Children’s games
What would childhood be without games? Zoch presents you with a versatile selection of kids games for all ages. Find out what makes our games for children stand out and why it's worth supplying kids with suitable games by reading on here.
Children’s games
Purzelbaum
601105128€29.99
Leaves and nuts are hanging from the branches of the high-rising tumble-tree. Like squirrels do in nature, players take these leaves and nuts in autumn in order to stock up on supplies for the winter. On your turn, you open a hole in the forest ground and try to cause the nut to drop from the tree into that hole. Over the course of the game, the forest and meadow holes of the playing area turn from an autumn landscape into a winter scene. Now all squirrels show how well they remember where they hid their nuts. As the nuts are dug out, the snow on the playing area melts away more and more. By the end of the game, spring has come, visible to everybody. Author: Harald Fecher, Thomas Liesching
Children’s games
Spinderella
601105077€31.99
Spinderella All good things come from above … Spinderella lets herself down on a thread with the help of her two spider brothers. Swinging high above the ground, she muddles up the marathon of the forest ants. „Snap" – you can hear it throughout the entire forest when the alert spider girl maneuvers another one of the little fellows back to where he started from. But the ants aren‘t dumb either – they use a hollowed piece of bark for cover. The players try to outdo one another in catching the opposing ants. At the same time, they compete in getting their own cutie-crawlies across the finish line. Spinderella provides playful fledgling spiders and wiry ants with a tingling three-dimensional playing experience in which many a nerve fiber will be hanging by a thread.
Children’s games
Trainsilvania
601105170€19.99
It’s high time! At dawn, the Trainsilvania Night Express is running between Mummy Valley and Moonshine Hut. It’ not only Dracula and Frankenstein who want to go home. Each player tries to get no less than four tired-out creepy creatures to their home station. But nobody knows which monster is sitting where. Even which seats your pieces are allocated to are unknown! There is a lot of pushing and shoving until each passenger knows who he actually is and where he needs to go. So many a werewolf tumbles out of the moving train at a totally wrong station. For 2-4 players, aged 6 years and up. Author: Paco Yanez
Children’s games
Zicke Zacke Hühnerkacke
601121800€26.99
Zicke Zacke Hühnerkacke is the award-winning memory game about a chicken farm. The chickens are all spruced up with a beautiful wooden tail feather, and are keen on plucking these feathers from the other chickens to adorn themselves. The game starts at a great pace: when you turn over a yard tile with the right motif, your chicken hops to the next plate. If your chicken manages to overtake another chicken, it plucks out all of its feathers and puts them on his own tail. This speedy chicken rally is a classic and enthuses not only children. For 2 to 4 Players, Ages 4 and up
Children’s games
Auf der Hut
601105179€8.99
In the centre of the table are princess, pirate, jester, cook and other playing cards that want to be provided with the matching headdress. Concealed above them, hats are waiting to be uncovered and moved to the correct head. This is done secretly, so that the players have to follow the "invisible" headdresses attentively to notice when a matching head/hat combination has formed somewhere. Those who are not on their guard quickly get a bald head, which only disappears again under a wonder hat. "Auf der Hut" is a fun and accessible card game for children and families and lasts about 20 minutes. It was developed by Alexey Konnov, Alexey Paltsev and Anatoly Shklyarov and lovingly illustrated by Michele Cavaloti. Author: Alexey Konnov, Alexey Paltsev, Anatoly Shklyarov
Children’s games
Das Kleinhorn vom Riesenwald
601105184€21.99
“Das Kleinhorn im Riesenwald” is a magical children’s game that stimulates the imagination and transports the players into a world full of colour and fantasy. Four giants are rushing through the forest to guard unicorns. The colour of the played card indicates which giant moves through the forest. Once the giant reaches a matching unicorn, the unicorn can be collected and guarded. If another unicorn is discovered at the same time and the player also has a matching card in their hand, they can add it to their collection. If you can’t find a matching unicorn in the forest, you can steal one from another player. The player who has collected the most horns at the end of the game is the winner. Designed by Benjamin and Emma Schwer and beautifully illustrated by Michele Cavaloti, “Das Kleinhorn vom Riesenwald” is an entertaining game for the whole family. Author: Emma & Benjamin Schwer
