Best Games for Kids
Created By: cynthia
Last Modified: 04/24/06
Summary: This are my picks for the best games for kids. My criteria, in order, are: (1) the game must be fun for the kids and preferably also for any adult who is playing; (2) the game must be easy to learn (no complicated rules) and relatively quick to play; (3) there should be some educational value; and (4) no video games or PC games were considered.
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Summary: Players take turns placing stone markers on a grid. The first to get 5 in a row or to capture 5 pairs of her opponent's stones wins. 2 players. Ages 8+
From: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000AQDPRE/sr=8-2/qid=1145901377/ref=pd_bbs_2/103-2222065-6182217?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glanceChinese Checkers - Wood Board with Marbles & Bag
Summary: A classic! For 2-6 players. Ages 8+.
From: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0009Z3IO6/sr=8-2/qid=1145901158/ref=pd_bbs_2/103-2222065-6182217?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glanceConnect Four
Summary: A vertical version of tic-tac-toe, except that you have to get four in a row to win. 2 players. Ages 5 and up.
From: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00000IWI1/sr=8-1/qid=1145677540/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-2222065-6182217?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glanceBlokus Game
Summary: A fun strategy game for 2-4 players. Players take turns placing their tiles, which are in varying shapes, onto the board. The winner is the one who can fit the most of his tiles onto the board. Ages 5+. There is also a 2-person travel edition.
From: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00011F5DK/103-2222065-6182217?v=glanceMastermind
Summary: A game of logic for two players. Ages 8+. For younger children opt for Mastermind for Kids.
From: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00000DMBF/sr=8-1/qid=1145592411/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-2222065-6182217?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glanceGobblet Junior
Summary: Play Gobblet Junior just like Tic-Tac-Toe except that you can gobble up your opponent's pieces and move your pieces around the board. Be the first to line up three pieces in a row and you win ! There is a nice travel version as well. Ages 5 and up.
From: http://www.blueorangegames.com/gobbletjr.phpGobblet
Summary: Rather like a four-in-a-row version of tic-tac-toe with one big change: you can gobble up your opponent's pieces or move one of your pieces already on the board. A great game of stategy that is quick to learn and fun for children and adults alike. Ages 7 and up.
From: http://www.blueorangegames.com/gobblet.phpBlink
Summary: A two player card game. Players race to match the shape, count or color on their cards. First one to play all her cards wins! Blink takes just a minute to learn and a round can be played in less than 5 minutes. For ages 5 and up.
From: http://www.otb-games.com/blink/index.htmlLink: Mastermind Online
Summary: Another online version of the game Mastermind.
Link: Mastermind Online
Summary: An online version of the game Mastermind.
