Global 6-12 Kids Educational Games Market Size By Product(subject-specific games, language learning games), By Type(trategy games, math games, puzzle games), By Application(quality-oriented education and examination-oriented education), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

6-12 Kids Educational Games Market Size And Forecast

6-12 Kids Educational Games Market size was valued at USD 25.4 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 129.8 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 22.59% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

The market growth can be attributed to the rising demand for smart ways of learning for kids across the globe. In addition to this, the growth of the e-learning industry has also propelled the growth of the market. Therefore, there is a growing inclination toward the adoption of game-based learning for kids. The Global 6-12 Kids report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global 6-12 Kids Educational Games Market Definition

The educational games for kids of age 6 to 12 years are a great way to build the skills that kids need to succeed in school. Educational games for kids are based on a variety of subjects like science, math, English, arts, music, and history. These educational games for kids make learning fun with language arts, math facts, and more. Children enjoy learning with educational games. Kids can learn with language puzzles, math addition facts, multiplication flash cards, and more through these games to make their learning experience rewarding and fun. These games engage children and at the same time develop their cognitive, social, and logical skills. The primary objective of these games and activities is to help children learn about different subjects practically.

Many parents look for activities for kids aged between 6 to 12 years age, since the children may not show interest in the activities they liked before. Usually, most children begin to show independence, understand their place globally, and pay attention to friends and teamwork around the age of 6-12. The educational games upgrade their activities to match their developing mental skills. Keeping the kids engaged in age-appropriate activities can be beneficial for cognitive development. Educational and learning activities of games can make learning enjoyable and develop the abilities to deal with failure, support creativity, and build resilience. In addition to this, educational games promote creative thinking and strengthen the composition skills of kids.

Global 6-12 Kids Educational Games Market Overview

With the rapidly increasing trend of online education and smart learning, the share of education game development in the market is unimaginably rising. E-learning has become one of the top trends in educational technology in recent years. This is mainly due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 and school closures. This led to a rising demand for online educational platforms. eLearning is education or training delivered electronically. It can be slide-based online activities, or it can also be an online course that helps a business train employee in necessary skills.

In addition to this, there is a rising download of educational apps from the app stores. For instance, according to Visartech Inc., in the last quarter of 2020, 470 million educational applications were downloaded from the Apple Store, and 466 million educational apps in Google Play. Some of the major markets for kids’ educational games are the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia. Currently, the advanced technologies are being integrated into the gaming. Some of the technologies are that are used in the gaming are AR (Augmented Reality), verbal interaction, and gaming. Therefore, the rising popularity of game-based learning is one of the key factors propelling the growth of the market.

However, one of the foremost barriers to adopting digital interactive learning including educational games in the classroom is the lack of adequate technology. This is especially one of the major barrier factors in underdeveloped countries and some developing countries of the world. The lack of adequate technology includes minimal access to laptop and desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones. While online educational gaming can provide quality education and social interaction, there’s also a darker side. From cyberbullying to online predators to hidden costs, there are many concerns when it comes to playing video games online, especially for kids. Mobile is becoming a critical segment of the game industry.Moreover, the swift expansion of the game-based learning for kids market is being driven by a key factor, a surge in investments from venture capitalists. Start-ups focused on education technology are securing hefty sums from investors across the globe. Investors are pouring money into educational gaming companies as they benefit from a surge in online gaming sparked by the pandemic.

Global 6-12 Kids Educational Games MarketSegmentation Analysis

The 6-12 Kids Educational Games Market is segmented on the basis of Product, Type, Application, and Geography.

6-12 Kids Educational Games Market, By Product

• Subject-Specific Games
•  Language Learning Games
• Others

On the basis of product, the global 6-12 kid educational games market has been segmented into subject-specific games, language learning games, and others. Subject-Specific Games accounted for the largest market share in 2021, and is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. For kids who don’t study best with pen and paper, educational games are a great option. A growing amount of research demonstrates that game-based learning platforms “may create a compelling dynamic that drives students to acquire competencies and skills while they focus on the activities of the game,” according to educational nonprofit EDUCAUSE. Subject-specific games are developed to help children learn a specific subject with great interaction. Several players in the industry have developed educational games for the following major subjects Mathematics, Language arts, Art, Health and physical education among others.

6-12 Kids Educational Games Market, By Type

• Strategy Games
• Math Games
• Puzzle Games
• Word Games
•  Others

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On the basis of game type, the global 6-12 kids educational games market has been segmented into strategy games, math games, puzzle games, word games, and others. Strategy Games accounted for the largest market share in 2021, and is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Situational games, or strategy games, require players to make decisions while they play. Additionally, there are also board games that fall under the category of strategic or strategy games, such as chess and business games. Video games are a type of strategic game. Such games are in higher demand since kids are more drawn to them and some of them become addicted to them. Strategy games aid in the development of some skills in kids, including the ability to make decisions and think broadly. These lessons and growth can aid students in making decisions in real life and in making decisions by considering and examining a wider viewpoint.

6-12 Kids Educational Games Market, By Application

• Quality-Oriented Education
• Examination-Oriented Education

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On the basis of application, the Global 6-12 Kids Educational Games Market has been segmented into Quality-Oriented Education, and Examination-Oriented Education. Quality-Oriented Education accounted for the largest market share in 2020. Quality-oriented education places emphasis on cultivating and developing students’ quality in all areas and realizes the all-around development of students’ morals, intellect, physical health, creativity, and labor. Quality-oriented education views the cultivation of comprehensively developed people as its guiding concept.

6-12 Kids Educational Games Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• The Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

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On the basis of geographical region, Asia Pacific accounted for the largest market share in the global 6-12 kids educational games market in 2021. Besides, the Asia Pacific region is also anticipated to grow at the highest growth rate over the forecast period in the global 6-12 kids’ educational games market. Rising awareness and growth of e-learning across the countries such as China and India are propelling the growth of the market in the APAC region. The North America region held the second-largest market share in 2021. This is mainly attributed to the presence of a large number of key players in the countries such as the U.S. and Canada. In addition to this, high awareness about the advantages of game-based learning among parents and schools in the region further significantly contributes to the growth of the market. The Europe region accounted for a significant market share in the year 2021. Well-developed infrastructure and high internet penetration are some of the key factors boosting the growth of the market.

Key Players

The “Global 6-12 Kids Educational Games Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Osmo, Mattel, PlayGen, Schell Games, LEGO Systems, PowerZ, Kuato Studios, Scholastic, The Learning Company, Monkimun, Smart Lumies, and others.

In July 2021, French start up PowerZ raised USD 8.3 million for its video game focused on education. In June 2021, Lingokids has raised USD 40 million in funding for its educational game platform. And the company said it now reaches more than 30 million families worldwide with its mobile apps.

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