Topp die Torte
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Topp die Torte
Best for: Young children 5-8, dexterity development
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Kinderspiel des JahresGermany · founded 2001 · judged by A dedicated jury of children's game specialists
The Kinderspiel des Jahres recognizes the best new children's game each year, judged by a dedicated jury that evaluates games with children rather than only among adults. Criteria include whether the game holds a child's attention, whether the rules can be understood without adult mediation, and whether it rewards repeated play. Winners often feature distinctive physical components — magnetic pieces, three-dimensional boards, dexterity elements — that appeal directly to younger players.
What this award means for you
These are the most reliably vetted children's games available. Because the jury tests with actual children, a Kinderspiel winner is far more likely to be played more than once than a game selected on packaging alone.
Winners in our catalog
Magic Keys
Award winner
Magic Keys
Best for: Young children 5-7, motor skill development
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Check price →2024 · Children's Game of the Year
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Dragomino
Best for: Young children 5-7, first board game, family
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Check price →2021 · Children's Game of the Year
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Valley of the Vikings
Best for: Young children 6+, families, dexterity fans
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Check price →2019 · Children's Game of the Year
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IceCool
Best for: Families, kids 6+, dexterity fans
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Check price →2017 · Children's Game of the Year
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Spinderella
Best for: Young children 6+, families with small kids
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Check price →2015 · Children's Game of the Year
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