Is this game appropriate for my 12 yo son? Haven't looked into it yet.
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It's subjective. It depends on the maturity of the child and the supervision of parents. As a law enforcement officer, my son and I had a sit down about fantasy, and the rights and wrongs in reality. In my sons case it is acceptable, with "limits". For other children that may have adults with poor perspective, it wouldn't be appropriate. The more you disallow, the more they will try to rebel.
211342
No, way too nasty and violent, don't expose your 12 year old son into this game.
211343
Lots of adult content and language, sexual situations and a lot of violence. So no, it's rated M for a very good reason.
211344
No it's not, there's lots of cussing, and things most parents, at least good parents, would want to shield their kids from. Feels more like a college plus game. The more you allow, the more likely your child will vote for the next Barack Obama. Nobody wants that.
211345
My answer is always, "Would you take your child to this if it was a movie?" The content description is: "Blood, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol". If you wouldn't sit through a movie with your child and that sort of content, then don't buy them a 40+ hour game with that content. Personally, I would not purchase this game for any child under 16, and not even all 16 year olds (some are immature). If it's helpful, the store policy and most major video game stores would prohibit your son from buying this game on his own without you present. (M Rated games require 17 yrs old to buy independently)
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This is always a good source for this type of info: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/game-reviews/watch-dogs#
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My answer is always, "Would you take your child to this if it was a movie?" The content description is: "Blood, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol". If you wouldn't sit through a movie with your child and that sort of content, then don't buy them a 40+ hour game with that content. Personally, I would not purchase this game for any child under 16, and not even all 16 year olds (some are immature).If it's helpful, the store policy and most major video game stores would prohibit your son from buying this game on his own without you present. (M Rated games require 17 yrs old to buy independently) My answer is always, "Would you take your child to this if it was a movie?" The content description is: "Blood, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol". If you wouldn't sit through a movie with your child and that sort of content, then don't buy them a 40+ hour game with that content. Personally, I would not purchase this game for any child under 16, and not even all 16 year olds (some are immature).If it's helpful, the store policy and most major video game stores would prohibit your son from buying this... » Read More My answer is always, "Would you take your child to this if it was a movie?" The content description is: "Blood, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol". If you wouldn't sit through a movie with your child and that sort of content, then don't buy them a 40+ hour game with that content. Personally, I would not purchase this game for any child under 16, and not even all 16 year olds (some are immature).If it's helpful, the store policy and most major video game stores would prohibit your son from buying this game on his own without you present. (M Rated games require 17 yrs old to buy independently) « Show Less
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My son is also 11. After watching the preview videos, we decided to let him get the game. He does play Halo as well. Our guideline is based on what they are shooting/killing. If it's more vs. alien than human, we allow it. We do not let him play Call of Duty or similar games.
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I don't think there is anything too explicit for a 12 year old. I was playing Mortal Kombat when I was 12-13 which I would say is a lot more intense in terms of gore. The Walking Dead has explicit language and is high on the gore factor but there are more intense games out there as well. It's really up to what you deem appropriate.
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My oldest likes to play on my youngest's LeapPad (she's 11), but she finds the games a bit slow, and knows all the "educational" things in the games...for an 8y/o it would depend on if he's ever had any other gaming system, but probably would get bored with it sooner then you'd want.
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This game would be a bit difficult but if he has friends to play with (it's a great multiplayer game) it wont be too hard. There's no gore or gratuitous violence at all, so it's very appropriate for all ages in my opinion. I really love this game :)
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Possibly. Suitable based on content? Yes. Suitable based on difficulty? Maybe.To be clear this is not a stand alone game and it requires the game 7 Wonders. If the kid in question is familiar with 7 Wonders than this expansion should be a breeze for a 7-8 year old.The game itself is quite fun and even if a 7-8 year old doesn't initially "get" it, I don't see why they couldn't after some trial and error. It's a great way to teach strategy, awareness, and a good time around a table.
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I would say this is appropriate for teenagers and older. The premise is to kill monsters and equip things like the "Chainsaw of Bloody Dismemberment." Probably not a game for your kids.
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I would say mild violence- but my son is 12 so I'm not overly concerned. I would say it is up to your own discretion and the ages of kids playing.
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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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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.
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It would be perfect for a 12 year old. It does take a couple hours to put together. You have to watch the CD that comes with it. One of the screws was missing, but my 17 year old still plays it and it sounds great.
512449
It depends on how much help you intend to give. We play as a family and my son who was 8 when we bought it plays very easily but he's also obsessed with board games. After playing it a few times in a row, he's capable of playing on his own. If your kids are like mine and watch videos on playing board games they should take to it easily. If not, as long as you are playing with them it should be easy for them to play along
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I agree that the InnoTab is going to be a little too easy for her. My son is six and it's not as fun/challenging for him. My four year old loves it. The games for this machine top out at age 8, and especially if she's bright I think she'd be easily bored by the games you can buy for this. Leap Pad2 I think is a little more appropriate for that age, but also she's going to top out pretty quickly. DS is probably a good option for her, though the games are not always geared towards learning if that is a concern. Good luck!
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It is geared toward younger kids, the games would be too easy for an 8 year old. I think all of them max out at 8 for the age range, (many are 4-6 year old, and some are 5-8). The game system would probably interest them for a few hours or days max.
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Yes I think it would be too young for a 12year old. I bought it for 5 & 6 year olds.
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I think that your son would have fun with this because it is such an open ended activity. He can build things that will control the computer he built! I am using it with a class of 12 year olds of varying skills and they all love it.
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For your grandsons 11 and 13 is perfect...but is not a game for kids...and just in case they like strategy games like monopoly or chess....They are gona love it.