I am thinking about this for a girl who does not speak English. How much do the instructions rely on written language (rather than pictures)?
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It's mostly up the one's imagination to built whatever they want. So I don't think the instruction would be a problem.
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There are essentially NO instructions in English. The included instructions are entirely pictorial. I consider it a weakness that there is not more substantial written documentation, but your girl will be at no disadvantage due to language.
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yes,the instruction is in japanese.But if your grandaughter want them ,she may find out how to assemble.I bought them for my daughter.I did all the works and she just played maybe 4 or 5 times then never touched them again......girls are girls......
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I think it would be difficult, there are a lot of buildings which have specific and sometimes tricky functions. She would have to play it with someone who speaks English a couple times. There may be a translation available online.
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I think there were very basic instructions on the box itself. We have gotten a lot of information on the many mathematical uses from various youtube videos.
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It really depends on your child and also if and how much you want to help. Instructions are much like legos. Follow and succeed. I would say with help 4-7 and without 8 -whenever.
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If you are not a regular do it your selfer then it's a bit difficult. The instructions have no words just a few pictures so you have to figure it out. In the end I still say it's worth the time.
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The instructions not that hard to follow. It took me about 3.5 hours to complete. It is the best gift my wife and I have given to our six year old granddaughter. She plays with it every day.
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A seven/eight-year child should be able to put the pieces together. My child did. The challenge would be to be able to read small print as for the European countries. My child just ignored those and focused on other countries at that time :)
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Because the cubes are only pictures, and because the game is reasonably self-explanatory, I don't believe proficiency in English is necessary. As long as you can convey the instructions of "Roll the dice, then make up a story," any other "rules" they might want to invent for themselves should not interfere with game play.
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No. But you will be surprised on how you can figure it out. And you tube has videos in English. The kids had a blast. :)
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Yes there are instructions that include pictures as you go along. I haven't made one yet but my 8 yr old granddaughteris doing just fine. Hope this helps.
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There should be a three page fold out set of instructions. There is not a lot to read because the instructions are in 3 languages. If you did not receive them, return the product to the store where you bought it or message the online company you bought it from. Inform them the product is useless without the instructions.
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Hey Catherine, what a cute idea. I just wrote with a thin sharpie on one (as my daughter looked at me as if I had 3 heads). It works. The blocks are not polished. Best wishes for a very happy marriage. My advice is play lots of Jenga! //^_~\\
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The instructions are very simple. (Just 1 or 2 steps per page.) However, there are some really tiny pieces, so I guess it all depends on the kid. I had to help my 6yr old, b/c he ran out of patience... (But, I had fun!)
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I honestly do not remember.. Sorry, but I believe all instructions etc....we're in Japanese
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Yes. There were German instructions with the one I purchased, but the English version was on the other side.It is actually very easy to use, and I can type the instructions for anyone who needs them. You can re-record as many times as you need.
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I am not the seller... I bought one and it came with an English manual and one in Russian. Manual wasn't that good, but its pretty self explanatory how to assemble it. Just pay attention to the pictures and what goes after what.