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Fun Games for Boys & Girls

Go to the toy aisle of your local supermarket and you'll be surrounded by dozens of board games designed for young children. With so many choices you may be tempted to pick a brightly colored package at random. Instead, select a game that's not only entertaining but stimulates young minds and develops important life skills. Here are some suggestions to help.

Electronic Guess Who? Extra
- Players ask questions to pinpoint the opponent's character out of dozens of possibilities. This kind of game play where children talk to each other and exchange information helps strengthen communication skills. Electronic Guess Who? Extra is appropriate for children 6 years of age and older.
Dangerous Book for Boys Game
- Based on a popular book series, this game is appropriate for adventure-seeking boys and girls. The game includes group challenges to foster teamwork. The Dangerous Book for Boys Game is appropriate for children 8 years of age and older.
Perfection
- The object of this game is to place various shaped pegs in the right hole before time runs out. When the timer goes off, the game shakes scattering pieces everywhere. Perfection helps boys and girl develop eye-to-hand coordination and recognize shapes. Children can play alone or against each other. This game is appropriate for children 5 years of age and older.
Trival Pursuit for Kids Game
- It's the game you know and love with questions written specifically with youngsters in mind. Trivial Pursuit for Kids is appropriate for children 8 years of age and older.
Monopoly Junior
- This toddler-friendly version of Monopoly was designed to help younger kids with their math skills. Instead of New Jersey properties, it uses an amusement park as its backdrop. This game is designed for players 5 to 8 years of age.
Hi Ho Cherry-O
- This simple game has been teaching boys and girls how to count and recognize numbers for decades. It's designed for children 3 years of age and up.
Scrabble Jr. Kids Edition
- Scrabble Jr. uses kid-friendly words and pictures. There are two version of the game; one for younger players and an advanced version. What a fun way to expand your child's vocabulary as he grows. This board game is appropriate for children 5 years of age and older.
Operation Rescue Kit
- This classic helps boys and girls learn to control their little fingers. Designed for children 6 years of age and older, this modern take includes three skill settings and new ailments including texting thumb and joystick wrist.

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