Strategy games gifts for 8 to 9 year olds

Find adventure with your pirate crew in this fast-paced co-op card game! Choose your island, clear challenges, and overcome each card in the Adventure Deck to win…all in 5 minutes! 2-5 Players | 5+ Mins | Ages 8+ When 5...

Rescue as many cats as you can in this head-to-head version of The Isle of Cats. 2 Players  |  30 Mins  |  Ages 8+ Features: Grid Coverage, Pattern Building, Set Collection, Square Grid, Tile Placement Theme: Animals, Fantasy, Nautical, Puzzle...

Backgammon, Green checkered Vinyl 18″

Attack and capture the flag! 2 Players | 45 Mins | Ages 8+ Over 40 million games have been sold around the world since 1958 under the Stratego brand. Do you have the skill, strategy and courage to outwit your...

The most talented architects in ancient Greece stand ready to achieve this goal. 2-4 Players  |  25 Mins  |  Ages 8+ Build housing, temples, markets, gardens and barracks, so you can grow your city and ensure it triumphs over the...

Part puzzle, part game. Play as either Land or Sea (or the Cartographer in a 3 player game). Each player plays with 2 double-sided hex tiles containing a mix of land and sea shapes. They take turns placing a tile...

Embark on a new Quoridor adventure with this exclusive edition! 2-5 Players   |   15 Mins   |   Ages 8+ Features: Connections, Grid Movement, Square Grid Theme: Abstract Strategy, Maze, Video Game Theme Gigamic's Special Edition Quoridor PAC-MAN...

Do you have the skill, strategy, and guts to outwit your opponent and capture their flag? Plan your campaign, deploy your troops in secret formations, and engage them in battle. Each move and attack provides more information as Red and...

Draw tube lines to connect Tokyo. 1-4 Players | 25-30 Mins | Ages 8+ Features: Connections, Line Drawing, Network and Route Building, Paper-and-Pencil Theme: City Building, Trains Next Station Tokyo invites you to travel to the city of Tokyo, Japan,...

Get ready for some paw-some fun with Dog Man: Big Jim Begins Dice Game, based on the December 2024 Dog Man book release, Dog Man: Big Jim Begins! Roll the dice, match them to the cards, and be the first...

Expansion for Santorini. Work together to solve a series of Santorini Riddles! 1-4 Players | 20+ Mins | Ages 8+ Features: Cooperative Game, Grid Coverage, Grid Movement, Three Dimensional Movement, Variable Player Powers Theme: Expansion for Base-game, Adventure, Ancient, City...

This Dal Rossi walnut chess set showcases traditional craftsmanship with its finely inlaid wooden board. Measuring 30cm, it’s the perfect size for tabletop play while remaining compact enough for easy storage. The contrasting wood tones highlight the board’s precision detailing,...

Players confront each other with word-images association and risk management choices. 3-6 Players | 30 Mins | Ages 8+ Features: Deduction, Push Your Luck Theme: Card Game, Party Game Stella Dixit Universe invites starseekers to explore the sky and bring...

The Dal Rossi Italy collection features some of the worlds top quality chess, backgammon and gaming pieces. Enter the world of the Dal Rossi discoveries and bring that world into your home for an unforgettable experience to share with your family...

You don't have to be a history buff to play! 2-6 Players | 15 Mins | Ages 8+ Features: Cooperative Play, Hand Management, Card Placement, Memory Theme: Card Game, Family, Trivia, Celebrities Description: In this refreshed edition, players team up,...

EXPANSION FOR: DIXIT A new set of image cards for Dixit. 3-6 Players | 30+ Mins | Ages 8+ Features: Simultaneous Action Selection, Storytelling, Voting Themes: Bluffing, Card Game, Deduction, Expansion for Base-game Delve even deeper into the imagination with...

Expansion For: Dixit A new set of image cards for Dixit. 3-6 Players | 30+ Mins | Ages 8+ Features: Simultaneous Action Selection, Storytelling, Voting Themes: Bluffing, Card Game, Deduction, Expansion for Base-game   Myths come alive and masks fall...

In King of Tokyo, you play mutant monsters, gigantic robots, and strange aliens—all of whom are destroying Tokyo and whacking each other in order to become the one and only King of Tokyo. 2-6 Players  |  30 Mins  |  Ages...