Children’s games
Geistesblitz Junior
601105119€13.99
Now, even children from 4 years on can play this game and show flashes of inspiration. Piglet, frog, ghost, and chick are waiting in the middle of the table. The cards show three of them in different colors. The objective is to grab whatever comes up in its original color. For children 6 years and up, the ghost occasionally appears in a dark nightgown. This means: hands off all figures! Geistesblitz Junior lets children feel their strengths, creates vividness and fosters concentration, and provides quick-witted playing fun. Review: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww1306pPzik Author: Jacques Zeimet
Children’s games
Kleiner Drache Wirbelwind
601105202€29.99
Something is brewing above the clouds: grumpy rain goblins are trying to control the weather, but the brave sun wizards are out to stop them. Working together with a little dragon called Whirlwind, the players must attempt to take on the goblins and keep the sun shining! In this cooperative children's game for 1 to 5 players aged 4 and up, the players must guide the sun wizards safely across the cloud bridge before the goblins reach their destination. This requires teamwork, concentration and a steady hand, as the little dragon Whirlwind has a special mission: the players must aim skilfully to make the dragon sweep the grumpy goblins off the wobbly cloud bridge and allow the sun wizards to reach their destination safely. Each round requires new decisions to be made and is full of exciting moves that are guaranteed to captivate both children and adults alike. The aim is not to compete against each other, but to work together to find a solution and restrain the goblins. This charming and action-packed game was designed by the Spanish creative duo Josep M. Allué and Dani Gomez, who have produced a number of popular children's games. The game features vivid and colourful illustrations by Teelke Limbeck, which bring this high-in-the-sky adventure to life.
Children’s games
Beethupferl
601105172€29.99
Water lets your plants sprout! Drop for drop, the young vegetables come to the sunlight when eager gardeners grab the watering can. It’s exciting to see the water drops rolling into the vegetable bed. Wherever they seep, the soil starts to move. Carrots, cabbage, and pumpkin twist from the ground and become visible. Of course, this also delights greedy snails, that right away stop by the cucumbers. If you know in advance which vegetables will grow where, you’ll be one tip of the watering can ahead when it comes to harvesting. Not only children’s eyes will be amazed by the incredible twisting effect that "lures" the watered vegetables out of the ground. Beethupferl conjures an exciting experience of nature into every child’s room and provides a bountiful harvest of suspense and fun. For 1-4 players, aged 4 and up. Author: Bernhard Weber
Children’s games
Da ist der Wurm drin
601132100€26.99
Da ist der Wurm drin The "Kinderspiel des Jahres 2011" (German Children's Game of the Year) is a real eye-catcher: The worms vanish into the game board, squint out from time to time and put up a competitive dig to the compost heap. Along the way children learn to estimate and handle lengths. This is a jackpot for every child's room! for 2 to 4 Players, Ages 4 and up
Children’s games
Da ist der Wurm drin - Das Kartenspiel
601105181€8.99
The players play worm cards of different lengths face down so that they "disappear into the ground". If you remember the position of your own worms and observe where the other players place their cards, you can now try to pull the longest worms out of the ground - and possibly make mini worms "attractive" to the other players. The player who grows the five longest worms in his own display wins. The card game uses the popular sequences of its big game sister and bestseller DA IST DER WURM DRIN and implements them in a handy card format. Again and again, worms disappear underground and reappear in daylight - which children especially love. DA IST DER WURM DRIN is also an indispensable part of every child's room as a card game. The game was invented by Carmen Kleinert and lovingly illustrated by Heidemarie Rüttinger.
