Best picks for Ages 8–12

Family board games, STEM kits, first TCG decks, model kits, and the gateway to lifelong hobbies.

Other age ranges:Teens (13–17)Adults (18+)

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Board Games24Cards & Party15Tabletop & Wargames7Puzzles & Brain18Collectibles & Stickers15STEM, Model & Maker30Heritage & World Games10Screen-Free Audio & Sleep9Outdoor & Active9

Board Games24 picks

GameGenic Cards' Lair Deck Box (Standard 100+)

GameGenic Cards' Lair Deck Box (Standard 100+)

Board Game Accessories

$45.80

Ticket to Ride

Ticket to Ride

Board Games - Gateway & Family

$44.99

Carcassonne

Carcassonne

Board Games - Gateway & Family

$31.99

Splendor

Splendor

Board Games - Gateway & Family

$31.99

Jaipur

Jaipur

Board Games - Two-Player

$26.58

Azul

Azul

Board Games - Gateway & Family

$31.99

Sushi Go Party!

Sushi Go Party!

Board Games - Gateway & Family

$21.99

Kingdomino

Kingdomino

Board Games - Gateway & Family

$19.97

Wingspan

Wingspan

Board Games - Heavy Strategy

$55

Patchwork

Patchwork

Board Games - Two-Player

$32.99

Dragon Shield Matte Standard Size Card Sleeves (100 ct)

Dragon Shield Matte Standard Size Card Sleeves (100 ct)

Board Game Accessories

$11.99

Cascadia

Cascadia

Board Games - Gateway & Family

$37.73

7 Wonders Duel

7 Wonders Duel

Board Games - Two-Player

$29.59

Hive (Pocket Edition)

Hive (Pocket Edition)

Board Games - Two-Player

$32.20

Under Falling Skies

Under Falling Skies

Board Games - Solo Mode

$29.99

Sky Team

Sky Team

Board Games - Cooperative

$32.99

CATAN Board Game (6th Edition)

CATAN Board Game (6th Edition)

Board Games - Gateway & Family

$39.99

Terraforming Mars

Terraforming Mars

Board Games - Heavy Strategy

$63.37

Castles of Burgundy

Castles of Burgundy

Board Games - Heavy Strategy

KMC Hyper Mat Standard Card Sleeves (80 ct)

KMC Hyper Mat Standard Card Sleeves (80 ct)

Board Game Accessories

$12.37

Final Girl: Starter Set (Core + Happy Trails)

Final Girl: Starter Set (Core + Happy Trails)

Board Games - Solo Mode

$44.98

Azul Duel

Azul Duel

Board Games - Two-Player

$24.49

Smonex Universal Board Game Storage Organizer

Smonex Universal Board Game Storage Organizer

Board Game Accessories

$89.95

GameGenic Dice Tower

GameGenic Dice Tower

Board Game Accessories

$39.99

Cards & Party15 picks

Codenames

Codenames

Card & Party Games

$19.94

Skull

Skull

Card & Party Games

$16.79

Steve Jackson Games Zombie Dice

Steve Jackson Games Zombie Dice

Dice Games

$25.89

TENZI Party Pack Dice Game (6 Sets of 10 Colored Dice)

TENZI Party Pack Dice Game (6 Sets of 10 Colored Dice)

Dice Games

$28.95

Gamewright Qwixx Fast Family Dice Game

Gamewright Qwixx Fast Family Dice Game

Dice Games

$11.99

Disney Lorcana Starter Deck

Disney Lorcana Starter Deck

Trading Card Games

$27.21

Just One

Just One

Card & Party Games

$35.97

Monikers Party Game

Monikers Party Game

Card & Party Games

$24.99

Star Wars: Unlimited Two-Player Starter (Twilight of the Republic)

Star Wars: Unlimited Two-Player Starter (Twilight of the Republic)

Trading Card Games

$24.99

Hasbro Yahtzee Classic Dice Game

Hasbro Yahtzee Classic Dice Game

Dice Games

$16.35

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Elite Trainer Box

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Elite Trainer Box

Trading Card Games

$189.99

Yu-Gi-Oh! Starter Deck

Yu-Gi-Oh! Starter Deck

Trading Card Games

$19.99

Pokémon TCG Battle Academy

Pokémon TCG Battle Academy

Trading Card Games

$34.95

Magic: The Gathering Foundations Beginner Box

Magic: The Gathering Foundations Beginner Box

Trading Card Games

$99.51

One Piece Card Game Starter Deck

One Piece Card Game Starter Deck

Trading Card Games

$15.90

Tabletop & Wargames7 picks

Haxtec Metal DnD Dice Set (7-Die)

