Board games for Kids: Free Printables by Year Group
There are 28 free board games on this page from Reception to Year 8. Board games build counting, turn taking and following rules, and let children practise a skill without it feeling like work. Every sheet is made by Jaques of London: two A4 pages, with the activity on page 1 and notes for the grown-up on page 2.
Skills these sheets practise
Across this collection children practise: taking turns, counting on, reading, counting on and back, saving and spending choices.
Reception board games
2 free printables. All Reception worksheets
Year 1 board games
5 free printables. All Year 1 worksheets
Rocket Bonds Board GameRace to the finish with number bonds.25 min
Snowman Race Dice GameRoll the dice and draw your snowman part by part.Answers
Sports Day RaceFirst, second, third and more.15 minAnswers
Tricky Word RaceA dice game for common exception words.25 min
Zodiac Animal Race GameRace across the river to the finish.25 min
Year 2 board games
3 free printables. All Year 2 worksheets
Year 3 board games
2 free printables. All Year 3 worksheets
Year 4 board games
4 free printables. All Year 4 worksheets
Year 5 board games
3 free printables. All Year 5 worksheets
Year 6 board games
2 free printables. All Year 6 worksheets
Year 8 board games
2 free printables. All Year 8 worksheets
More board games
5 free printables.
DIY Bracelet
Egg and Spoon RaceRules and ways to play.
Moon Tracking DiaryGet to know the magic of the night sky, as we track the fascinating motion of the moon and how it effects the Earth.
Phonics Board GamePrint out your own FREE Boredom Busting Phonics Board Game and Get a Head Start on Word Learning Today.
Snakes & Ladders Maths GameClimb the ladder or slither the snake, with a maths learning resource to make Mathe-magicians hiss for joy.
Questions parents and teachers ask
What are board games good for?
Board games build counting, turn taking and following rules, and let children practise a skill without it feeling like work.
Are these board games printables free?
Yes. All 28 are free to print for home, classroom and home education use.
Which year groups are they for?
They cover Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 and Year 8.
Do the sheets include answers?
Answers are included on 12 of the 28 sheets. The rest are open tasks, and page 2 explains what a good answer looks like.
How long does each sheet take?
Most take 15 to 25 minutes. Each sheet is two A4 pages. Page 1 is the activity and page 2 has notes for the grown-up.
Can teachers use them in class?
Yes. They work as starters, plenaries, early finisher tasks, homework or table activities, and need no preparation beyond printing.
Do I need a colour printer?
No. Black and white printing is fine for almost every sheet.
Last updated 2026-11-09. Written by the Mini Minds Hub team at Jaques of London.