Best Game Shows

Last updated: July 15, 2026

From trivia tests to talent competitions, these game shows for kids and families will get everyone in the mood for a little lighthearted challenge. Games are great ways to get kids interested in new material, too. While some of these kids' game shows are pure entertainment, some of the educational game shows can provide ideas on how to mix learning and fun. For more picks, check out Best Reality TV for the Whole Family.

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Cookie Monster's Bake Sale

age 2+

Cookie's upbeat, funny baking competition has heart of gold.

Network: Max (2023)

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Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back To School TV: Elmo and Cookie Monster in a Chef's hat greeting. Yvette Nicole Brown in bg.

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Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School

age 2+

Fun game show celebrates reading, laughing, sweet treats.

Network: Max (2024)

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The Big Fun Crafty Show

age 5+

Craft-themed challenges encourage teamwork, creativity.

Network: Universal Kids (2018)

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Family Game Night

age 5+

Classic board games come to life in family-friendly show.

Network: Discovery Family Channel (2010)

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The Pack

age 5+

Kid-friendly dog adventure competition promotes safety.

Network: Prime Video (2020)

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Paradise Run

age 5+

Entertaining competition show great whole-family viewing.

Network: Nickelodeon (2016)

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Family Food Showdown

age 6+

Family cooking show focuses on good food and light drama.

Network: Food Network (2019)

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The Game of Life

age 6+

Iconic board game makes for fun family entertainment.

Network: Discovery Family Channel (2011)

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Play-Doh Squished

age 6+

Fun family competition promotes creativity and teamwork.

Network: Freevee (2022)

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Double Dare

age 6+

Kid game show revival is slimy, messy fun for families.

Network: Nickelodeon (2018)

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Double Dare 2000

age 6+

Slippery, slimy fun for the whole family.

Network: NICK GAS (2000)

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GUTS

age 6+

Extreme game show will delight action fans.

Network: NICK GAS (1992)

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Legends of the Hidden Temple

age 6+

'90s game show offers family-friendly adventure.

Network: NICK GAS (1993)

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Figure It Out

age 6+

Zany, star-studded game show spotlights kids' wacky talents.

Network: Nickelodeon (1997)

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BrainRush

age 6+

Kid-friendly contest puts exciting twist on game shows.

Network: Cartoon Network (2009)

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Win, Lose or Draw

age 6+

Star-studded, energetic drawing game is fun for families.

Network: Disney Channel (2014)

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Your Place or Mine?

age 6+

Family-friendly game show is fun for all ages.

Network: TLC (2008)

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Is It Cake? Holiday

age 6+

Mild innuendo and promo in delightful holiday baking show.

Network: Netflix (2024)

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Nickelodeon's Unfiltered

age 6+

Guess mystery celebs' identities on funny game show.

Network: Nickelodeon , YouTube (2020)

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Scrabble Showdown

age 7+

Classic board game inspires family-friendly game show.

Network: Discovery Family Channel (2011)

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