Haxtec Metal DnD Dice Set (7-Die)

RPG & Metal Dice Sets

$19.99

Dungeons & Dragons 5e Starter Set

Dungeons & Dragons 5e Starter Set

Tabletop RPG (D&D & More)

$111

QMay DND Dice Set

QMay DND Dice Set

RPG & Metal Dice Sets

$23.99

QMay 245-Piece DnD Dice Set (35 Complete Sets)

QMay 245-Piece DnD Dice Set (35 Complete Sets)

RPG & Metal Dice Sets

$34.99

Pathfinder 2e Beginner Box

Pathfinder 2e Beginner Box

Tabletop RPG (D&D & More)

$52.32

DND Dice Set with Sharp Edge Resin (7-Die)

DND Dice Set with Sharp Edge Resin (7-Die)

RPG & Metal Dice Sets

$15.99

D&D Essentials Kit (Dungeons & Dragons Intro Adventure Set)

D&D Essentials Kit (Dungeons & Dragons Intro Adventure Set)

Tabletop RPG (D&D & More)

$30.46

Puzzles & Brain18 picks

Ravensburger Earth 3D Puzzle-Ball Globe

Ravensburger Earth 3D Puzzle-Ball Globe

3D Puzzles

$40.34

ThinkFun Rush Hour 2 Logic Game

ThinkFun Rush Hour 2 Logic Game

Brain Teasers & Mechanical Puzzles

$19.95

SmartGames IQ Puzzler Pro

SmartGames IQ Puzzler Pro

Brain Teasers & Mechanical Puzzles

$13

GAN 356 M Magnetic Speed Cube

GAN 356 M Magnetic Speed Cube

Brain Teasers & Mechanical Puzzles

$27.99

Rubik's Cube (3x3 Classic)

Rubik's Cube (3x3 Classic)

Brain Teasers & Mechanical Puzzles

$9.49

Coogam Wooden Brain Teaser Puzzle Set

Coogam Wooden Brain Teaser Puzzle Set

Brain Teasers & Mechanical Puzzles

$10.99

EXIT: The Game - The Abandoned Cabin

EXIT: The Game - The Abandoned Cabin

Escape Room Games

$15

Unlock! Escape Adventures Board Game

Unlock! Escape Adventures Board Game

Escape Room Games

$29.59

Ravensburger Krypt Puzzle (Black, 736 Pieces)

Ravensburger Krypt Puzzle (Black, 736 Pieces)

Premium Jigsaw Puzzles

$30.99

Ravensburger Hogwarts Castle 3D Puzzle

Ravensburger Hogwarts Castle 3D Puzzle

3D Puzzles

$129.99

ThinkFun Gravity Maze

ThinkFun Gravity Maze

Brain Teasers & Mechanical Puzzles

$22.79

BunMo Wooden Infinity Cube Fidget Toy

BunMo Wooden Infinity Cube Fidget Toy

Fidget & Kinetic Desk Toys

$9.99

EXIT: The Game - The Forbidden Castle

EXIT: The Game - The Forbidden Castle

Escape Room Games

$16.34

Ravensburger Iconics: Eiffel Tower 3D Puzzle with Light

Ravensburger Iconics: Eiffel Tower 3D Puzzle with Light

3D Puzzles

$44.99

Unidragon Wooden Puzzle Nature Mountain (500pc, King)

Unidragon Wooden Puzzle Nature Mountain (500pc, King)

Premium Jigsaw Puzzles

$48.99

Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty (4 in / 3.2 oz Tin)

Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty (4 in / 3.2 oz Tin)

