Would this be suitable for a kid less than 6 years old? i have a 5 year old niece and i'm unsure of getting this or catan kids.
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I think this is great for that age level!! I think the kids one is too complicated for that age level.
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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 :)
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If she like board games and is bright, she could do it. I play it at school with 1st graders
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Yes, this game is. Our 4and 5 year old children play it all the time. It is simple yet challenging.
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Yes. I have a 4 and 5 year old and we love playing this game together. You have to provide a little guidance on strategy at times but not so much that the game isn't still enjoyable.
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Depends on the kid but I think a 5 yr old should be ok specially if you spend a little bit of time upfront and played with her few times. This is a fun and educational game. She will enjoy it.
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Yes it would be good for a 5 year old. We have both the original and the Junior. Our 6 year loves the junior! She could have easily played it at 5. I hope you enjoy!
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Oh yeah definitely, we just explain the rules to our son. Easy to learn and fun to play game
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Mayfair states it is designed for 5 years and up, but with a bright child (and you would know), sometimes you can even start a bit younger with some games. The important thing with children is to avoid competitiveness. Winning is nice, but not necessary. I remember when my daughter was much younger, the tears came when losing. It took a bit to get past that, but makes for a better game.DaveBoardgames4us
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I guess it would depend on the child. The premise of the game is pretty simple and once they catch on to the mechanics they should do fine. Also after a playthrough you might find ways to simplify the rules to suit your needs or the child. (Did this when playing Once Upon a Time with a 7 yr old and it worked great!)
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I would not recommend it for under 7 years old. Lots of small pieces and can be intricate to assemble.
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It is more complex than Settlers of Catan. Their are a lot of rules and the set up alone can scare many people off of it. It is a fun game, but for someone so young it may be a bit overwhelming. On the game box it recommends 14 and up
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My 7 and 8 year olds do great with it. My 5 year old struggled. He mostly just runs around and hits things. The Lego games are great because they are much like puzzles. You have to try and figure out the sequence of actions are before you can move forward. This proves a little challenging for my 5 year old and I would think most 4-5 year olds would enjoy it for the fact that they can "be Iron Man" or other character but they won't progress much in the game on their own and may get bored after a few minutes and want "help". Hope that helps.
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The game if played as is, would be appropriate for young children through maybe 7 or 8. Older, depending on the developmental age and ability of of the child. I have modified it by making my own cards for the doors (a simple word template and import your own pictures, numbers, categories, etc.) so it works for older kids.
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I bought this for my 4 year old grandson and it seems to be age appropriate for him. I would not recommend any younger and would not go past 6. that's just my opinion. hope this helps.
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I think a five year old would not be too interested in this item. It's more for a younger child. A more interactive item might be better.tive
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Probably. My grandson was a little young for it. I think a six-year-old would love it assimg he/she has imagination and likes to play.
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I think it is better suited for 2-3 year olds. A six year old may like it the first few times, but will get easily bored as its surface does not allow for much movement for an older child.
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I have not seen it but my boys (8 & 9) want it too, so we think we may spring for it. BUT a word of advice from a mom who bought way too many toys too early for them (when the were 5 & 6). Wait. We bought a pool/ping pong/air hockey combo table and it's trashed. All the games we bought for them at that age are missing pieces. Unless your 6 yr old is really mature, I would wait a year or two if I were you.
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Definitely appropriate for 5 year old, my nephew got his @ age five. Think the manufacturer is accounting for both play without anyone watching, as well as minds that are not ready yet
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A six year old should be fine with this overall. There may be a few pieces that require more dexterity however the majority of the pieces should be just fine for someone age 6. Many hours of creative fun!
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My kids are 9 and 11 and love the game. As long as a kid can read the card, they'll enjoy it (many of the cards involve a "secret", so it's not something that another player can help a younger non-reader with).
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I've found that it depends on the child. My 8 year old caught on fairly quickly and plays with us regularly. His friend, however, wasn't quite ready for the complexities of the game. So I'd suggest giving it a try and seeing if the child/ren can understand the game and find it enjoyable. (All of this is mainly speaking about the basic game rather than the expansion listed here.)
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Yes. My son was just a little over 2 when he got his. Now some games are challenging for him and requires help from a parent or his 5yr old brother; but for the most part he learned how to use it very quickly on his own!
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Depends on the 5 year old. If they are board game savvy, they will love this game. It takes a little guidance. Our daughter started playing it when she was 6, but she was playing chess at 3. It is a great game. We love it. Buy it now and take a chance and your five year can grow into it.
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Not if she still engages in imaginative play. My five year old loves it but she still plays house and other scenarios. I would think a 6 year old would like it.