Game On - Board Games and Gaming: Great Fun for Children in Jena
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Games, Fun, and Lots of Team Spirit at the Ernst-Abbe-Library Jena
On Thursday, 10.09.2026, the Ernst-Abbe-Library Jena will be the meeting point for young game fans. At Game On - Board Games and Gaming, children up to 12 years old will discover a family experience full of mental movement, shared time, and social contacts. Admission is free, and no registration is required. ([jenakultur.de](https://www.jenakultur.de/de/1031450?template_id=5951))
Digital Meets Analog - Turning Learning into Adventure
Whether on the Switch or the classic board game table: Here, children will experience how exciting fair competition, collaborative tinkering, and focused play can be. This playfully strengthens concentration, frustration tolerance, and togetherness in the group. The event clearly targets children up to 12 years old, making it particularly suitable for families looking for child-friendly leisure activities. ([jenakultur.de](https://www.jenakultur.de/de/1031450?template_id=5951))
A Safe Place for Little Explorers
Games will take place in the workshop on the ground floor, level 0. The Ernst-Abbe-Library describes this area as a place for STEM, tinkering, crafting, and gaming offers for children and young people. Additionally, the building is barrier-free accessible, the children's area has media arranged by color for different age groups, and the library emphasizes a modern, family-friendly environment. ([stadtbibliothek-jena.de](https://www.stadtbibliothek-jena.de/de/bibliothek_vor_ort/hauptbibliothek/856366?cal_date=01.07.2026))
Family-Friendly, Low-Threshold, and Uncomplicated
Especially convenient for families: Participation is possible without registration. According to the event page, admission is free, and the website of the Ernst-Abbe-Library additionally confirms that there are many free events for children and young people. This creates a relaxed afternoon where children can try out, laugh, and find new game partners. ([jenakultur.de](https://www.jenakultur.de/de/1031450?template_id=5951))
Conclusion
Game On - Board Games and Gaming combines fun, social encounters, and a child-friendly library atmosphere into a relaxed family experience in Jena. Those looking for a free, uncomplicated, and educationally valuable afternoon should experience this offer live. ([jenakultur.de](https://www.jenakultur.de/de/1031450?template_id=5951))
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