These 40 wooden young tokens, 20 wooden school tokens, and 50 squishy egg tokens (TPR plastic) were designed specifically for Finspan (the game includes cardboard tokens). One upgrade pack covers the quantities needed for a full 5-player game.

A new addition to the Holdson Traditional Games range, backgammon is one of the oldest board games known. 2 Players  |  30 Mins  |  Ages 8+ In a two player game the object of the game is to be the...

In Everdell Duo, you either compete against your single opponent or play co-operatively with another player to earn the most points. You accomplish this by placing workers to gather resources, then use those resources to play cards face up in...

Don't clean up after dinner; play a wargame on the table as is. 2-4 Players  |  30 Mins  |  Ages 8+ Features: Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Flicking, Line of Sight, Measurement Movement Theme: Action / Dexterity, Miniatures, Wargame In Little Soldiers, two...

Touch, reveal, and solve with the Rubik’s Phantom. Innovation adds a new layer of challenge to the original 3x3 Cube. Touch the Cube tiles to temporarily reveal color. Solve the latest Cube, the Rubik’s Phantom, as the colors fade. You...

The 2-6 players try their luck with the dice in the colorful glittering world of Las Vegas. They visit various casinos and try to rake in as many dollars as possible. However, the gamblers keep getting in each other's way...

The Dal Rossi: 18" Walnut Chess Set features a 44cm folding inlaid walnut board with elegantly bevelled edges. This exquisite set includes 95mm weighted pieces, providing stability and enhancing your playing experience. The interior of the set is lined with black...

Expansion for: Forest Shuffle Add new flora and fauna to the game, and discover hidden pathways. Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of nature with Forest Shuffle: Woodland Edge. This expansion set for the beloved Forest Shuffle game introduces new...

SCOUT is a ladder-climbing game in which cards have two potential values. Players may not rearrange their hand of cards, and players may pass their turn to take a card from the current high set of cards into their hand....

Meet your new best friends on the island of Catan! These 12 helpful new characters generously share their skills and expertise to help you develop your fledgling communities into thriving cities.  Whether it's protection from rolling a 7, moving a...

The Azul Crystal Mosaic Expansion enhances the gameplay experience by providing an organized, clean look to the player boards. Newly designed double sided player boards are included in the box offering exciting challenges for even the most die hard Azul...

Continue to defend Hogwarts in Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle - The Charms and Potions Expansion! This second expansion to Hogwarts Battle increases the player count to five heroes thanks the newest playable character — Ginny Weasley! Enhance your experience with...

Bounce 'em in for the win! The Connect 4 Shots game is fast-paced, rapid-fire fun in a race to get 4 shots in a row! Count down to start: 1-2-3… bounce! Two players bounce the lightweight, colourful balls into the...

Small box, simple rules and great fun: the family game for ages 8 and up is based on the rummy principle. The compact format makes it a good travelling companion or a suitable gift for all fans of Lilo and...

What to plant on the family farm? Number of Players: 2-4 | Ages: 8+ Years Corn could be amaizing but no one wants to be left with (egg)plant on their face. Don't just root for your veggie, grab a pitchfork...

This 22-in-1 game set packs fun into one portable box, perfect for family game nights and travel! Dive into a treasure trove of classic fun! From strategic chess matches to playful games like Ludo and Snakes & Ladders, this set...

Catch a cab across Manhattan when low on time with this 15 minute express version.  2-4 Players  |  10-15 Mins  |  Ages 8+ Features: Hand Management, Network and Route Building, Open Drafting, Set Collection Description: Ticket to Ride: New York features...

The cooperative Minecraft card game invites 2-4 players aged 8 and up to explore the picturesque landscapes of Minecraft and search for hidden treasures Experience Minecraft as a new, exciting adventure and fill your chests with treasures before you are...

For all fans of the popular Ravensburger board game "Das verrückte Labyrinth" (The Crazy Labyrinth), the ultimate edition is now available. Experience a story together and explore the depths of the Labyrinth. As in the classic game, you must work...

Gravity Maze Slide is a thrilling logic game that challenges players to slide the towers to create a moving maze!  Use logic and strategy to build your path, then drop the marble and watch it roll!

It is the height of the Art Nouveau movement that is taking the world by storm, and you, an intrepid young artist of much ambition and…well…no fame, are determined to make your workshop the talk of all the latest artistic...

