Whether you’re looking for last minute Eid gift ideas or something memorable and unique for your loved ones, the following selection of Islamic games are truly one of a kind. They provide a range of fun, screen-free and engaging activities suitable for the youngest to the wisest members of your family.
What is unique about all these games is that none of them are trivia – they are not reliant on prior Islamic knowledge or memorisation to play. These games reward strategy, infuse and educate on various Islamic elements, and are highly replayable! These card and board games have been designed by Muslim designers from across the world and would make the perfect Eid gift.
We have also added a short summary of our experience playing each game, as we only recommend games that we have personally tried.
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- DeenBlocks for creative brick and block building for the whole family.
- Little Musafir for young ones to learn about Arabic letters and animals in the Quran.
- Date Drop to harvest dates and pack your date boxes!
- Qurban Catch to match and catch animals for Qurban!
- Muslim Party Game to get your team to guess the secret word!
- Usolli to strategically collect Rak’a cards to strategically perform Salah.
- Merchants of the Caliphate to buy and sell merchandise, protect your caravan and become a master merchant!
DeenBlocks
Age: 6+ | Players: 1 | Duration: Many hours | Complexity: Easy
About: The globally acclaimed DeenBlocks by TAKVA features 4 different high quality models of famous Islamic landmarks: The Kaabah and its surrounding area, the Dome of the Rock, Masjid An-Nabawi, and also the Sultan Ahmet Camii Blue Mosque in Türkiye.
Personal experience: The provided guidebook is quite easy to follow and will keep the family busy all afternoon! With 4 different models of complexity, there’s a great feeling of satisfaction once one is built and you can proudly place it on the shelf to admire the details. The little figurines provided in the Hajj set provides lots of fun for young ones to play and learn about the rituals of Hajj (in the guidebook).
Little Musafir
Age: 3+ | Players: 1 | Duration: 30 minutes | Complexity: Very Easy-Medium (different challenges available)
About: This little box of magnetic fun will keep the little ones busy with fun-filled learning anywhere and anytime, even during travel.
Personal experience: There’s quite a variety of challenges – from simple Arabic letters to Quranic Animals, and even abstract shapes. It’s as simple as trying to assemble the magnet pieces to match the silhouette, then flip the cards over to check whether you’ve built them correctly. It all comes in a sturdy metallic case that little ones can add more things into. The magnetic pieces are solid and sturdy which means this is a fantastic portable activity to bring anywhere.
Date Drop
Age: 10+ | Players: 2-6 | Duration: 15 minutes | Complexity: Easy
About: Date Drop is a fast paced card game about harvesting dates. Your goal is to be the first to pack all your date boxes. During your turn, flip cards one at a time then stop to to keep them. Unless you flip a duplicate (you get nothing) or a Date Drop (everyone grabs one)! (Note: We made this game!)
Personal experience: With easy rules plus powerful abilities to mess with your opponent to get the cards you need, there’s plenty of laughter and fun to go around. This might just be your next UNO replacement for family game night.
Qurban Catch
Age: 8+ | Players: 2-4 | Duration: 10 minutes | Complexity: Very Easy
About: Qurban Catch is a fun party game that creatively teaches about Eid ul Adha in 2 modes. Regardless of which mode you play with, no prior knowledge required – learn as you play! (Note: We made this game!)
Personal experience: Using the classic “Snap” mechanics, everyone needs to pay attention to “catch” animals when a pair appears. Once you have enough cards, you have to distribute it mirroring real life Qurban requirements – fun and educational! Despite the simple mechanics, both kids and adults enjoy playing the game as it’s all about reflexes!
Muslim Party Game
Age: 10+ | Players: 4 -12+ | Duration: 45 minutes | Complexity: Easy
About: Looking for a game that’s fun, meaningful, and perfect for family gatherings? The Muslim Party Game brings people together to celebrate the richness of Muslim culture, history, and beliefs—all while creating laughter-filled memories.
Personal experience: Fuse Taboo and charades to get this fun in a (metal) box! You play in two teams and re-use the same cards but there are different rules to the 3 rounds. You get to learn about different Islamic cultures around the world while exercising your brain just a bit!
Usolli
Age: 12+ | Players: 1-4 | Duration: 30 minutes | Complexity: Advanced
About: A thematic and strategic game about Salah that combines faith and fun. Collect Raka’a cards matching the corresponding prayer, and once you have enough (eg 2 Rak’a for Fajr), aim to pray on time and with Khusyu’ to get the most points! (Note: We made this game!)
Personal experience: This is our flagship game! Usolli launched with rave reviews from both Muslim and non-Muslim reviewers (you can read more here) for its strategic gameplay and clever fusion of theme and mechanics. Note that this game can have a higher learning curve if you’re not familiar with advanced games. And if you’re already a pro, there are advanced modes to try out too! Highly recommended for teens and adults.
Merchants of the Caliphate
Age: 10+ | Players: 2-4 | Duration: 25 – 90 minutes | Complexity: Advanced
About: Set in the Golden Age of the Islamic World, this game invites you to become a master merchant, navigating vibrant marketplaces, perilous trade routes, and dynamic rivalries.
Personal experience: This is an amazing alternative to Monopoly! You’re still rolling dice but the movement is freeform on a grid, and there’s so much more to do on the board. It’s a race against other players to see who can complete their quest first, but make sure to balance it with protecting your precious cargo with a small army or buying horses to speed up your caravan.