Children’s games
Go Gecko Go
601105129€29.99
Everything is topsy-turvy at the big swimming competition. The frog paddles on top of the crocodile. And the turtle is a great raft for any gecko! But beware: There's a bridge ahead! Duck your head!!! … Otherwise…… Splat!!! If you aim too high, you'll splash into the water and fail. You'll end up ahead if you stack your animals cleverly, assess the heights correctly and thus slip under bridges where others hit their head. A clever and fast-paced three-dimensional playing experience, where especially the smallest ones show real greatness. Author: Jürgen Adams
Children’s games
Husch Husch kleine Hexe
601131300€21.99
Husch Husch kleine Hexe Husch Husch kleine Hexe is a classic among the memory games for the youngest age range. The little witches set off for their flight to the Blocksberg, but since they are not allowed to be seen there by the old witches, they hide under their long black witch hats. The player who is the first to land on the Blocksberg with one of the witches wins. for 2 to 6 Players, Ages 3 and up
Children’s games
Ist da wer?!
601105137€31.99
Ten pairs of animals have hidden in a large three-dimensional bush. But only a few blobs of colour can be seen through the slits between the branches. Look carefully and find out which colours are not there and thus recognise which animals have made themselves invisible behind the thicket at the very bottom of the bush. New animals retreat into this hiding place in each round of the game. Whoever has found out which animals have just hidden in the thicket quickly grabs their wooden figure! As a reward, everyone who is right gets picture cards from which they can put together their own little zoo. "Ist da wer?!" by Zoch is the fun and colourful animal search game about visible and invisible colours. It encourages children's observation, powers of deduction and attention. Author Enrico Feresin came up with it. It was illustrated by Gabriela Silveira. Author: Enrico Feresin
Children’s games
Mein lieber Scholli
601105189€29.99
Welcome to an action-packed iceberg party! In this exciting Antarctic adventure, a group of penguins waddle over ice floes and slide down an ice slide as they engage in a fierce battle for the best fishing grounds. Two dice control the action – one for sliding the penguins over the ice, and one for controlling the flow of fish. But watch out! When Wally the whale appears, some of the ice floes break up! If you fall into the sea, you can navigate your way back to the ice via a slide, which has two possible exit points. If you’re lucky, you might be able to grab some extra fish, but if you fall through the hole in the ice, you lose one of your precious fish! The player with the most fish at the end of the game is the winner. Designed for 2-4 players aged 6 and above, “Mein lieber Scholli” is an fun penguin-themed children’s game that is guaranteed to keep young players entertained. The game was designed by the creative duo Anna Oppolzer and Stefan Kloß and illustrated by the award-winning illustrator Gabriela Silveira. Author: Anna Oppolzer & Stefan Kloß
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Family games
Zoch Family Games Bundle
BDL-601105190€49.98
Product bundle consisting of: Die Trödler aus den Highlands / Trainsilvania Article number: 601105190 Product: Die Trödler aus den Highlands Embark on an adventurous journey through the Scottish Highlands! As a resourceful junk dealer, you move from village to village, collecting goods and delivering them to their destination. But your journey is full of challenges, from rough terrain, swamps and rivers to stubborn donkeys. Equipped with your cart and by rationing your supply of feed, you must attempt to overcome the various obstacles you will encounter along the way. At the start of each round, several piles of cards are placed in the middle of the table. Keep an eye on which cards go into which pile, as you will need to draw a card in order to complete your turn. In this game for 2-4 players, you must plan your route carefully, collect junk and fulfil requests in order to gain valuable points. You’ll also need to ration your supply of feed, as using too much could give your opponents the advantage! Who will manage to deliver the most valuable goods and secure the title of best junk dealer? And who will fall by the wayside because they have given their horse too much feed? This entertaining family game by author Carlo A. Rossi requires you to use your cards skilfully and make tactical decisions. The game is illustrated by the renowned game artist Dennis Lohausen, who brings the journey to life with captivating images of scenes from the Scottish Highlands. Article number: 601105170 Product: Trainsilvania It’s high time! At dawn, the Trainsilvania Night Express is running between Mummy Valley and Moonshine Hut. It’ not only Dracula and Frankenstein who want to go home. Each player tries to get no less than four tired-out creepy creatures to their home station. But nobody knows which monster is sitting where. Even which seats your pieces are allocated to are unknown! There is a lot of pushing and shoving until each passenger knows who he actually is and where he needs to go. So many a werewolf tumbles out of the moving train at a totally wrong station. For 2-4 players, aged 6 years and up.
