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Gift Guide - Games for Kids
Finding the right gift for a child can be a very big challenge. Besides, finding a gift that won't get boring even after a couple of weeks can sometimes seem almost impossible. But don't worry! We've found several tried and true games that you might be the one to put under your Christmas tree this year.
It is understandable that all children's games cannot be lumped together, as they vary greatly both in terms of subject matter and appropriate age. So in this post, we'll try to look at different games for each situation. For the very youngest, we recommend a variety of developmental toys and constructors that develop their understanding and mechanics.
- SMARTMAX and GEOSMART
- GIGI Block
- Count with teddy bears
- Smart games: Three little pigs
- Story Cubes
- Speedy Roll
- Outfoxed
- Farm Rescue
- Carcassonne Junior
- Speed colors
- Coconuts
- Snowman dice
- LAMA
- School stories
- Yogi
SMARTMAX and GEOSMART
From the age of one, various magnetic "SMARTMAX" constructors are available for children. They are perfect for little hands. In addition, the magnets that hold the constructor together are strong enough to create a variety of architectural wonders, but weak enough that a child can easily disassemble and transform them to their heart's content.
These constructors are also available in themed forms with the "My First" series . Allows the child to assemble different farm animals, safari animals, dinosaurs or even self-made creatures by combining different animals into one.
"GEOSMART" constructors are also available for children from the age of five. The opportunity to create motorized space exploration vehicles and let your imagination run wild on your own lunar exploration missions! Constructors are a great choice for youngsters as they help develop creativity and logical thinking.
GIGI Block
Do you want to surprise the youngest family member with something impressive and big? "GIGI Bloks" toy blocks are exactly what you were looking for. These are cardboard blocks that can be used to build massive things. "GIGI Bloks" develops skills such as motor skills, coordination, engineering, imagination and creativity for children.
Count with teddy bears
If you want a game that will be not only fun, but also a developing activity, then "Count with Bears" is your choice! It is an addition and subtraction board game that introduces little ones to the world of numbers in an interesting way. Players look for strawberries, spin them, learn to share, and most importantly, learn addition and subtraction, as well as the concepts of "right" and "left" sides.
Three piglets
"The Three Little Pigs" is not only a popular children's fairy tale, but also a developing brain teaser for children from the age of three. It includes 48 tasks of different difficulty based on the theme of the famous fairy tale. Place the piglets and the wolf on the playing field as indicated in the task book. Next, the task is to arrange the game pieces in the field so that the piglets play outside the houses when there is no wolf, but in the houses when the wolf is in the field.
"Smart Games" brain teasers are available not only with the theme of piglets, but also in many other variants. Each brainteaser will have new tasks and gameplay, and will be suitable for a specific age, starting from three years old and ending with adults. It is possible to solve these problems of the mind both together and alone.
Story cubes
Story Cubes will be an excellent option for those who want to develop and test the limits of their creativity. When rolling special dice, you must try to connect all the illustrations into one story. The convenient design of the game allows you to always take it with you and play almost anywhere. If the aforementioned games and constructors were more focused on the development of logic, then this one, on the contrary, on creativity and improvisation.
You gave away constructors and developmental games a year or two ago, but has the young enthusiast grown up? Don't worry, because board games have a wide range of age restrictions, but even children can find exciting games to play with friends, a sibling or the whole family.
Speedy roll
The game "Speedy Roll" by the Lithuanian author Urtas Šulinskas was recognized as the best children's game of 2020 . In it, players roll a special hedgehog boom, collecting various autumn goodies and moving forward on the playing field.
One of the biggest advantages of the game is that it can be played as a competition between several hedgehogs, or as a team game where everyone runs away from the fox with one hedgehog. The team option will be great for families with children of different ages.
Outfoxed
One of the most recognized children's games is "Outfoxed" . It is intended for children aged four and up, but it will be fun to play with the whole family. This is also a team game, which means no one will be upset if someone else outplays them. Put yourself in the role of a detective, collect clues and find the real thieving fox who stole the delicious pie. But hurry, because the fox will try to run away with the delicious catch!
Farm rescue
Another great game to play with your pup is Farm Rescue . It's a memory game where you have to work together to catch the wolf before he can run away to our farm. Players roll dice, one of which determines the color and the other the animal. The square of the particular animal must be turned upside down, but if this animal is not visible, the players must jointly remember where it was hiding.
Not only will this game be fun to play, but it will also train your memory for both young and old.
Carcassonne Junior
Often the manufacturers of the most popular board games release versions of their greatest hits for children. "Carcassonne" is no exception, and just this year Brain Games returned to stores "Carcassonne Junior" , which is a bit different from the original game.
In the junior version, players draw a field, which must be placed on the common map, just like in the basic game. However, the goal is not to score as many points as possible, but to be the first to get rid of all your little people. Each time a path is closed from both sides, players place their colored figures in the corresponding places. Another big plus is that there are no wrong moves in this game - no matter where you place a square, it will always match the adjacent ones.
The rules of the game are very simple and anyone can learn them in a very short time. Since the game has no wrong moves, it is perfect for children aged four and up, and it will also be fun for older players who will have to puzzle over the best game strategies.
Speed Colors
If you want something faster and more dynamic, then "Speed Colors" is your choice! A very simple game where all players are dealt special cards that have a color image on one side and black and white on the other. Memorize the colors of the picture, turn the card upside down and try to color it in the correct colors as quickly as possible. The game uses special felt-tip pens that are easy to erase so that the cards can be used multiple times.
Coconuts
In the gambling game "Coconuts", players use a special monkey catapult to throw coconuts into glasses and form a pyramid from them in front of them. The first player to build a pyramid of six cups wins the game. But you're never safe, because if another player throws a coconut into your glass, they'll take the glass for themselves! A fun game that can be played by both kids and adults!
Snowman Dice
Do you want to build a snowman or snowman, but there is no snow outside? Snowman Dice is the answer to your prayers! A fast and fun dice game where players race to be the first to build a snowman and push it to the North Pole in the center of the table. To do this, the player must roll all three parts of the snowman - legs, stomach and head - on the dice. But be careful! If a player throws a snowball on the die, they can use a stick to throw it at your snowman, knocking it over. In that case, you will have to start all over again. A simple game that is easy to take with you and play with almost anyone!
LAMA
If you are looking for a small gift, then maybe the small card games are the right choice. A nominee for the best board game of 2019 , LAMA is a fun game where players try to get rid of their cards as quickly as possible. A fast and simple card game written by one of the most famous game writers of all time, Rainer Knicia.
"LAMA" is similar in essence to the popular card game "UNO", as in both players try to get rid of the cards in their hands as quickly as possible. However, the advantage of LAMAS is that it is much more friendly and suitable for new players, as it does not have cards with nasty effects that can upset a player.
School stories
The well-known puzzle game "Black stories" is now also available in a more child-friendly "School stories" format. The leader of the game takes a card and reads everyone a riddle about an incident at school. After that, the other players must remember the full state, which only the leader knows, by asking questions that can be answered with "yes" or "no". Easy and fast game that can be played anywhere.
Yogi
If you are looking for a fun party game, you should check out Yogi . In this game, players test their body and concentration. On each turn, players pick up a card and complete the challenge on it. Each card must be completed until the end of the game. As the game progresses, it will become more and more difficult for players to complete the tasks on all their cards. The player who can complete all the tasks the longest wins the game! This game will be fun for both kids and adults.
All these and many other games for both young and old are available in the Brain Games online store. Don't put off buying Christmas gifts until the last minute and prepare for the holidays in time!
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