Knitting Circle is a stand-alone follow up to the hit spatial puzzle game Calico! In this gorgeous puzzly tile-laying game for the whole family, players are knitters competing to create the coziest, most beautiful assortment of garments. Rounds are simple...

Ravensburger – Bugs in the Kitchen – Fast-Paced Family Fun with a Sneaky Twist! Get ready for some scuttling chaos with Ravensburger’s Bugs in the Kitchen — a fast-paced and strategic board game where quick thinking meets unpredictable fun! Players...

Expansion for Carcassonne. Enter the King’s Tournament, back your champions, and earn glory in stone. 2-6 Players  |  45+ Mins  |  Ages 7+ Features: Area Majority / Influence, Tile Placement Theme: Expansion for Base-game, City Building, Medieval, Territory Building Description: In this...

The smash hit Spiel Des Jahres nominee is back in an all-new, better than ever edition! All new 3D moulded custom coins in three sizes and colours—no more punchboard money! Brand new 20mm chunky dice and a reworked rulebook for...

Discover Ticket to Ride: Germany, a new stand-alone board game in the Ticket to Ride series. As in other Ticket to Ride games, players will build their own rail network, this time across a new, beautifully illustrated board of Germany...

You and your band of brave adventurers suddenly find yourselves deep in a mysterious jungle full of secrets and surprises. Danger lies along your path, threatening to take away your 3 precious Life Tokens. Your goal is to reach Jumanji...

Everdell - Spirecrest 2nd Edition is an expansive and challenging new expansion, sure to surprise and delight even the most seasoned of Everdell players. This expansion features a new Mountain board, Discovery cards, Weather cards, Big Critters, Maps, and Expeditions!...

The Dal Rossi 18″ Chess Set Black and White with PU Leather Edge is a sophisticated and stylish addition to any game collection. Designed with elegance in mind, this chess set combines both form and function. The chess board is...

The popular cult game with a new design and now in an exciting and fast-paced duel version! One player is Mister X, one is the detective. And so begins the thrilling chase through London! Whether by taxi, subway, bus, or...

This pack expands Happy Little Dinosaurs to six players by adding two dinosaur player boards and the corresponding meeples, as well as fifty cards.

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is the new edition of Through the Ages: A Story of Civilization, with many changes small and large to the game's cards over its three ages and extensive changes to how military works. Through...

Every man, woman, and beast is after the magical Glimstones in this cooperative game. 2-4 Players  |  10-30 Mins  |  Ages 8+ Glimstone Grab is set in the magical universe of our bestselling game, Hoard. Esmeralda and her friend, Wizard...

Sleek and contemporary, this carbon fibre finish chess set offers a modern take on a classic game. The 40cm folding board is both durable and portable, with internal storage for the pieces. Perfect for players who want a stylish, travel-friendly...

It’s a race to sink your opponent’s battleships in this sea-faring, two-player game of stealth and strategy! Try to outsmart your opponent as you take turns to call out coordinates and deduce the position of each other’s fleet. Will you...

Tic Tac Chec is the easiest way to learn how to play chess and the world’s most popular variant. It is a gift for life and the perfect introduction to chess. Winner of multiple awards.

Give away powers, betray friends, or even flip the board – whatever it takes to win! 2-6 Players  |  20 Mins  |  Ages 7+ Features: Take That, Variable Player Powers Theme: Animals, Comic Book / Strip, Humor, Party Game Description:...

Be the first player to guess the numbers on your 5 tiles. 2-4 Players | 15 Mins | Ages 8+ Features: Deduction Description: Think you can outsmart your opponents without ever seeing your own numbers? In Got Five!, each player...

Welcome to the most chaotic worksite in town! 2-8 Players | 15 Mins | Ages 8+ That Brick Game is a fast, physical stacking game where the dice calls the shots and you do the heavy lifting. Stack bricks, avoid...

Bring the arcade home with this dexterity balancing game. 2-6 Players | 15 Mins | Ages 8+ Drop as many Coin Tokens as you can on the platform, but be careful—you don’t want any to fall off on your turn!...

Classic Monopoly gameplay gets a sinister twist inspired by the Super Villains from Marvel comics and the Marvel Universe. In this Monopoly: Marvel Villains Edition board game players recruit as many infamous Super Villains as they can. The more Super...