Children’s games
Zoch Worm Games Bundle
BDL-601105198soon available again
Product bundle consisting of: The worm comes out / Da ist der Wurm drin Article number: 601105198 Product: The worm comes out In the garden, the worms are on the loose! It’s Anna Annelid’s birthday today. Each of her friends – from the roundworm to the earthworm – wants to present her with the biggest bouquet of flowers. Before sunrise, they all poke their heads out of the soil, trying to find the blossoms in their favorite color. But almost all buds are still closed. When they open up, it should always be the correct worm that crawls out of its hole in the ground! If you know which worm will come out of what hole, you’ll collect flowers in all colors. For 2-5 players, aged 5 and up Article number: 601132100 Product: Da ist der Wurm drin Da ist der Wurm drin The "Kinderspiel des Jahres 2011" (German Children's Game of the Year) is a real eye-catcher: The worms vanish into the game board, squint out from time to time and put up a competitive dig to the compost heap. Along the way children learn to estimate and handle lengths. This is a jackpot for every child's room! for 2 to 4 Players, Ages 4 and up
Children’s games
Für die Katz
601105158available in stores
Together the players bring cats from the forest back into their baskets. But in the forest it is dark. Blindfolded, a (changing) player leads his walking stick through the rough terrain. The other players use animal voices to guide him to where the cats have lost their way. But any wrong contact can cause disturbing branches to fall to the forest floor. Listen carefully: from which direction is the dog barking, how long does the goat bleat and where does the eagle owl point the way? Only by listening carefully can the cats be brought down from the trees without damaging the treetops. Variants for children from 5 and 6 years of age allow several teams to compare their strength and place higher demands on listening and coordinating their movements. 2-5 players, 4 years up. Author: Jean-Philippe Mars and Valéry Fourcade
Children’s games
Gezanke auf der Planke
601105159available in stores
The money is on the planks. And underneath it the sharks are circling. The game is played on a real ship that lies rocking in the waves. All pirates want to get as close as possible to the prey. But if you move the planks, everything gets out of balance. And then it's "man overboard", while the rest of the crew pushes themselves rough-legged from the best seats. It is allowed to jostle. But sensitivity and a clever assessment of gravity are crucial when it comes to taking up the most delicate and lucrative plank places wherever there is something to get. So it's always worth making a fuss over the fuss of a few doubloons ... 2-4 players, 6 years up. Author: Bernhard Weber
Dive into the unique and varied world of kids games
Playing is an activity that is an integral part of childhood. Within the framework of age-appropriate games, kids experience carefree hours full of fun and excitement. Children's board games from Zoch are made to encourage your child in a playful way and to show them the big, varied world of hit games for kids.
What Is the educational relevance of kids games?
From an educational perspective, children's games not only promise fun, but have also earned a permanent place in your child's everyday life for many reasons:
Building and consolidating relationships
Playing together creates the optimal conditions for mutual rapprochement and the development of an interpersonal relationship. It is of secondary importance whether the relationship with children of the same age or with a new adult caregiver is to be strengthened.
Intergenerationality
Many of the board games for kids are not only fun for kids, but also for teenagers and adults. Thus, the games provide cross-generational fun and are an enrichment for family time together.
Useful & inexpensive pastime
Buy once, play again and again: Games for kids are often cheap to buy and promise many hours of exciting play. They are therefore perfect as an inexpensive pastime.
Technology timeout
Hand on heart: How much time does your child spend with digital devices every day? Typically, this is more than a parent would like. Board games for children allow you to offer your child a fun balance to their occupation with PCs, consoles, smartphones, and the like.
