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Board games for 12-year-olds

Games that a child of 12 understands and enjoys now, without waiting to grow into them. For each one we give the number of players and the playing time, which is what decides whether it will get used.

In a hurry? These three

  1. Asmodee Dobble Clásico

    Card game of quick spotting: whoever sees the matching symbol first wins

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  2. Ludilo Taco Gato Cabra Queso Pizza

    Cards and slaps: you say one word, another turns up and you have to react in time

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  3. Mattel Games Liar's UNO

    The usual UNO with cards that are played face down and that you can lie about

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All gifts

Budget

10 gifts

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Check three things on the box

Minimum age, number of players and playing time. The second is the one most often forgotten: a game for 3 to 6 players is no use in a home of two.

Cards to take out, boards for home

Small card games go to school, to the park and on trips, and usually cost under €20. Board games need a table and time, but they last for years.

Frequently asked questions

How long should a game last at age 12?

Up to 45 minutes with no trouble, and longer if the game hooks them. Quick card games are still the ones that come out of the drawer most.

Which board game should I give if I do not know which ones they have?

Avoid the three or four most famous ones, which are usually already in the house, and choose a recent or lesser-known one of the same length. Or ask the parents: it is a quick question and nobody minds.