Fidget & Kinetic Desk Toys

$12.86

Newton's Cradle Balance Balls Desk Sculpture

Newton's Cradle Balance Balls Desk Sculpture

Fidget & Kinetic Desk Toys

$19.99

Deckscape: Test Time

Deckscape: Test Time

Escape Room Games

$16.99

Collectibles & Stickers15 picks

Funko Pop Star Wars: Grogu

Funko Pop Star Wars: Grogu

Funko Pop & Designer Vinyl

$8.99

Jellycat Bashful Bunny (Large)

Jellycat Bashful Bunny (Large)

Plush - Collector Grade

$70

Funko Pop Marvel: Iron Man

Funko Pop Marvel: Iron Man

Funko Pop & Designer Vinyl

$15.95

Squishmallow 12-Inch Flagship Character

Squishmallow 12-Inch Flagship Character

Plush - Collector Grade

$48.35

Funko Pop! Games: Pokémon - Pikachu

Funko Pop! Games: Pokémon - Pikachu

Funko Pop & Designer Vinyl

$21.95

Smiski Living Series Blind Box Figure

Smiski Living Series Blind Box Figure

Funko Pop & Designer Vinyl

$16.66

Steiff Classic Original Teddy

Steiff Classic Original Teddy

Plush - Collector Grade

$230

Jellycat Amuseables Happy Boiled Egg

Jellycat Amuseables Happy Boiled Egg

Plush - Collector Grade

$39

Panini Premier League 2025 Official Sticker Collection

Panini Premier League 2025 Official Sticker Collection

Sticker Albums & Trading Stickers

$15.00

Pop Mart DIMOO Stories in the Cup Blind Box Series

Pop Mart DIMOO Stories in the Cup Blind Box Series

Funko Pop & Designer Vinyl

$19.99

Topps Premier League 2025-26 Sticker Collection Starter Pack

Topps Premier League 2025-26 Sticker Collection Starter Pack

Sticker Albums & Trading Stickers

$19.95

Panini NBA Basketball 2023-24 Sticker Album + Card Holder

Panini NBA Basketball 2023-24 Sticker Album + Card Holder

Sticker Albums & Trading Stickers

$18.34

Topps UEFA Champions League Sticker Collection

Topps UEFA Champions League Sticker Collection

Sticker Albums & Trading Stickers

$10.95

Build-A-Bear Workshop 16-Inch Bear

Build-A-Bear Workshop 16-Inch Bear

Plush - Collector Grade

$239.97

Topps NHL 2024-25 Hockey Sticker Collection Album

Topps NHL 2024-25 Hockey Sticker Collection Album

Sticker Albums & Trading Stickers

$13.98

STEM, Model & Maker30 picks

Bandai RG Strike Freedom Gundam

Bandai RG Strike Freedom Gundam

Model Kits - Gunpla & Plastic

$63.71

Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100

Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100

STEM Kits - Ages 8-12

$53.59

Ravensburger GraviTrax Starter Set

Ravensburger GraviTrax Starter Set

Marble Runs & Kinetic Builders

$59.99

Crayola Inspiration Art Case (140 pieces, Space Theme)

Crayola Inspiration Art Case (140 pieces, Space Theme)

Craft, Slime & Sensory Kits

$26.99

Perler Beads Assorted Multicolor Fuse Beads (11,000 pcs)

Perler Beads Assorted Multicolor Fuse Beads (11,000 pcs)

Craft, Slime & Sensory Kits

$28.99

TINY FUN 12-Pack Diamond Painting Kits for Beginners

TINY FUN 12-Pack Diamond Painting Kits for Beginners

Diamond Painting Kits

$21.24

Bandai HG Barbatos Lupus Rex

Bandai HG Barbatos Lupus Rex

Model Kits - Gunpla & Plastic

$23.95

Kinetic Sand Beach Sand Kingdom Playset (3 lb)

Kinetic Sand Beach Sand Kingdom Playset (3 lb)

Craft, Slime & Sensory Kits

$29.99

Marble Genius Marble Run Super Set

Marble Genius Marble Run Super Set

Marble Runs & Kinetic Builders

$54.99

Adafruit Circuit Playground Express

Adafruit Circuit Playground Express

STEM Electronics - Teen & Adult

$35.62

National Geographic Glow-in-the-Dark Marble Run (115-Piece)

National Geographic Glow-in-the-Dark Marble Run (115-Piece)

Marble Runs & Kinetic Builders

$37.99

Arduino Starter Kit (Official)

