As many sibling-less children will attest, there's nothing worse than having to play by yourself, especially when it comes to group toys that require one or more players. With enough imagination, there are plenty of toys that kids can play with by themselves, but many of these group toys turn traditionally solo activities into group ones. Some fantastic examples of toys for one adapted for two or more include oversized coloring book pages or equipping a toy to be able to communicate and interact with others of its kind. Combining classic toys like race cars, bouncy balls and dolls with tech also makes them more interesting and multi-player.
By encouraging playful battles, communication and other interactions, these group toys help kids to develop friendships and strengthen these bonds.
30 Fun Group Toys
From Communicative Kiddie Toys to Combative Tarantula Toys:
Laura McQuarrie — May 29, 2014 — Life-Stages
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Female Empowering Dollhouses
Roominate is an Unconventional Female Empowerment Tool for Girls
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Educational-Promoting Block Games
The Stacking Veggie Game Puts a Brainy and Healthy Spin on Jenga
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Adorable Appendage Tattoos
Finger Farm and Finger Fairytale by Hector Serrano Enlivens Playtime
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Tofu Stacking Games
The 'Manner Tofu Chopstick' Game from Japan is Fun and Frustrating
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Hybrid Stacking Puzzle Games
Jenga Tetris Combines the Tetris Shapes with the Jenga Tower
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Colossal Coloring Pages
These Big Coloring Pages are Perfect for Play Dates
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Creative Kiddie Craft Kits
Target Launches 'Kid Made Modern' Products by Todd Oldham
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Communicative Kiddie Toys
'Toymail' is a Like a Safe Voicemail System for Kids and Parents
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Puppy-Shaped Puzzles
Doggy Building Blocks is a Canine-Themed Plaything Evocative of Tetris
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Playful Programmable Bots
Play-i Robots Merge Toys and Technology for Invaluable Means of Learning
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Multi-Functioning Activity Tables
The Build and Store Activity Table Brings Kids Together
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Pop-Out Paper Puppets
Add Girly Decor to a Room with Paper Doll Art from Wool & Water
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Cultural Thumb Games
Get Physical and Nostalgic with These Sumo Wrestler Toys
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Dancing Alien Dolls
The Fijit Friends Can Shimmy, Shake and Boogie
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Fashionable Finger Puppets
Get Playful With Fashion Designer Rubbish Finger Puppets
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Interactive Tablet Games
The Osmo Turns Children's Tablet Games into an Interactive Experience
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Architectural Strategy Games
The Calatrava Chess Set Features Designs from the Famous Architect
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Chromosome-Constructed Parks
The Trepy Playground is Complex Enough to Encourage Physical Activity
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Hand Puppet Ink
ThinkGeek Brings You Temporary Hand Tattoos
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Impossibly Large Puzzles
The World's Largest Jigsaw Puzzle Has 32,356 Pieces and is 17 Feet Long
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Combative Tarantula Toys
HEXBUG’s Robotic Spider Toys Are Made for Battle
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Puzzle Piece Pool Floats
These Inflatable Tubes Interlock for Side-by-Side Lounging
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Fingertip Puppet Cutlery
Finger Sporks by Archie McPhee Will Redefine How You Eat Food
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Collaborative Hospital Patient Games
The Konnekt Toys Encourage Kids in Isolation to Be Social
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Revamped Retro Toys
Cocodice Presents a Reinterpretation of the Classic Rubik's Cube
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Mini Putt Pool Tables
This Creative Activity Combines Miniature Golf and Pool Playing
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Color-Coded Number Games
The Colorku Board Game Brings Dimension to Sudoku
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Growling Critter Costumes
These Wearable Puppets Will Paw at Your Heart
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Building Block Playtime Tables
The LEGO Activity Table Features a Built-In Board for Building
