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21 of The Best Dinosaur Games for Kids to Play

If your little one is looking for games of dinosaurs and is obsessed with them – then you’re going to love this article as we’ve compiled a list of the best dinosaur games for kids to play.  Our dinosaur games list covers some of the top dinosaur games for kids that they will just go nuts for. After all, learning through play is the best type of learning for kids!

No matter how old they are, we’ve got some awesome dinosaur games for kids! We’ve got dinosaur games for toddlers and dinosaur games for big boys and girls too. Our list has dinosaur fossil games for kids, dinosaur train games for kids, dinosaur learning games for kids and loads more.

21 of the best dinosaur games for kids to play

So, let’s get into it – here is our list of super cool dinosaur games!

  1. Dotty Dinosaur Game

For the little dinosaur lovers in your life, check out the Dotty Dinosaur game. The little ones will love trying to help the dotty dinosaurs find their missing spots.

Kids take it in turns throwing the dice to match shapes or colours – the first to cover their dinosaur board is the winner.

This is a perfect game if you’re after easy dinosaur games for kids as this game is suitable for children aged 3-6 years.

Dotty Dinosaur Game

  1. Number Dinosaur Game

If you’re after dinosaur education games for little ones, the Number Dinosaur Game is perfect.  Similar to the game of memory, children need to match number cards with cards displaying the corresponding quantity of objects.  For example, match the card displaying the number 9 with the card displaying 9 fish.

We highly recommend dinosaur games for preschoolers as we love fun dinosaur games for kids that are also educational.

Click here for more information about the Number Dinosaur Game or to buy now. 

  1. Dinosaur Excavation Kit

Dinosaur games for kids about fossils are always a huge hit and this Dinosaur Excavation kit is no exception.

This dinosaur digging game for kids features large dinosaur bones waiting to be unearthed. Your children can dig up all the bones from the resin clay and assemble it into the skeleton of a dinosaur.

The box includes 5 different dinosaur skeletons and the size of the resin clay block is 7 x 4.5 x 1.75 inches.

Click here for more information about the Dinosaur Excavation Kit or to buy now. 

  1. Pin the Tail on the Dinosaur

Pin the Tail on the Dinosaur is always a popular choice when it comes to dinosaur birthday party games for kids.  This game includes the dinosaur missing a tail poster that measures 15.7 x 23.6 inches, 1 blindfold, 15 dinosaur tails and 12 glue dots. So, if you’re in need of some dinosaur games for kids – we’ve got you covered!

Click here for more information about the Dinosaur Party Game or to buy now. 

  1. Ultimate Dinosaur Science Kit

If your child loves finding dinosaur bones games, then check out this Ultimate Dinosaur Science Kit.

This dinosaur fossil game not only provides hours of fun but also teaches important lessons in science and history. Playing prehistoric dinosaur games can help your child gain a full understanding on the skeletons of dinosaurs. In this game your child will get to fully construct a tyrannosaurus rex skeleton model after they have dug up all the bones.

Click here for more information about the Dinosaur Science Kit or to buy now. 

  1. Jurassic Park LEGO

I don’t think I know a single kid that doesn’t like LEGO – so if your child is also a dinosaur fan then they are going to love the LEGO dinosaur games for kids range.

Dinosaur building games are a great way to improve children’s collaborative critical thinking. They will enjoy playing with all the characters in this dino building games set. Let your child’s imagination run wild while they enjoy the Jurassic park dinosaur games LEGO set and watch their creativity come to life.

Jurassic Park LEGO

  1. Dinosaur Chompers

When it comes to dinosaur games that you can play, tiny tots love using their own imagination and make up their own games. These dinosaur chompers allow them to do exactly that.

These chompers come in red or green and all you have to do is squeeze the extendable handle to get the dinosaur to chomp. Dinosaur games for children are all about imagination. With these toys your child will be free to run around pretending to be a dinosaur with super chomping powers.

These chompers are suitable as dinosaur games for 3-year-old and older children.

Click here for more information about the Dinosaur Chompers or to buy now.

  1. Dinosaur Cars

These dinosaur car game toys are great for the little dinosaur fans.  Your child will have hours of fun with these Tiger Tribe’s awesome pull-back dinosaurs and you can watch their little eyes light up as they zoom them along the floor. Sold individually, you can choose from a triceratops, t-rex and brontosaurus, or you can collect all 3 for your little dinosaur fan.

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  1. Tiger Tribe Dinosaur Colouring Set

Dinosaur colouring games are always a great addition to your child’s dinosaur collection and this Tiger Tribe Dinosaur Colouring Set is just perfect.  Although the books are small, they provide hours of colouring fun and are jam-packed with loads of activities and stickers.

Each set has 48 colouring-in pages, 2 handy storage draws, 5 sheets of colour stickers and 10 good quality markers for your little one to enjoy. These colouring sets are suitable for children 3 years +.

Click here for more information about the Dinosaur Colouring Set or to buy now. 

  1. Dinosaur Lotto Games

When you have multiple children, multiplayer dinosaur games are essential!  This Dinosaur Lotto Game is suitable for 2-4 players and is recommended for children between 3 and 7 so it’s perfect if you’re after dinosaur activities for preschoolers.  This dinosaur matching game features a variety of different dinosaur species for children to identify and match and has 2 levels of difficulty for progressive play.

Click here for more information about the Dinosaur Lotto Game or to buy now. 

