<p>I was going to say CandyLand and Chutes and Ladders, because as annoying as they are they are still a huge hit with my 4 year old. I am hoping that she will soon be old enough for Catan Junior! She already wants to play Catan with Mama.</p>

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dr. b.
<p>I'm interested in playing some games with our very young (16 months) son.</p>

<p>I think he's a little young for most things yet - I'm familiar with Old Maid, Dominoes, and similar games that involve a little bit of matching; those seem like they will be good points of entry for him shortly.  Marbles, while also great, involves tiny pieces that can be swallowed.</p>

<p>I want to avoid games like Candyland and probably even Chutes and Ladders - they annoy me.  :-)  Other games with a lot of cards or paper products involved are probably right out - they'll get slobbered on or destroyed.  Small parts get eaten.   </p>

<p>What are some concrete, not commonly known games that might be interesting to him?</p>

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Hey Elijah, sorry I've closed your question.  Recommendation questions are not a good fit for a Q/A site and we have banned them.  These questions tend to devolve into long lists with no real way to vote on the answers which interacts poorly with our reputation system.  I hope you understand and stick around.
Pat Ludwig
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That "other site" that focuses on lists of games has several on this topic.  You can try http://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/33475/first-games-my-picks-for-kids-younger-than-three or try searching GeekLists for things like "Toddler".
bwarner
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My son likes Hi Ho Cherry-o
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What are some interesting starter games for a very young child?
Elijah Wright
# What are some interesting starter games for a very young child?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2012-08-29)

I'm interested in playing some games with our very young (16 months) son.

I think he's a little young for most things yet - I'm familiar with Old Maid, Dominoes, and similar games that involve a little bit of matching; those seem like they will be good points of entry for him shortly. Marbles, while also great, involves tiny pieces that can be swallowed.

I want to avoid games like Candyland and probably even Chutes and Ladders - they annoy me. :-) Other games with a lot of cards or paper products involved are probably right out - they'll get slobbered on or destroyed. Small parts get eaten.

What are some concrete, not commonly known games that might be interesting to him?

**Tags:** recommendations, kids

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Hey Elijah, sorry I've closed your question.  Recommendation questions are not a good fit for a Q/A site and we have banned them.  These questions tend to devolve into long lists with no real way to vote on the answers which interacts poorly with our reputation system.  I hope you understand and stick around.  
> **username_2**: That "other site" that focuses on lists of games has several on this topic.  You can try http://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/33475/first-games-my-picks-for-kids-younger-than-three or try searching GeekLists for things like "Toddler".  
> **username_3**: My son likes Hi Ho Cherry-o  

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### Answer by username_4 on 2012-08-29. Score: 4

I was going to say CandyLand and Chutes and Ladders, because as annoying as they are they are still a huge hit with my 4 year old. I am hoping that she will soon be old enough for Catan Junior! She already wants to play Catan with Mama.


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