4 Great Board & Card Games For Kids Gifts
Giving gifts can be tricky no matter what age group you’re looking for - but shopping for kids can be even more difficult than normal! Their interests shift so rapidly, it can be impossible to keep up with all the latest trends and likes/dislikes. That’s why it’s always a great idea to go with a timeless classic - like a board game!
Be sure to read this whole post for our picks of 4 Great Board & Card Games For Kids Gifts!
Codenames: Marvel Edition
The award-winning Codenames game is giving it’s own spin on the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Marvel Codenames is a word-based party games where two teams compete against each other to guess more “agent cards,” without ever speaking the opponents hidden word. It’s a physical word-based take on the famous game “Taboo,” and it’s sure to keep your movie & coming-loving children entertained!
Codenames is also offered a variety of other sets, such as Disney, Harry Potter, Pictures, and more
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
We’d be impressed if you haven’t yet heard of Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza from the children (and adults) in your life yet - and if you haven’t, be prepared to give the hit gift of the year! Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza is an incredibly simple card-based, yet fast-paced game where players compete by alternating stacking cards, while verbally saying “TACO, CAT, GOAT, CHEESE, PIZZA.” If the card you play matches the card you spoke, every player races to slap the cards! There are a few other special cards that will have you laughing, but it’s a pretty straightforward card game!
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza is an incredibly fun and humorous game that’s perfect for family game nights or parties of just about all sizes!
Castle Panic: 2E
If you’re looking for a game where everyone can work together, instead of always competing head-to-head, Castle Panic is perfect for you and your whole family! It involves working as a team to create an elaborate tile-based system of walls, towers, archers, warriors, and more - and repel waves of monsters! Rounds last between 60-90 minutes, so it’s a little bit on the longer side, but it is certainly an attention grabber- and keeper!
Castle Panic is a great game for older kids, pre-teens, and teenagers, and is truly fun for all ages. The cooperative nature can lead to some incredibly fun moments, and we can’t recommend it enough!
Takenoko
A board game all about feeding and caring for a baby panda? Sign us up. Takenoko is a enjoyable game for children and adults alike, and it’s beautiful illustration and fun mechanics keep you engaged for hours. The game revolves around tending an emperor’s pet panda by tending to the royal bamboo garden. Players take turns playing cards to complete objectives such as growing bamboo in specific patterns, feeding the panda, and more. Plus, weather cards introduce an element of luck that really shakes up the game.
Takenoko is a fantastic family game, that will stick around in your collection for years and years!
Finding board & card games that are engaging and fun for players of all ages can seem like an uphill battle, but we hope this list helps you find some new games that will become classics in your home - or make for perfect gifts! Gather & Game is proud to offer a wide variety of all-ages games, and we are always happy to give more recommendations, so don’t be afraid to reach out!