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Smartphone-Operated Vehicles
The CarBot R/C Car Uses Your Cellphone or Tablet to Control It
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Korean Game-Inspired Desk Accessories
These Playful Desk Accessories Feature Unexpected Forms
Expressive Gaming Campaigns
This Monopoly Campaign Shows How Playing Teaches Emotional Skills
Responsive Egg-Like Pet Toys
The 'Wicked Egg' Interactive Pet Toy is Automated
Aquatic Amphibian Children's Toys
The Conceptual 'Tacos Frog' Helps Kids Learn About Ecosystems
Playful Expression Campaigns
Build Big Feelings by LEGO Helps Kids with Healthy Communication
Anniversary-Celebrating Toy Collections
The LEGO® Group & Hasbro Unveil LEGO DUPLO® PEPPA PIG Sets
Interactive Spellcasting Toys
The Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball Offers Multiple Modes of Play
Screenless Learning Wands
The Kinoo Magic Wand is for Independent & Family Play
Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
Toca Boca Days Helps Tweens Find a Sense of Belonging
Meditative Screen-Free Toys
Calm Tonie Shares Mindfulness Activities & Breathwork for Kids
Imaginative Soft Toys
Blabla's Little Monster Soft Toys Promote Listening, Curiosity and Dreams
Reusable Water Fight Toys
The 'Liquid Bomb' Reusable Water Balloon Has a Self-Sealing Design
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Adorable AI Conversational Toys
FoloToys Use AI To Offer Love, Entertainment, and Learning
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Creative STEM-Based Toys
JitteryGit's Educational STEM Toys Foster Creativity in Kids
Hair Styling Toys
Casdon's Dyson Toys are Child-Friendly Styling Aids
Gummy Bear Toys
Gummymals are Squeezable Toys with 20 Different Interactions
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Video Game-Themed Play Cars
The Jakks Pacific Super Mario Kart 24V Ride-On Racer is Authentic
Multisensory Oven Playsets
Cookeez Makery Helps Kids Create a Sweetly Scented Best Friend
Medical Preparation Toys
Premedprep by Adam Higgins Reduces Anxiety During Medical Procedures
Boxed Toy Couples Costumes
The Barbie & Ken Box Couple Costume is Playful
Buildable Marble Mazes
The LEGO Magic Maze is a Challenging, Skill-Building Tabletop Game
Sustainable EV Toys
Little Tikes’ Cozy Coupe Aims to Get Families Thinking More Sustainably
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Childhood Bedtime Story Speakers
The Chishu 2X Audiobook Player by Chanie Liao is Interactive
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
Tetrahedral Desk Puzzles
Revision Designs The Tetra Desk Toy for Craighill
Nature-Inspired Pet Toys
A Team of Designers Create the Unique Triangle Toy for Pets
Interactive Puppy Playsets
Moose Toys' My Puppy's Home Helps Kids Prepare to Bring Home a Puppy
AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
The Kidx Classbox Fuses Montessori Methods with NFC Tech & AI
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Travel-Inspired Toy Catalogs
The Tennessee Playcation Catalog Shares the Joy of Travel
Sci-Fi Avian Board Games
The Abducktion Board Game is Quick to Learn and Play
Combination Building Block Toys
The 'QUBTRIX' Omni-Compatible Wooden Bricks Work with Other Toys
Playful Cookie-Coloring Kits
Corso's Kids Book Bundle is Educational and Entertaining
Digital Magnetic Toy Models
The Tenki Spliced Magnetic Attraction Toy is Educational
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Empathy-Building Play Programs
The Barbie School of Friendship Helps Kids Develop Social Skills
Interactive Play Experiences
LEGO's Superpower Academy Connects Families with the Power of Play
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Super-Simple Strategy Games
Power Hungry Pets Takes the Stress Out of Strategy Games
AI-Backed Family Toys
Mego Toys Showcases the New 2XL Cobot, an Interactive AI Toy for Kids
Self-Esteem Promoting Plushies
Bigfoot Kin Teaches Children How to Love Themselves
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Dog-Friendly Board Games
The Dog’s Best Friend Game Incorporates Enrichment and Training
Baby-Friendly Motorized Boats
Little Tikes' Motorized Cozy Coupe Baby Boat is Water-Safe
Kid-Friendly Biobased Tableware
Dantoy's Tableware Focuses on Sustainability & Development
Storytelling Projector Toys
Moonlite Projects Stories With Added Music and Sounds
Big Apple Toy Blocks
These Machi Town (New York) Blocks by kiko+ Encourage Creative Play
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Calming Stacking Stone Toys
The Calm Club Relaxing Wooden Stacking Stones are Soothing
Play-Based Learning Collections
Staples Launches the Curated Kids Learn + Play Collection
AI-Powered Toy Cars
Rocar is an Interactive Ride-On Robot Car for Kids Ages Two to Six
Screen-Free Pre-School Speakers
The Learn with Peppa Tonie Supports Pre-Readers with Audio Content
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Digital Fairy-Catching Toys
