Gift Guide: Best Games for the Kiddos this Holiday Season

With the holiday season fast approaching, parents, grandparents, and relatives often wonder what gifts to give the young ones in their lives. Games are always a hit, offering fun, entertainment, and learning experiences for kids of all ages. Whether your child loves adventure, learning, or just plain fun, here’s a guide to the best games for kids that are sure to brighten their holiday season in 2024!

My First Carcassonne
Age: 4+ / Players: 2-4 / Duration: 15-30 minutes

The streets of Carcassonne are filled with kids; the city has never been so alive!

This version of the modern classic, Carcassonne, has been adapted to allow players of all ages to play together. Each turn, players place a tile to build the city. When they close a street with one or more kids of their color, they get to put their pawn on the board. The first to place all their pawns wins!

Animal Upon Animal Christmas
Age: 4+ / Players: 2-4 / Duration: < 15 minutes

The animals are climbing all over each other to form an ever-taller Christmas pyramid. But which one will make it to the top? In this special Christmas edition of a classic game, players decide by carefully balancing squirrels, snow bunnies, penguins, and reindeer on stars, trees, sleds, and even on top of each other. The first player to place all their figures safely on the pyramid wins this wobbly Christmas stacking game.

Rhino Hero
Age: 5+ / Players: 2-5 / Duration: < 15 minutes

The Super Rhino Hero from the animal world fearlessly scales the highest houses looking for burglars and rogues. He is as strong as a lion and as smart as a fox but also as heavy as a rhinoceros. So even the most robust multi-story buildings may start to wobble. Can you help Rhino Hero accomplish his wobbly mission and build a skyscraper as tall and solid as possible? This heroic 3D card-stacking game is easy, accessible, and fun for the entire family.

CATAN Junior
Age: 6+ / Players: 2-4 / Duration: 30-45 minutes

The islands of Catan unfold before you: numerous small islands with forests, pastures, sugar cane fields, and mountains full of mysterious caves. CATAN Junior is a perfect introduction to the CATAN series of games and introduces a modified playing style of the classic game allowing younger players to experience the world of CATAN.

Brainbox Animals
Age: 8+ / Players: 1+ / Duration: < 15 minutes

Did you know that a male kangaroo is called a boomer? Or that the okapi is only found in Africa and can lick its own ears? 70 beautifully illustrated cards show interesting facts about animals from around the world, including where they live, what they eat, whether they are endangered, how large they grow and how long they live. Have fun while you learn in this fast-paced brain challenge!

Monkey Palace
Age: 10+ / Players: 2-4 / Duration: 30-45 minutes

A long time ago, an impressive palace was erected in the Jungle. It lay abandoned for many years, until a monkey moved in. One day the Monkey accidently removed a brick from the palace and the whole palace collapsed! Now it’s up to all of you to rebuild the Monkey Palace. Compete against each other while you help the Monkey rebuild the LEGO® Monkey Palace in this innovative and strategic building board game. With different game boards and no single route to victory, you’ll always want to play this amazing LEGO® board game again!

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No matter your child’s interests, there’s a perfect game out there to make this holiday season magical. From board games that bring the family together to educational games, these gifts will ensure kids stay entertained and engaged throughout the holidays and beyond.

Happy gifting! Looking for more great game gifts for kids? Check out our holiday gift guide here.