Arduino Starter Kit (Official)

STEM Electronics - Teen & Adult

$109.90

Raspberry Pi 5 (8GB)

Raspberry Pi 5 (8GB)

STEM Electronics - Teen & Adult

$199

Ravensburger GraviTrax PRO Starter-Set Vertical

Ravensburger GraviTrax PRO Starter-Set Vertical

Marble Runs & Kinetic Builders

$81.60

National Geographic Mega Crystal Growing Kit

National Geographic Mega Crystal Growing Kit

STEM Kits - Ages 8-12

$29.99

Gskyer 70mm AZ Refractor Telescope (AZ70400)

Gskyer 70mm AZ Refractor Telescope (AZ70400)

Beginner Telescopes & Astronomy

$96.99

Thames & Kosmos Kids First: Intro to Tools & Building

Thames & Kosmos Kids First: Intro to Tools & Building

STEM Kits - Ages 8-12

$31.46

Celestron Travel Scope 70 Portable Refractor

Celestron Travel Scope 70 Portable Refractor

Beginner Telescopes & Astronomy

$99.99

National Geographic Mega Slime Kit & Putty Lab

National Geographic Mega Slime Kit & Putty Lab

Craft, Slime & Sensory Kits

$31.99

Melissa & Doug Reusable Sticker Pad: Habitats

Melissa & Doug Reusable Sticker Pad: Habitats

Craft, Slime & Sensory Kits

$8.95

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Solid-Wood Magic Set (10 Classic Tricks)

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Solid-Wood Magic Set (10 Classic Tricks)

Magic Kits & Tricks

$54.99

LEGO Education BricQ Motion Prime

LEGO Education BricQ Motion Prime

STEM Kits - Ages 8-12

$299.99

Elmer’s Fluffy Slime Kit

Elmer’s Fluffy Slime Kit

Craft, Slime & Sensory Kits

$16.39

Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ Refractor

Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ Refractor

Beginner Telescopes & Astronomy

$439.99

Marvin's Magic Made Easy Box of Tricks (225 Illusions)

Marvin's Magic Made Easy Box of Tricks (225 Illusions)

Magic Kits & Tricks

$24.99

Sphero BOLT+

Sphero BOLT+

STEM Kits - Ages 8-12

$199

Sarblue Mak60 Maksutov-Cassegrain Tabletop Telescope

Sarblue Mak60 Maksutov-Cassegrain Tabletop Telescope

Beginner Telescopes & Astronomy

$99.99

Hape Quadrilla Race to Finish Wooden Marble Run

Hape Quadrilla Race to Finish Wooden Marble Run

Marble Runs & Kinetic Builders

$39.79

Celestron Cometron FirstScope 76mm Tabletop Telescope

Celestron Cometron FirstScope 76mm Tabletop Telescope

Beginner Telescopes & Astronomy

$186.56

Klutz Make Your Own Puffy Stickers Craft Kit

Klutz Make Your Own Puffy Stickers Craft Kit

Craft, Slime & Sensory Kits

$18.84

Heritage & World Games10 picks

AMEROUS 15" Magnetic Wooden Chess Set (Folding Travel Board)

AMEROUS 15" Magnetic Wooden Chess Set (Folding Travel Board)

Chess Sets

$29.99

AMEROUS Upgraded Wooden Mancala (Folding Board + Glass Stones)

AMEROUS Upgraded Wooden Mancala (Folding Board + Glass Stones)

Heritage & World Games

$26.99

Best Chess Set Ever 3X Tournament Modern Chess Set

Best Chess Set Ever 3X Tournament Modern Chess Set

Chess Sets

$44.99

American Mah Jongg Set - 166 Tiles + 4 Racks (NMJL-spec)

American Mah Jongg Set - 166 Tiles + 4 Racks (NMJL-spec)

Heritage & World Games

$149.95

Parcheesi Royal Edition (Winning Moves)

Parcheesi Royal Edition (Winning Moves)

Heritage & World Games

$26.99

AMEROUS Magnetic Travel Go Set (19×19 Folding Board)

AMEROUS Magnetic Travel Go Set (19×19 Folding Board)

Heritage & World Games

$21.99

Carrom Co. Carrom Board (135-year recipe)

Carrom Co. Carrom Board (135-year recipe)

