Would a 5 year old like this? Or would it be too hard?
321432
It's challenging but not too intimidating for a 5 year old. My 5 year old has not been able to solve yet, but then again neither have I. =) Build quality is excellent and no stickers is a plus because all of our Rubiks Cubes have had stickers peel through normal wear and use.
321433
Too hard, unless he's a child prodigy. But with any amount of given time he could solve it!
321434
I think a 5 year old will enjoy it. It is more simple than the regular Rubik and a nice introduction to the actual one once the 5 yr old gets older =) My son enjoyed it very much.
321435
Well for fun I say yes just for turning and the no stickers is fun. In terms of solving well not sure since I had to understand how to solve a 3 x 3 x 3 before the smaller one.
279356
It depends on how big the 5 year old is. I gave it to my nephew when he was 7 and it was not too heavy for him.
1763731
it may be too advanced for a 5 year old but it still may be fun for them to try. This game is challenging even for an adult, but sometimes kids surprise us with what they can do that we cant.
644584
Definitely! That is a great idea! Might be a little more difficult for little ones, but sure my 4.5 year old would love it.
213938
At that age I'd say possibly. My 5 year old doesn't quite have the strength to push the red button. He weighs 45 pounds
412804
I checked with my daughters to see what they thought about the answer to your question since they are the ones who actually did put this puzzle together. They both agreed that it may not be the best puzzle for a 5 year old to do. The back of each puzzle piece is numbered very small so it may be difficult for a youngster to do. Hope this helps.
1711497
Yes it would be good for a 5 year old. We have both the original and the Junior. Our 6 year loves the junior! She could have easily played it at 5. I hope you enjoy!
1421561
Depends on his age. If he is around 5 he would have to work at it but could do it. 3 & under I would say it would be quite hard for him but I don't put anything past some really ambitious little ones.
794439
It would probably be most appropriate for 4-5 year olds. I bought it for my 6 year old son and he was done with it in about 20 minutes.
2033575
I think your almost 5 year old would love it. It has play value beyond the age suggestion and would help spur your almost 5 year old into different types of imaginative play. My youngest great-nephew, who is 4, loves it. But his older brother, who is 7, loves it too and together they play happily for a few hours. If those 2 high energy boys can actually play together for a few hours, it makes me believe the toy has lots of play value. I hope this helps.
866766
I think it would be very frustrating for a 6 year old alone. I worked on it with my granddaughter and it was hard for us and she is much older than 6.
1452962
There are different levels of difficulty. I would say it may be a challenge for the 5 year old. My 4 year old likes playing with it even though he can't get from start to finish but he is still having fun. Definitely fun for older kids and parents/grandparents. It does develop good eye-hand coordination, requires concentration and patience. I love it myself.
164456
It's simple but not simple enough for a 4 year old. They are a snug fit so it would be tough for a little one in my opinion
1485003
I would say a five-year-old is too old for this toy. More like a two-year-old.
148562
I bought it for my son who had just turned 5. He loved it, but it's a lot of slow work for a five year old, and I had to help put the pieces together. I'd say it's ideal for kids between 7 and 10.
2212877
No I would say this would be better for ages 1 to 5. And it would have to be a small 5 year old.
412802
In my opinion, it would be a big challenge for the dexterity of a 5 year old to do this puzzle. When we did this puzzle (probably five years ago) my eldest son was 9 and he had to be quite careful.