No offense to Lord Licorice, but, when it comes to games with children, there’s more to life than just Candy Land. Board games are a great way to get the family together for simple fun that doesn’t involve electronic gadgets. Unfortunately, it seems that many store shelves forget this! Here’s a (non-exhaustive) list of some of the best games for kids you can find online.

Kids of Carcassonne: This kids version of the adult game tells the story of the city of Carcassonne in France. On July 14, the city celebrates a national holiday by releasing a variety of animals from their pens. Players get to help catch the animals and return them to their homes. This game is great for younger children who might not understand the concept of adding points to become a winner. Instead, the first person who uses up her points win. Kids not great with numbers? There are no dice and no counting needed– meaning even the youngest family members can play with ease.

Yahtzee! Junior: Yet another kid version of an adult game, this time a classic. There are a variety of different character-themes (Mickey Mouse, Disney Princess, Toy Story) to choose from. While this is a strategy game, it is simple enough for children as young as three to play. Players take turns rolling the dice and then placing their colored tokens on the appropriately numbered piece. There’s a definite winner with this game, but it goes so fast that there’s a chance everyone can win with a few tries.

HABA Animal Upon Animal: Needing a little fine motor skills help? Try Animal Upon Animal– a stacking game where the goal is to find which animal will make it to the top. Younger players can work on keeping steady hands while older children (and adults) can experiment with different ways to stack the pieces.

Max: A Cooperative Game: Have ultra-competitive little ones on your hand? Try Max, a cooperative game where players work together to get several small animals home before Max the Cat catches them. This game helps with problem solving, logic and cooperative skills. Ages three to five.

Orchard: Yet another cooperative game, this time by HABA. In Orchard, the players try to pick all the different fruits in the orchard before the Raven reaches them. This game reinforces colors and recognition skills, as well as working together as a team.

Selecta Viva Topo Game: Sore losers beware– there’s a chance the cat may eat your mouse in this game. Players roll the dice to move their mouse away from Bob the big orange cat. A little bit of luck and some strategy can help you out in this game– a great way to learn that when one way doesn’t work, try something else!

HABA Knuckling Knights: In this 3-D game of chance, knights are “thrown” into the castle. Players roll the dice to find out who will get to open the door of the castle, sending some of the nights into the pit below. Whoever has the most knights at the end wins! Note: This game is best for children who are able to not destruct the 3-D castle!