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Fun Board Games and Traditional Games for Kids
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items Most of the kids games featured in this list have been around for years and have consistently captured the imaginations of children all around the world. This list includes a variety of some of the popular ones, some are board games and some are not ... This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you
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Board Games
Monopoly is always going to be an exciting timeless classic and one which I love. (Affiliate link).
Monopoly Family Board Game
I think that Junior Scrabble is both fun and educational and all the kids in my family seem to love it (Affiliate link).
Mattel
I find that this fast paced Hippo game will always guarantee chaos and laughter every time! (Affiliate link).
Hasbro Hungry Hungry Hippos Board Game
This game is both strategic and very entertaining and from my experience it is also lots of fun. (Affiliate link).
Hasbro Mouse Trap Board Game for Kids 6+
The kids in my family love this game, as they climb the ladders and try their best to avoid the snakes. (Affiliate link).
Orchard Toys Farmyard Splats & Ladders
This has always been a game that we have in our house and although it can at times be noisy it is also lots of fun, as the kids try not to touch the buzzing sides of the operation areas! (Affiliate link).
Hasbro – Operation Electronic Board Game
I love that this board game captures the essence of the video game, allowing kids to strategically build a farm with the same block mining fun. (Affiliate link).
Ravensburger Minecraft Builder & Biomes Game
Pokemon featured heavily in my home years ago and I like that this game involves players having similar fun as they try to collect other Pokemon. (Affiliate link).
Ravensburger Pokémon Labyrinth Family Game
This Click and Jump game which in the UK was called Frustration is one that I had a child and my son had too, and yes it is frustrating but lots of fun! (Affiliate link).
Toyrific Classic Family Game Board Age 4+
This Cluedo Junior is a child friendly version of the classic mystery game that I know and love and this version features two games in one! (Affiliate link).
Cluedo Junior 2-in-1 Game | The Entertainer
I used to play this game years ago with my in-laws. It is a fun strategic game where you aim to create sets and runs whilst outwitting your opponent. (Affiliate link).
Rummikub Classic Game | The Entertainer
To me Trivial Pursuit is a classic game which all our family know and love and this Family Edition offers all the same fun, trivia and entertainment that everyone will enjoy. (Affiliate link).
Trivial Pursuit Family Edition Game | The Entertainer
Other Games
Guess Who is one of my favourite games to play with the kids as it is a brilliant and fun game of deduction. (Affiliate link).
Guess Who? Easter Board Game for Kids 6+
This is a fun game of physical skill and balance which in my experience can cause a lot of laughter too! (Affiliate link).
Hasbro Gaming
My granddaughter loves Bluey and this exciting game of skill features Bluey and Bingo trying to stop the balloon from touching the floor. (Affiliate link).
Bluey Keepy Uppy Game with Motorized Balloon
This fun shop themed game tests memory and it is one we used to play regularly with our grandson. (Affiliate link).
Orchard Toys Shopping List Extras Pack
I love this drawing game which encourages kids to show their creative talents. (Affiliate link).
Mattel Games Pictionary
This fantastic game combines both skill and suspense and is always popular in our house. (Affiliate link).
Hasbro Gaming Jenga, Party & Family Game
This strategic game is engaging and deceptively simple but is always lots of fun and one that is played frequently in our house. (Affiliate link).
Connect 4 Game | The Entertainer
This exciting game is one that I can say from personal experience requires nerves of steel and dexterity and is one our family love to play. (Affiliate link).
Ker-Plunk
The kids in my family have great fun with this colourful rally game as they build the stunt track and then let the marbles go whizzing down to the finish line. (Affiliate link).
Addo Games Marble Rally | The Entertainer
This game is one that brings back happy memories for me as my grandson had it when he was little and we all had lots of fun catching the fish as the pond rotated. (Affiliate link).
Vicloon Electric Fishing Game Toy for Kids
This game encourages both imagination and non-verbal communication and is always a favourite in our house. (Affiliate link).
Paul Lamond Charades For Kids Game
This game is fast and exciting as players have to think quickly and shout out the answers matching their letter cards. (Affiliate link).
Skillmatics Rapid Rumble - Fast-Paced Card Game