Games and puzzles for every age.

Start with the maker’s age range, which accounts for piece size and image detail as well as count. Toddlers usually begin with chunky or knob puzzles and work up from there.

Cooperative games, where everyone wins or loses together, often work well across ages. HABA makes several, and the maker’s age label tells you the youngest player the rules are written for.

Some do, especially ones with knobs, pegs, or small pieces. Puzzles for children under 3 must meet the US small-parts rule, so check the maker’s age label before giving one to a younger sibling.