Could this be a fun and interest-holding family game with both a 4 1/2 year old and a 12 year old (who's smart enough to beat me at Dominion)?
757131
Totally this game is one of the best games out there. And it's for the entire family. Young or old everybody I know enjoyed this game so far. Great buy
757132
I think it is challenging enough for a 12 year old, a bit hard for a four year old but would still really enjoy it with some help. My 9 1/2 year old loves it.A 12 year old would probably tolerate it, it is geared toward kids about 6-10 I think. But it would challenge her since you have to memorize several things at once. I would definitely depend on the child. My 7 and 9 years olds like games Citizens of Catan, Monopoly, and easy ones like yatzee, and uno. I enjoy it as an adult, its fun
757133
4 is a little young without modifying the rules, but if you and the 12year-old are willing to make it easier for the younger child, then yes...
757134
It totally is interest holding for all ages. My wife and I play almost every weekend with my 6 year old for about a year now. Any others that come over and play also love the game. I've played with people as young as 5 and as old as 65.
757135
The 4 1/2 would adore this this game. I haven't played dominion, (I eant it for my family though) but it really depends on your 12 year olds personality. If s/he enjoys playing games with younger sibling then I would say its definitly a fun game. But for the older child to play without the younger sibling it would probably be not so enjoyable. Its a nice game of memory.With that being said, this game I find is better than typical kid games (chutes and ladders, candy land etc.) when including older kids with it.
1717739
I think it would certainly be appropriate. The game moves up in complexity as the child grasps the more basic concepts. I have a 6.5 year old daughter who enjoys this game very much and finds it challenging enough not to be boring.
1483106
Yes, we play it with our 10-year-old daughter. We help her a bit with the strategy, but she enjoys the game.
1214951
Two people can play it. We've played with as many as seven, but four seems to be the ideal amount. Great game!
570787
No! I used to play it with my 4 and 6 year old. It's a great game and good way to incorporate fun with relevant learning.
1939260
My family only played it once. We are all adults but I think 10-14 year olds will find this game exciting too.
822931
I would get Family Flux to teach them how to play. My kids have played since they were 8 and I know they could have played a bit earlier. Family Flux does not have the "creepers" so it is easier to play. Family Flux also has family cards - parents get a bonus if the card is played. That kind of thing. It's a blast!
2058350
I think all three of your kids would still enjoy it. There aren't many overly complicated cards (the only ones I can think of that are crazy are Chaos cards, and those are optional anyway). The game itself is quite random and appropriate for all ages - no swearing, etc. The game keeps everyone on their toes so they honestly could do very well.
872047
I play this game with my 4 year old grandson and he loves it. I think 2nd grade and 4th grade will be just fine. Don't forget, they kind of make up their own rules as they go along anyway. I think it will be a great gift for that age. They will love it.
1723786
We played once with my game group of 40 somethings and it was liked, but we wouldn't play it again together, most likely. It is not enough of an analytical game for us. However I play with my son, 11, and daughter, 14, a lot and we love it. It can be played and enjoyed at ANY age - it plays best for those who know each other pretty well and for those with vivid imaginations. It really is fun, filler type game.
1252627
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.)
2099900
Depends on the six year old. My now six 1/2 year old regularly whips the extended family including his 9 yr old brother. This has been one of our favorite family games (we got it 2 years ago). Back then he played with another person but quickly moved on to solo play. He gets math and likes to play stratego & rumis and other strategy games. We love most of the gamewright games we have purchased.
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.
2166201
This is a pretty simple game. But certain strategies a more experienced player could use may merit the game less fun. A young (8+) player could definitely play.
413727
Yes. Me and my mom - in - law still love to play it even with just two of us. There are two player rules where you each pick 2 actions. I like using these rules cause it allows you to do more each round.
279571
Yes! Our six year old grandson loves playing the game with the family! I think a five year old could be helped to get it easily!
862996
My guess it would be but if you need it for 12 people, like I did, then just get the 12 one. Our family loved this 'family time' game.