Queen Crab and her Royal Animal Guard are coming to visit. Search under sandcastles to find hidden decorations in order to decorate you village ready for the royal beach party! 2-4 players | Ages 5 and up | 20-25 minutes...

Backgammon Antique World Map Tan (38cm/15") features an exquisite antique world map design on a sophisticated tan and black vinyl attaché case. The interior is lined with light grey felt, providing a striking contrast to the meticulously crafted black and...

Black Strip Textured 15"

Expand the base game with the Happy Little Dinosaurs Perils of Puberty Expansion Pack.

Expansion for: Happy Little Dinosaurs 2-6 Players | 30-60 Mins | Ages 8+ Two new Dinos and more cards! Grab your hard hat; there are hazards ahead! This Happy Little Dinosaurs Hazards Ahead Expansion pack comes with two new characters...

Grow and trade spices and use them to gain estate. 2-4 Players | 30-45 Mins | Ages 8+ Features: Action Retrieval, Auction: Dutch, Contracts, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Increase Value of Unchosen Resources, Open Drafting, Set Collection...

Assemble a troop of mushrooms that will attract fairies...and score points for you. 2-4 Players | 40 Mins | Ages 8+ Features: Closed Drafting, Modular Board Theme: City Building, Fantasy Enter the Dream of a Midsummer Night. In Fairy Ring,...

Use polyomino pieces to decorate your first home!  2-5 Players  |  20-45 Mins  |  Ages 7+ Features: Open Drafting, Set Collection, Tile Placement, Turn Order: Time Track Welcome to Happy Home, the exciting strategy game of home decoration! Move around...

Qomet: Slide, push, and align four stars to win! 2 Players | 15 Mins | Ages 8+ Theme: Abstract Strategy Create a square of any size connected by lines. Each player starts with 7 stars. On your turn, you can...

Architects compete against one another to construct the best buildings in town. 2-4 Players | 30-45 Mins | Ages 8+ Congratulations! Your architectural firm has been selected to renovate the city's downtown...but you're not the only ones. To pip your...

Everyone plays at once in the Connect 4 Frenzy game, an exhilarating, fast take on the original Connect 4 board game! Instead of dropping discs, players go for 4 in a row by bouncing them off the table and into...

Players compete in two teams in Decrypto, with each team trying to correctly interpret the coded messages presented to them by their teammates while cracking the codes they intercept from the opposing team. In more detail, each team has their own...

Expansion for Pandemic. Three new challenges for your pandemic fighting team to conquer. 2-5 Players  |  45+ Mins  |  Ages 8+ Features: Action Points, Cooperative Game, Hand Management, Hidden Movement, Point to Point Movement, Secret Unit Deployment, Set Collection, Tags, Team-Based...

The objective of Solitaire is to remove every piece except one, with the final piece ending up in the centre hole. 1 Players  |  Ages 8+ Solitaire is played by one person and is therefore technically not a game at...

Komodo is a family strategy game that can be played competitively or collaboratively. 2-4 Players  |  45-60 Mins  |  Ages 8+ An asteroid plunges towards the South Pacific. Your mission: to prevent the extinction of Australasian animals. A zoologist, you...

The Dal Rossi Italy collection features some of the worlds top quality chess, backgammon and gaming pieces. Enter the world of the Dal Rossi discoveries and bring that world into your home for an unforgettable experience to share with your family...

The Dal Rossi Italy collection features some of the worlds top quality chess, backgammon and gaming pieces. Enter the world of the Dal Rossi discoveries and bring that world into your home for an unforgettable experience to share with your family...

Put down the screens and pick up the most fun brain game you'll ever own! 1 Player  |  Ages 8+ Introducing Crash Cats by ThinkFun, the sliding back block puzzle that sends cats flying! Pick the challenge, set up the...

Laser Chess is an expert-level two-player strategy game blending the spatial reasoning of chess with interactive laser technology. 2 Players |  Ages 8+ On each turn, players maneuver mirrored pieces strategically before activating a real laser beam that reflects off...

Take all the fun of Rush Hour all around the world! 1+ Players  |  Ages 8+ As you travel to your next destination, explore the major monuments and wonders of the world as you guide the red car out of...

Obstacle Hero by ThinkFun is an exciting challenge where players navigate an obstacle course using logic and strategic movement to reach the finish. 1+ Players  |  Ages 8+ With 40 challenges ranging from beginner to expert and five unique obstacles...