Does this game require kids to be able to read and do math?
310875
Yes but at a 2nd grade level. Was much more simplistic than I was expecting.
310876
yes, I think it is wonderful. My kids ages 9 & 7 were really into the game and learned a lot about money.
310877
If they play between kids they should read and number. If only one in group know to read and to number up to 20 is ok.
1569631
Yes of course, this game is not as simple as it looks; it definitely requires the ability of developing strategies and calculating possibilities. It is absolutely suitable for adults and bright kids.
497196
Yes, and I was somewhat surprised by which game was most educational. The Hannah Montana game is far more focused on the learning features than the others games, and it covers several subject areas which is nice. Most of the exercises are set up in such a way that the child answers a couple of questions, and then gets a few seconds of non-academic play before the next question set. The musical spelling is tons of fun, and the math fact/dance moves game is also a hit with my daughter. She doesn't seem to like the text messaging/grammar as much, but I like it and I think she'll grow to like it when she gets saturated with the others. The game says it is for 3rd to 5th grade, but my daughter is roughly at a 1st-2nd grade level and she doesn't find it excessively challenging. The biggest negative with the higher grade designation is that you can't include addition and subtraction in the math portion of the game. So she's learning some multiplication facts a little early, oh well. I hope this helps.
931138
We have 12grandkids and both games. They don't understand the older game if they are 7. We have an 8 year old and junior is a little a.dvanc.ed....
1953304
Yes, the screen lights up showing what word or phrase you need to solve. We love this game!!
802183
Definitely. It's one of my six year old's favorites and I'm sure a five year old could play. Sometimes (when her sister's been winning a lot) we make the game easier by not making her memorize all the cards but allowing her multiple peaks either on some or all of the cards. As with most games it's helpful to talk little ones through decisions they make the first few times they play it.
1821598
I don't have a kid, but this program doesn't seem very kid friendly to me. It requires a lot of spelling, like spelling out the word/phrase/sentence you hear. So, my best answer would be no, but maybe someone with children would know better.
702678
my kids cant get on the cool math,friz,,etc games that they be having at school.can you help me please
30644
My son was 2 1/2 when we got the system, and he did amazingly! The day after he got it, he had already learned to write several letters by himself. We had never practiced letters before!But it also depends on the game. Many of the games are geared towards older children.
741570
The box says from age 7 but probably depends on the child. It's not a difficult game to learn. You simply match the card in your hand to one on the board but the strategy comes in at trying to get the sequence of 5 in a row diagonally or up and down. Sometimes kids are better than these things than us adults!
453941
Probably too old unless he is having trouble with reading/math. At that age boys realize the difference between learning and gaming.
841152
Yes! Our 7 yr old twin grandsons learned it really fast and have been enjoying it since Christmas. Good buy!
802185
Absolutely!!! I introduced my son to the game when he was about four years old and when I taught school, even my fifth graders loved it! When they are really young you can play with all of the cards "up". Once they catch on, play with two up and two down, but no peeking.... it helps them first know the value of numbers and then the memory of where they are at!
802184
I think so. Basic addition helps, but isn't totally necessary. in fact, this game could probably be a fun way to practice addition.
1565752
I think so, however the youngest I've known to play it is 8. If the 6 yr old grasps instructions well then he should be fine. It's the explanation of various combinations vs. just colour combos that may frustrate him. But there is no reading involved so he may just enjoy it for the combinations and patterns.
2099451
Yes. Says various facts. I believe there are also games they can play. My 8-year-old loves it.
1403539
Yes, it definitely does. We use the dictionary quite a bit. It also builds vocabulary, especially in the short word areas. Challenges to a person's spelling of a word, or whether it is a true word make the game more interesting.