Can a six year old pick up the game mechanics, or should I wait until the suggested age of 8?
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Nathan, While I don't have kids myself, I do have a 6 year old niece. With her as a reference, I have no doubt that the basic tile laying and boat moving mechanic of the game will be easy to pick up for a 6 year old. In my mind, I picture those toys that used to be in every doctor's office of my youth that had a jumble of multi-colored wires with different carved beads on them and youre task was to slide the beads up and down and zigzag and loop-de-loop to the other side of the table. That said, I think the addition of the sea monsters may be a more challenging concept to grasp. rolling dice of different colors, coordinating with icons, and potentially rearanging the tiles already laid to the board. These may take a little more advanced game-playing. I can easily see removing this part of the game and tailoring it for a while until the basics are mastered. Then working the monsters back in later on. I hope this helps. Good luck and game on! Best, Tony D.
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I think that a six-year-old can pick up the basic mechanics easily, but is likely to rely heavily on luck to win. I would definitely start them playing using the rules that lack the dragon tiles, which is the same as playing the original Tsuro.
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My granddaughter just turned 6 and got the game for her birthday. She had no problems learning how to play it.
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Games are usually marked for ages 3-5, 4-7, or 5-8. My son got his at age 3, and my daughter still loves hers at age 6.
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My 4 and 2 year olds have had hours of imaginative fun. I think a 6 year old would enjoy it too.
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A five year old may be able to handle the mechanics of the game, but I'd recommend a bit older for the strategy involved.
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Yes but it might be frustrating for the 3 year old at first. My 6 and 9 year old granddaughters have really enjoyed this game. I personally think it is more suitable for older children, at least 6 years and up.
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Depends on the kid. My newly turned 7 year son has played a good 5 times or so with me now and basically gets it, but still needs some help...he still loves it though. You can play it with them, but not expect them to play it with a group of kids - requires supervision and aid. Probably more 9-10.
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Gail, I would let them manipulate the cubes for a awhile before launching into the game. If all else fails, just hold it until they are old enough. My 11 year old can almost beat me! FUN.
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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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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.
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My six year old loves it but needs a lot of help. I would think an eight year old that is able to focus and likes puzzles would like it. It increases in difficulty.
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I'd say it's best for 2/3 to 6/7 year olds. I have a 3 yr old and 5 yr old who play with it a ton (both girls) and their big brother (8 yrs old) joins in sometimes but loses interest quickly.
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yes, it would be too difficult for a six year old. the "basics" would probably be okay for a bright six year old that was able to add simple numbers, however, when you include the "trump/captain" card rules and the strategy necessary to determine when to play your cards and on what ships...that would put the 6 year old at a disadvantage when playing with adults. MAYBE if playing against other kids the same age...who again all knew how to add...but i would recommend against it.
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Definitely yes, I've played board games and role-playing with my children since they were 8 years old and they remember fondly.This particular game I would recommend you to play with your children themselves are over 16 year. There are many issues, look for one that you believe is in accordance with the education you have given.regards.Sorry for my english.
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A six year old that is familiar with different games should really pick this up easily.
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It depends on the child. The game is fun, the rules are fairly dimple but a pittle deep and may require a little bit of reading between the lines.Ive played it with a 9 year old and he had fun, but he didnt quite grasp the concept.Your boy will probably grow to love it.
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I think he would be too young. I have a 6 and an 8 year old. We played it with the 8 year old, who can read. She enjoyed it the first time and we went easy on her, since we knew her routes. (We had to explain it to her as we went along.) Then we let her play it without our help and she ended up crying because she was so disappointed to not play so well. It's a great game but my kids are both too young for it yet.