  1. Dinosaur Race

We love dinosaur games for children that are not only fun but educational too!  Dinosaur Race is a fun board game that will have your child developing their counting and matching skills.  The game also includes shiny gold medals for the winning player.

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  1. Dinosaur Tea Party Strategy Game

The Dinosaur Tea Party Strategy Game is a super popular choice when it comes to dinosaur games for big kids and even adults – in fact the whole family will enjoy this one.  Each player takes it in turn to take a card corresponding to one of the dino guests and the players take turns asking questions and guessing the dinosaurs name. If the dinosaur’s name is guessed, you draw another card and the first player to guess three names wins the game.

Click here for more information about the Dinosaur Tea Party Strategy Game or to buy now. 

  1. PSI Dinosaur Island Board Games

If your children are older but still dinosaur obsessed one of the great dinosaur games for 10 year olds or older is the PSI Dinosaur Island Board Game.  This dinosaur game for teenagers or pre-teens is super fun and will keep your kids on their toes throughout the game. The players have to collect DNA, research the DNA sequences of extinct dinosaur species and combine the ancient DNA to the correct sequence and bring the prehistoric dinosaurs back to life.

Click here for more information about the PSI Dinosaur Island Game or to buy now. 

  1. BrainBox Dinosaur Card Game

The BrainBox Dinosaur card game is one of the most educational dinosaur games for children on the market. Players have 10 seconds to look at and study the dinosaur card before being asked a question written on the back of the card which is chosen by the roll of the dice. If the player gets the answer correct, they keep the card, but if they answer incorrectly it must be returned to the box. The winner is the player with the most cards after ten minutes of playing the game.

BrainBox is one of the most suitable dinosaur games for 8 year olds and over.  

Click here for more information about the BrainBox Dinosaur Game or to buy now.

  1. Take Apart Toy Dinosaur Kit

The Take Apart Toy Dinosaur Kit is one of the great educational dinosaur games for boys and girls.  This kit includes screws and a drill toy that can be used to take apart and put back together the animal and dinosaur toys for kids in this kit. Your child will learn how to pull these toys apart with toy tools and engineer them back together while building hand-eye coordination skills.

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  1. Pusiti Engineering Kit for Toddlers

The Pusiti Engineering Kit is one of the best dinosaur activities for toddlers to improve their fine motor skills, logic and problem solving.   This set includes 3 dinosaurs that come fully assembled and 3 screwdrivers that allow the child to take apart the dinosaurs and screw them back together on their own.   With dinosaur games for girls and boys like this, your children will spend hours learning and figuring out how the mechanics of these toys work.

Click here for more information about the Dinosaur Engineering Kit or to buy now. 

  1. Dinosaur Helmet

If your child loves playing games where you can be a dinosaur then check out this awesome Dinosaur Helmet.   Made from high quality stretchy nylon lycra, this shell stretches over a standard helmet transforming it into a dinosaur helmet. Most children complain when it comes to having to keep their helmet on if they go out for a bike or scooter ride but this dinosaur helmet cover will change that instantly. With this dinosaur helmet you can create your own dinosaur games.

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  1. Dinosaur Jigsaw

This 100-piece dinosaur jigsaw is a great option if you are looking for dinosaur games and activities for indoor play. Jigsaws keep children occupied and engaged while they develop problem solving skills as they put all the pieces together.

This jigsaw also comes with a 24-page picture puzzle book of prehistoric dinosaurs that used to roam the earth. This game is one of the more suitable dinosaur games for 5 year olds and older.

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  1. Dinosaur Snap

With these exciting dinosaur snap cards your children will be able to play Snap or Pairs keeping them entertained for hours. These snap cards also have other interesting facts for your child to learn such as the dinosaurs name, what it looked like, it’s skeleton and if it ate meat or plants or both.

Dinosaur Snap is recommended for children aged 5+ and is great if you’re after 2 player dinosaur games.

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  1. Dinosaur Putty

With this dinosaur putty your child will be able to roll, shape, squeeze and create their own dinosaur. The tub contains 38g of lightweight non toxic air-drying dough that is super soft and easy to mould. It also includes instructions on how to make your very own putty dinosaur complete with the included eyes.

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  1. NUOLUX Plastic Dinosaur Toy Set

Let your child’s imagination run wild with the NUOLUX Plastic Dinosaur Toy Set.  This set includes Tyrannosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Parasaurolophus, Pachcephalosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Ceratosaurus, Brontosaurus, Styracosaurus, Triceratops, Utahraptor and Spinosaurus.

Each of these little model dinosaur toys are free standing with the typical posture giving your child the freedom to display them anywhere and any way they like. These toys are approximately 15-19cm in length and 6-11cms in height and are suitable for children over 3 years of age. 

Click here for more information about the NUOLUX Dinosaur set or to buy now. 

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Janine Mergler

Janine Mergler is a veteran Queensland teacher, graduating from QUT with a BEd majoring in Social Sciences. After many years in the classroom, Janine moved on to academia. She has proudly trained new generations of teachers in her role as a lecturer at Queensland University of Technology Faculty of Education. She has also worked in the Queensland Government as an education specialist, developing education resources and delivering community awareness programs to help families conserve water. Currently she is the owner and editor of Families Magazine, a publication specifically targeted at parents who value a quality education for children.  Janine leads a team of professionals who write about family lifestyle, early childhood, schools and education information and family-friendly events.

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