Best Christmas Board Games for Kids (Ages 6–8)

Kids ages 6–8 are ready for a little strategy, simple reading and some friendly competition. These picks play in 20 minutes or less and are fun for grown-ups too.

Ideas worth a look

• Fast card games — Uno and Sleeping Queens are quick and great for practicing numbers. Search on Amazon ↗
• Outfoxed! and other mystery games — Kids work as a team to solve a whodunit using clues. Search on Amazon ↗
• Spot It! and quick-reaction games — Small tins that travel well and are good for stocking stuffers. Search on Amazon ↗
• Guess Who? and question games — Asking yes-or-no questions builds logic and simple deduction. Search on Amazon ↗
• Simple strategy games — Blokus and Connect 4 have easy rules and still need real thinking. Search on Amazon ↗

What to think about

• Choose games with about 20 minutes of play to keep everyone interested.
• Card games in small tins are easy to pack for trips to visit family.
• Mixing team games with head-to-head games keeps game night friendly.

Make the list easy for everyone

Once you have a few ideas, help your child write a free letter to Santa with Pip, then share a private wish list so grandparents and Helpers can coordinate without doubling up.

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