Playing games is a great way to learn a lot of skills from cooperation to strategy and math but having fun is the most important. These lists of the best board games for 6-10 year olds are perfect for family game night or just playing with friends.
The lists below are broken down by recommended youngest age. Don't shy away from games with a young minimum age though! Some of the games that young kids can play are fun for all ages!
There are a few games that are great for kids to play alone as well. Scroll to the bottom to see those recommendations. Sometimes kids want to play a game and there's nobody to play with them.
My favorite games when I was 6-10 years old were whatever games my older brothers picked out because as the youngest you just go along with what everyone else wants. I played a LOT of Monopoly and I don't think I ever won! These best board games for 6-10 year olds and, yes, Monopoly is included because it's actually a great game kids love.
Besides playing games there are other fun activities you can do with your family if you have a preschooler.
- Take a family hike
- Read the book then watch the movie
- Read a book aloud
- Outdoor messy art projects
- Outdoor adventures with kids
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I hope you enjoy these games as much as your kids or grandkids will! Playing games together is something they'll remember forever!
Fun Games for Ages 6+
Ticket to Ride - First Journey
If you've played the adult Ticket to Ride you'll love this kid version! Highly rated!
Math Dice Junior
This is a fun game for learning and practicing mental math.
Zingo Word Builder
We loved this fun game for early readers. Typically most fun for the K-2nd grade crowd but other kids and parents will enjoy it occasionally as well.
Spanish Bingo
Another fun eeboo game! This Spanish matching Bingo game is great for learning Spanish words.
Guess Who?
Everyone loves this! It's a 2 player game so great for small families or playing one on one with siblings.
More Fun Games for Ages 6+
Sorry!
A classic that all ages loves!
Monopoly Junior
I actually really enjoyed Monopoly Junior when my kids were this age.
Cauldron Quest
This is very highly rated! This is a cooperative game, which I love!
Jenga
This is a great game for laughs!
Blokus Game
We love Blokus. Great for strategy, spacial awareness and planning sills. Plus it's fun for all ages.
Games for Ages 7+
Taco vs Burrito
This is easy to learn and games only take about 10 minutes to play. Ideal for when you don't have a lot of time.
SEQUENCE
This is one of our favorites with grade school aged kids!
Labyrinth
Love this game! The goal is to find the shortest route through the Labyrinth to win. It only takes about 20 minutes to play a game.
Goat Lords
Fun, fast acting card game that all ages will love. You'll laugh your way through this one.
UNO
Every family needs a deck of Uno cards!
More Games for Ages 7+
No Stress Chess
This is the best way to learn to play chess! Kids can play together with no adult help as well!
Spoons
This is a fun card game I have great memories of playing as a kid!
Hedbanz
This is the game where each player has an object (on their head they can't see) and has to ask the other players questions. The first person who guesses what they are wins.
Exploding Kittens
This is a family favorite here!
Cover Your Assets
Fast paced, fun strategy card game. Great for laughs!
Fun Games for Ages 8+
Upwords
This is like Scrabble but you can stack words. It's great for the whole family. It's easier than Scrabble and so much fun!
Clue Game
Everyone loves Clue!
Math Dice
This is a great mental math game for the whole family. Great for ages 8+.
Knot So Fast
Great for when you want something a little different. 40 knot tying challenges for the family.
Qwixx
A fast family dice game everyone loves.
Rubik's Race Game
I loved this game as a kid! It is a 2 player game.
More Games for Ages 8+
Guesstures
High speed charades that make everyone laugh!
Telestrations
Did you play the game "telephone" as a kid? This is like telephone with drawings. The kids will be rolling with laughter!
Monopoly Classic Game
I don't know what it is about this game but kids love it! In this day and age it's great to encourage them to play a game that isn't short to increase their attention span.
Otrio
This is a very highly rated game. Our whole family loves it! Great for all ages!
More Games for 8+ Year Olds
Kids Against Maturity
Everyone playing needs to be able to read. It's like Cards Against Humanity but mostly poop jokes that will leave the kids rolling on the floor.
Sushi Go!
This might be our favorite card game!
Rummikub
This is another classic! It's like Rummy with tiles. Highly recommend!
Machi Koro
My kids ADORE this game. Highly recommend!
Spy Alley
The kids almost always want to play this. It's not one of my favorites but it's theirs and it doesn't take long to play.
Shut The Box
My grandfather made us one of these when I was a kid so when I found this I got one for my kids. We love it! It's a fun math and strategy game.
Pandemic
This 5 star game seems timely!
Single Player Games for Grade Schoolers
Gravity Maze Marble Run
Great STEM game!
Rush Hour Junior Traffic Jam
We love this single player game. Great for working on reasoning and planning. Also great for fine motor skills.
Roller Coaster Challenge
Great STEM challenge single player game!
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