Is this a good game for a 7 year old? Is this a good game for a 7 year old? She's high-energy and loves math but getting her to sit still long enough to read is a constant struggle! Looking for fun ways to introduce and "disguise" reading. Is this a good game for a 7 year old? Is this a good game for a 7 year old? She's high-energy and loves math but getting her to sit still long enough to read is a constant struggle! Looking... » Read More Is this a good game for a 7 year old? Is this a good game for a 7 year old? She's high-energy and loves math but getting her to sit still long enough to read is a constant struggle! Looking for fun ways to introduce and "disguise" reading. « Show Less
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Yes. My 6 year old's first word was "warlord" followed by "piano" and "qualify." We have a strong reader. I think this a great way to build skills even if you play it in a more free form fashion, i.e. show all letters and see who can use 50 letters first, etc.
1568976
My 7 yr-old son loves it & recently spelled "Quotation" as one of his words! But a year ago he was playing & just spelling 3- & 4-letter words, so as long as they can spell & read, they can play this game. This also spurs him on to looking up words in a dictionary to find out if they are "real words" & also if he was spelled a harder word correctly. Wow! What more can you ask for from a 2nd-grader?
1568977
Our son loves math but HATES to read. He does love playing with this and plays with a group of us sometimes for family game time, but also sometimes will challenge himself to build words on his own. It is great for any child from at least 7 years to have to work on word building skills
1568978
My daughter has ADHD and loves math also but hates reading .I do have this game and although I am not saying children are able to play it,She never ever wants to play it and it has become another closet clutter toy. I had more luck with the LeapFrog products in which she could wear headphones and follow along,besides the huge selection of charaters this compony has,hope it helps.
1568979
I probably would not expect him to do it as a crossword puzzle. But........if he is just allowed to make as many words as possible it should be fun.
466917
If you have enough, it might be fun for a 7 yr old.....my 9 yr old grand daughter played with them awhile but is not interested now. They do tend to fall down easily so can be frustrating for some children
865049
The player has to do the reading. Not sure how old your child is but I would say this game is geared towards 4th grade and up. Actually my kids took no interest in this game as it is very dated... ie. graphics etc. Idea behind the game is neat but too dated. Wouldn't recommend
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I actually think a child who has a better understanding for money and can do some arithmetic will enjoy this more than my 5 year old, who is just starting to learn the basics of addition. I sure hope mine will functioning when she will be 7 years old. Hope this helps you.
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.
872048
My kids really enjoy this game. I got it when my son was 4 and my daughter 7. They are now 5 and 8 and still like it. I think it would be less interesting for older kids though.
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Well. I would not recommend this for a 7 year old. I would recommend it for a 8 or 9 year old.\
1539121
I haven't played it much myself but it seems like it's a difficult game for someone that age. There are several game cards referencing people that a 9 year old would not know. As far as content, I think the content would be ok. I don't recall any questionable cards or anything like that. This is just based on what little I've played it. Hope I was able to help in some way.
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I think so, however the youngest I've known to play it is 8. If the 6 yr old grasps instructions well then he should be fine. It's the explanation of various combinations vs. just colour combos that may frustrate him. But there is no reading involved so he may just enjoy it for the combinations and patterns.
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I don't think this would be good for a 7yo. We have purchased three games for ours, and my 15mo really enjoys it, but my 5yo (2nd grader) only plays with it to show her little sister how to play the games. My toddler can turn the music and drawing app on by herself. I think a Nintendo DS or Kindle Fire would be a much better purchase for a 7yo! My 5yo will stay on her Kindle Fire HD for hours if I let her!!
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I'd say that it's good for a child 7 yrs and up. My son is 8 and has been playing it for a while.
749748
I think my situation is a little different... It would probably be great for your daughter. I have a non-verbal Autistic child who is 8. We don't play this game the same way that most would. But I read the regular instructions and think it is a good game. She would probably like
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I would think as young as 4 or 5 is age appropriate for this game. It's about recognition of colors and shapes, so if a child is able to distinguish those, it would be fun. Once they start playing, you will be able to tell if they are able to catch on, and if they aren't, it would be best to put up the game until they are able to catch on easier, to save them from being frustrated and not having fun. I've given these as gifts for kids as young as 4 and 5 and they have loved it. As adults playing with kids, naturally, you allow them to "win" a card to encourage play. It is fun with a group of kids with about the same skill level. My 8 year old can beat some adults! I would think as young as 4 or 5 is age appropriate for this game. It's about recognition of colors and shapes, so if a child is able to distinguish those, it would be fun. Once they start playing, you will be able to tell if they are able to catch on, and if they aren't, it would be best to put up the game until they are able to catch on easier, to save them from being frustrated and not having fun. I've given these as gifts for kids as young as 4 and 5 and they have loved it. As adults playing with kids, naturally, you allow them to "win" a card to encourage play. It is fun with... » Read More I would think as young as 4 or 5 is age appropriate for this game. It's about recognition of colors and shapes, so if a child is able to distinguish those, it would be fun. Once they start playing, you will be able to tell if they are able to catch on, and if they aren't, it would be best to put up the game until they are able to catch on easier, to save them from being frustrated and not having fun. I've given these as gifts for kids as young as 4 and 5 and they have loved it. As adults playing with kids, naturally, you allow them to "win" a card to encourage play. It is fun with a group of kids with about the same skill level. My 8 year old can beat some adults! « Show Less
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I've played 7 Wonders with 7 & 8yo's. It's a little rough for that age group. Remember, this is an expansion to the main 7 Wonders game, so if they can play the main game, adding this shouldn't be a problem. The best thing about the game is even adults have a hard time figuring out if they're winning until the end, so even playing with younger players can be fun.
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the package says for "ages 6 and up". the perplexus twist is like all of the other versions of the perplexus games, they have a learning process. this is especially true for the perplexus twist. the player must first study the location of the steps before starting the maze. i can say one thing for sure the perplexus twist is a great learning tool and it can also be a great game for bonding with a child. i highly recommend all of the plasmart perplexus games.if you already have any of the perplexus games you'll know what i mean. if you don't have any of the perplexus games, i would recommend that you start with the perplexus "rookie". i hope this has been of some help. i would like to add that in my opion the perplexus "epic" is the most difficult of them all. good luck and happy perplexing. by the way my grandsons were able to complete the "original perplexus" when they were only 4 yrs. old. you really can't underestimate a child's abilities.
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Hi Jeanne. I'd recommend A2A Junior for a 7 year old. I've played with nieces and nephews and their friends, aged 7-10 and had to define a few of the words (adjectives mostly) so I think A2A Kids might be a bit too advanced. But in case you're worried about it being too easy, all the adults that have played A2A Kids love it too. Happy gaming!
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My nine year old loves it. He is good at math and knows his basic math facts. My seven year would not be able to play it (she struggles with math, and it would be a little boring for her). Not sure how how to change the rules, but it's just numbered tiles. You could probably come up with something, or find alternate rules online.