Cognitive development
If you want to win, you have to concentrate while playing. Therefore, games for children promote the ability to concentrate and the attention span. They also address logical thinking and perceptual skills.
Promotion of language, reading, and writing
Due to their high promotional effect, games with content that addresses language skills and numerical comprehension are particularly popular. With these products, learning and fun go hand in hand in a harmonious interplay.
Winning & losing
In the game, there are always situations in which your child is confronted with his or her emotions. For example, they are happy about a victory, excited about the big final or angry about a narrow defeat. This is a good opportunity to deal with your emotions in a safe environment.
Rules
Rules are part of life and play a central role at the latest when your child starts school. A kids’ game teaches your child to understand and follow rules in a relaxed, child-friendly way.
Education
Whether it's concentration, language skills, numerical comprehension, reaction speed or social skills: kids’ board games promote your child in numerous important areas and represent a pedagogically valuable employment opportunity.
From what age are kids board games suitable?
That depends on the individual game in every respect. There are games for kids that can be played by kids as young as two years old. These products are characterised by basic rules, stable materials without the risk of injury and a short playing time. Pre-school children, on the other hand, enjoy somewhat more complex games, which, for example, provide supportive content for preparing for school. If a kids’ game is intended for older players from the age of eight or ten, it can be much more challenging – otherwise it quickly becomes boring.
Basically, there are games for kids of all ages, whereby the age recommendation of the manufacturer provides a rough guideline. Our tip: Assess your child's developmental level yourself and judge whether he or she is already capable of handling a particular kids’ game.
What should you look for when buying games for children?
When buying kids’ games or a party game for kids, you should consider these aspects:
Players, duration, and set-up
How many players should you play with, how long can a round last, and is a somewhat complicated structure acceptable? You should think through these factors to find a game that best meets your personal expectations. Also think about the type of game you want to play: for example, should it be a dice game, a card game or a board game for kids?
Variety & learning
Choose a product that covers content that is conducive to learning. Furthermore, variety should not be neglected to keep your child's interest.
Accessories
Are there accessories for the game of your choice? If so, you should find out whether they can be bought separately or are included in the scope of delivery.
Award-winning board games for kids
We invite you to explore the big, colourful world of kids games from Zoch! Here you will find a wide variety of games for children of different age groups. All of our products have one thing in common: they are characterised by excellent quality, are produced in an environmentally friendly way and inspire with original, creative content. Some of our award-winning games for children are presented below:
Zicke Zacke Hühnerkacke
Already awarded the best children's game in 1998, Zicke Zacke Hühnerkacke (translation: Hen Hustle) is still very popular with kids aged four and up. With this game, you are part of a funny chicken race that you have to win with skill and a little luck. Do you manage to decorate yourself with other people's feathers, or do you lose like a plucked chicken?
Da ist der Wurm drin: Children's Game of the Year 2011
Three play levels, a tempting viewing slot and countless worms: Da ist der Wurm drin (literal translation: There is a Worm in it) is a fast-paced digging adventure for the whole family. The varied games for kids, which won the title of Children's Game of the Year in 2011, comes up with amazing moments of surprise and rewards the most attentive observer.
Spinderella: Children's game of the year 2015
Spinderella opens the doors for your child to an exciting, three-dimensional forest world where ants and spiders face each other. Which ant will make it across the finish line first without being taken out of the game by the nimble spider? In this action-packed game, which was selected as Children's Game of the Year in 2015, it's: on your dice, get set, go!
Conclusion: kids board games – combine fun and learning
They promote your child effectively, promise fun together, and give your child the experience that learning can be fun: Kids games are great all-rounders that belong to the basic equipment of every child's room. The large assortment from Zoch includes lots of varied games for children of different ages – high quality, lovingly designed and produced in an environmentally conscious way. Dive into our colourful world of games and let yourself be inspired by the versatile game hits for kids.
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