Football Board Games for Kids

Pizza Box Football

• This fast-paced and strategical game is recommended for football fans ages 8 and up. Inside the pizza box-shaped container, you'll find a game board that resembles a football field along with play cards, colored pegs, dice and a stat sheet. Pizza Box Football is best suited for one to two players, who choose the overall length of play time. Participants act as both the coach and the players in this game, strategically deciding which plays to use to defeat the opponent. While this board game will certainly appeal to football experts, younger or less experienced audiences should still be able to enjoy the game.

GoLong Football Dice Game

• This dice game is fast-paced and best suited for users ages 8 and up. Up to four people can play the game at a time. Players rapidly move up and down the field by rolling the eight dice, which dictate how far each person may advance. The object of the game is to outscore your opponent by scoring as many touchdowns as possible. This game may not be suitable for all younger players, but for football-literate enthusiasts, the game provides hours of fun. It is also conveniently portable for travel.

Big Sunday Football

• This game is best suited for players 8 and up. Participants act as both the coach and the players to formulate strategies. Up to four people may play at a time, boosting children's social interaction and cooperation skills. The game provides a realistic simulation of an actual football game, including passing, fumbles, two-point conversions, bad referee calls, etc. It is also endorsed by NFL players and coaches.

BattleBall

• This game is best played with two people, starting with children ages 6 years and up. BattleBall puts a futuristic science fiction spin on traditional football as its physically enhanced football players turn the field into a battle zone. The object of the game is fairly easy to grasp, but the outcome relies largely on chance due to the frequent rolling of dice.