Heritage & World Games

$139.99

Wegiel Handmade European Professional Tournament Chess Set (21" Folding Wooden Board)

Wegiel Handmade European Professional Tournament Chess Set (21" Folding Wooden Board)

Chess Sets

$86.99

The House of Staunton The World's Greatest Chess Set (Quadruple Weighted, Black)

The House of Staunton The World's Greatest Chess Set (Quadruple Weighted, Black)

Chess Sets

$37.99

Chess and Games Shop Muba Wooden Tournament Chess Set (Essen Staunton)

Chess and Games Shop Muba Wooden Tournament Chess Set (Essen Staunton)

Chess Sets

$129.90

Screen-Free Audio & Sleep9 picks

Disney Baloo Tonie Character (Jungle Book Songs + Story)

Disney Baloo Tonie Character (Jungle Book Songs + Story)

Screen-Free Audio Players

$19.99

Yoto Player (3rd Gen) + Make-Your-Own Card

Yoto Player (3rd Gen) + Make-Your-Own Card

Screen-Free Audio Players

Yoto Mini (2024) + Make-Your-Own Card

Yoto Mini (2024) + Make-Your-Own Card

Screen-Free Audio Players

$79.99

Magicteam White Noise Sound Machine (20 Sounds)

Magicteam White Noise Sound Machine (20 Sounds)

Sleep Tech - White Noise & Sleep Aids

$19.54

Yogasleep Dohm Classic White Noise Machine

Yogasleep Dohm Classic White Noise Machine

Sleep Tech - White Noise & Sleep Aids

$48.99

LectroFan EVO Non-Looping Sound Machine

LectroFan EVO Non-Looping Sound Machine

Sleep Tech - White Noise & Sleep Aids

$64.95

Yogasleep Hushh Portable Sound Machine

Yogasleep Hushh Portable Sound Machine

Sleep Tech - White Noise & Sleep Aids

$25.99

Toniebox 2 Audio Player Starter Set (with Playtime Puppy)

Toniebox 2 Audio Player Starter Set (with Playtime Puppy)

Screen-Free Audio Players

$149.99

Hatch Rest 2nd Gen - Baby Sleep Sound Machine + Story Player

Hatch Rest 2nd Gen - Baby Sleep Sound Machine + Story Player

Sleep Tech - White Noise & Sleep Aids

Outdoor & Active9 picks

GoSports 100mm Regulation Bocce Ball Set (8 Balls + Pallino + Case)

GoSports 100mm Regulation Bocce Ball Set (8 Balls + Pallino + Case)

Lawn & Outdoor Games

$54.99

niupipo Wood Pickleball Paddles Set (2 Paddles + 4 Balls + Bag)

niupipo Wood Pickleball Paddles Set (2 Paddles + 4 Balls + Bag)

Pickleball Sets

$34.99

SWOOC Games Kubb Yard Game Set (Premium Hardwood Viking Chess, with Wood Crate)

SWOOC Games Kubb Yard Game Set (Premium Hardwood Viking Chess, with Wood Crate)

Lawn & Outdoor Games

$69.99

JOOLA Essentials Pickleball Paddles Set (2 Paddles + 4 Balls + Bag)

JOOLA Essentials Pickleball Paddles Set (2 Paddles + 4 Balls + Bag)

Pickleball Sets

$142.07

Kan Jam Original Disc Toss Game (American Made)

Kan Jam Original Disc Toss Game (American Made)

Lawn & Outdoor Games

$15.52

Spikeball Standard 3-Ball Kit (Roundnet Game Set)

Spikeball Standard 3-Ball Kit (Roundnet Game Set)

Lawn & Outdoor Games

A11N SPORTS Portable Pickleball Net (22 ft Regulation, with Carry Bag)

A11N SPORTS Portable Pickleball Net (22 ft Regulation, with Carry Bag)

Pickleball Sets

$49.99

GoSports 4 ft x 2 ft Regulation Wooden Cornhole Set (with 8 Bags + Case)

GoSports 4 ft x 2 ft Regulation Wooden Cornhole Set (with 8 Bags + Case)

Lawn & Outdoor Games

$146.46

Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs (Multi-Pack)

Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs (Multi-Pack)

Pickleball Sets

$9.97