When kids hit age seven, they’re really on the cusp of enjoying a large portion of the board games available.

Many games list age 8+ on the box and often times seven year olds can play the game just fine — especially towards the latter half of age 7. When choosing games for kids of this age, we try to think of where they are developmentally. On average, 7 year olds have a slightly longer attention span, are still beginning to read though many may be excelling in this area as well, and they are excited to try newer less “kid” feeling things as they start to feel more like “big kids.”

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite games to play with 7 year olds. Kids are all unique and develop at their own pace, so if your child isn’t ready to play these games yet, that’s okay! Also, please remember that these games are by no means only for 7 year olds and can be a great fit for kids both younger and older!