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Board games for 5-year-olds

Games that a child of 5 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. Hasbro Gaming ¿Quién es quién? Bluey edition

    The game of guessing the character with yes-or-no questions, with the cast of Bluey

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  2. Moose Hide-and-seek game with talking Bluey

    A 15 cm Bluey figure that is hidden around the house and gives clues with her voice

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  3. Devir Carcassonne Junior

    A first tile-laying game: build roads and place your figures

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All gifts

Budget

7 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 5?

Between 10 and 20 minutes. Any longer and their attention goes before the end.

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.