The Got2Glow Baby Fairy Finder is Portable and Adventure-Ready
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Buildable Paper Playsets
Playper's Curious Kingdom: Castle Playset Encourages Creativity
Squishing Jellybean-Scented Toys
Jelly Belly Squishi Toys Come in 12 Different Scents
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
Science-Backed Literacy Games
Kangaroo Cravings is a Learn-to-Read Game Based on Brain Science
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Friendship-Focused Party Games
Catch the Vibe is a Battle to Prove Who Knows Their Friends Best
Two-Sided Paper Dolls
Megadolls Introduce a New Incarnation of a Classic Toy
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Interactive Windmill Toys
HABA's Kullerbu Windmill 25 Piece Starter Track Set is Hands-On
Coding Education Car Toys
The TPBot Smart Coding Car Works with Building Blocks
Smart Sensory Toys
Peel&Play Has Interlocking Pieces That Can Be Peeled & Rebuilt
Plush-Themed Party Games
What Do You Meme? Launches a Squishmallows Card Game and Plush
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
Wacky Ice Cream Games
Kitten Games is a New Line of Tabletop Games for Kids
Squishy Fortune-Telling Toys
This Fortune Teller Squish Ball Reveals Answers with a Squeeze
Confidence-Promoting Conversation Cards
TableTalk is a Card Deck of Mealtime Conversations
Gender-Neutral Stroller Toys
Hart & Hero's Herotron Challenges the Gender Play Gap
Natural Scavenger Hunt Toys
Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions Inspire Play in Nature
Multidisciplinary Interactive Robots
Igor Jankovic Creates the Sipro Intelligent Social Robot
Collaborative Creative Writing Games
CrowdTales is a Multi-Player Continue-the-Story Game
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Fast-Paced Challenge Games
Pop Off!'s Coasters, Cups and Balls Offer Over 50 Ways to Play
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Inclusive Children's Education Apps
Smart Tales is Certified by IBCCES as an Autism Resource
Magnetic Building Tiles
'Magna-Tiles' are Magnetic Building Sets That Promote STEM Concepts
Baby-Focused Learning Toys
Matchstick Monkey's Playtime Toys Help Babies Develop Fine Motor Skills
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Interactive Educational Coding Toys
The imagiCharm Teaches Children the Basics of Coding
Space-Themed Chocolate Toy Products
The Kinder Joy Space-Themed Collection Includes 12 Toys
Braille Building Blocks
LEGO's Play with Braille Bricks Teach Kids with Visual Impairments to Read
Dream-Inspired Building Toys
Lego Dreamzzz Encourages Kids to Build with Their Imagination
Kid-Friendly Microvibration Toothbrushes
The Philips One for Kids Supports Healthy Lifetime Habits
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
Wearable Fidget Toy Bracelets
The Infinity Flip Mobius Fidget Band Toy is Relaxing
Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
Child-Friendly Knife Sets
Little Kitchen Academy's Progressive Knife Set Instils Confidence
Phygital Kids Board Games
Playshifu's New 'Tacto' Board Game Combines AR with Physical Figurines
Glow-in-the-Dark Dog Toys
NERF DOG Glow Supports Games of Fetch After Dark
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
Sensory Musical Farm Bands
MEGA Bloks Introduces the New Sensory Musical Farm Band
Socially Adept Gaming Robots
This Robot Offers Companionship & Conversation to Lonely Gamers
Smart Fidget Toys
TapTap is for Ages Five to 105 and It Offers Benefits for All
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
School Bus Playsets
PLAYMOBIL Launches a New School-Themed Toy in Time for Back-to-School
Word-Shouting Party Games
Really Loud Librarians Entertains Pairs and Parties Alike
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
These Jelly Belly Toys Were Created with the Incredible Group
Immersive Fighting Math Games
Karate Math Dojo Combines Fighting with Learning
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Mist-Making Genie Toys
Moose Toys' Magic Mixies Magic Lamp Inspires Magical Wish-Making
Heroic Bedtime Toys
The Bedtime Defenderz Plush Toys Help Kids Feel Protected at Night
Immersive Language Games
Noun Town Puts a Gamified Spin on Learning a New Language
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Child-Friendly AI Tutors
GPTKids is a Homework Helper That Supports Kids and Their Parents
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Mini Tug-of-War Games
Tug! is a Family Party Game That Puts Brains and Brawn to the Test
Cheeky Parenting Prostration Books
'Horizontal Parenting' Offers Funny Yet Effective Activities
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
Competitive Math Games
Relay Lets Friends Compete Against One Another in Mental Math Challenges
Child-Centric Electric Cars
These Kids Cars Boast Sports Utility and Task Utility Attributes
Magical Mischief Games
Fairy Prank is a Family-Friendly Guessing Game