What ages is the game best for?
810037
My 8- and 10-year-old daughters got the hang of the game the first time we played. They absolutely loved it.
810038
Our whole family had a lot of fun with this game, the youngest player being 14. My oldest daughter plays it all the time with her college friends too.
810039
The side of the box says "13+" but I'd expect that someone as young as 8 could enjoy this game. As for what age group it's "best for," I can tell you that a very wide range of age groups can throughly enjoy this game. I estimate it would be ideal for 13-30, but I have played it with my parents and they enjoyed it. I would absolutely recommend this game if you are considering getting it.
810040
As an adult I thoroughly enjoy this game. My 13 year old brother also loves this game and is able to comprehend the mechanics well.
810041
My 6 year-old plays and wins often. He's not a genius or anything, but he has had exposure to various board games (Catan/Catan Jr, Takenoko, Sushi Go, etc.) The key words are simple and the mechanics are fairly easy. Play strategy varies from game-to-game and he is just as likely as the adults to pick up on a good strat.
810042
It depends on the skill level of the person. In general if you are able to read the cards and can form basic strategy in your head you should do well. I know someone as young as 11 playing but again it depends on what games they have experience with.
810043
12 plus or experience with playing a collective card game like magic the gathering, though not mandatory.
810044
I'd say at least 8. The game says 13+, but I definitely know some 8 year olds that could handle it (though my 5-year old isn't quite there yet). My wife and I love playing it 2-player and we love getting together with friends to play 3 or 4-player. It has become our new favorite since we bought it a couple months ago and all our friends love it as well and have invited us over just so that we would play the game with them. In other words, it's a hit for all ages! We'll be getting an expansion for Christmas for sure!
711352
I would go with the junior game, because a 10 year old might not know some of the words in the original version. It's a great game though.
2258322
I checked with my 12 year old and he said the game might be too challenging for a 5 year old, can be done with lots of parental help. He thinks 8 might be a better age but if your grandson is really good on the computer he may be able to have some fun with this.
1270354
I would say ages 3 or 4 and up. I've seen videos online of kids ages 10-12 playing it.
2275693
Yup. The game is good for adults. I wouldn't suggest it before age 10 or so, as simple as the rules are, reading comprehension is a must. Particularly good for folks who don't know each other well yet.
1280463
I would say 8+. Anyone younger could play, but this game is all about the ability to react fast and a much younger crowd might not be able to react as quickly as someone a little older. If paired up with a child around the same age it's great for any age. Me and my wife are in our mid 20's and we love it. My son loves it, when playing with someone around his age :)
1153805
Yes, the concept of the game is fairly simple and it is a collaborative game versus a competitive one. I would put the bottom age range at about 8 years old, whom should be able to easily pick up the rules and what to do
2120907
The games are not very challenging for older children. In my opinion it is programmed for children ages 3-6. My son is 8 and shows no interested in it, however, all children's interests and learning capacities differ from age to age. My 4 year old gets the most use out of the Vtech laptop.
2150573
Yes, the game is accessible to those ages. It's easy to pick up and learn. Really fun to mess your friends and family over.Hope this answer helps.
1539124
Junior HedBanz game. My 7-10 yos love it. Wobble Deck is a great game for this age group as well. Both are in my collection of board games for game night. No video games allowed here.
1711492
For a 5 year old I think I would try Catan kids, first, as Junior requires some strategy that a 5 year old might not have yet. My son is 7, almost 8, and now he enjoys it because he can combine pieces and plan how to use and play his pieces, but a year ago, when he was 6 he wasn't so interested in it. But then, again, every child is different... But btw, this is an awesome game that even adults will enjoy :)
967089
Oh yes, we are a family of adults who play, our grandson who is 6 will usually play with us but we simplified some of the rules so he could play on his own. This is a strategy game that is not too intense. I would say 8 - 12 is a good beginning age but we have fun playing this as a group of 20 to 60 year olds.
1027827
Depends on their focus level. My 12 y/o nephew loves the game and has picked up on parts of the rules that I have missed. I would say not younger than 10 or 11 though.
1778619
i would say 8 -14 . i bought it for my 13 year old grandson, and my 8 year old granddaughter likes to play it and so does the 10 year old friends
802182
It is great for any age. The cards range from 0 (zero) to 9. For the younger children I have played with only the cards from zero to 5. The game goes quickly. Being an adult does not help you win, so the children will get a thrill out of beating you fairly. Best card game I have ever played with my grandchildren.
302147
I purchased this for my four year old. My twelve and nine year old play with him as does my two year old :) I would say it's best for 3-5 year olds.
1246222
I definitely would consider the recommended age on the box. Beyond that I would say that it is a game that takes some time to learn a good strategic approach to. This will probably take some more time for kids to learn to play competitively than adults but with that being said; I think they can enjoying playing with the whole family and will enjoy it more once they get the hang of the game.