tickets to connect certain cities on their map. Once this is done, they can claim the golden ticket as their prize.

When it comes to kids' board games, you can beat a pirate adventure, which is what you'll get with this set. Players are transported to a mysterious island, where they will have to come up with a strategy to expand their empire. The game is easy to learn and can be completed in 30 minutes, which is best for younger children who don't have a long attention span.

This easy-to-learn card game is like a laugh-inducing, family-friendly version of Russian roulette. Players draw cards until someone draws an exploding kitten. The game is suitable for ages 7 and up.

Since no reading is required to play this kids' board game, children as young as three can join in on the fun. The game board is made up of cute animal characters, such as a panda, gorilla, penguin and fox. Players take turns playing cards from their hands and then setting a chip on the corresponding animal. The first player with four chips in a row wins!

The objective of this kids' board game is to reach all of your treasures and find the shortest route through the maze. The cards determine your outcomes and players can gain an advantage by inserting extra tiles to move walls and open passages. The two- to four-player game is ideal for kids ages 7 and up.

The race to the King Kandy’s Castle, a journey filled with encounters with sweet characters and confections, is a game that every young child should experience. The game includes a colorful board, four pawns, a card deck and instructions.

In this classic two-person game, players attempt to sink each other’s ships for to win. This version comes with two portable, easy-to-store battle cases and has a feature that lets advanced players launch multiple attacks. The game is suitable for ages 7 and up.