what ages apply to this game, I couldn't see it on the box
1984827
the bottom of the box says not for under the age of 5 because of small pieces. However, I would think you would want an older child who understood trading and money. Even though there is no money involved, the value of things is important to understand. catan.com is their web site and if you search on YouTube for "Table Top Settlers of Catan" there is a good demo of the game play by Wil Wheaton.
1984828
Content wise it's definitely G rated, skill wise if you can play monopoly, or pretty much any board game you can play Catan the basics are very easy. As for ages that would enjoy it, I would put no age cap on this game, I've played with PHD engineers twice my age, and loads of 20-30yr olds it's a great great game. So IMHO age range is probably 6-100
1778619
i would say 8 -14 . i bought it for my 13 year old grandson, and my 8 year old granddaughter likes to play it and so does the 10 year old friends
215066
By the rules about 4-10. There is a younger version made and the game could be adapted for older children by making it a competitive challenge against the programming skill of an adult or another older child
1153805
Yes, the concept of the game is fairly simple and it is a collaborative game versus a competitive one. I would put the bottom age range at about 8 years old, whom should be able to easily pick up the rules and what to do
2227055
It was not included in my copy of the game. I should think that if you had to old poster that it would cover the present game.
1413097
The box doesn't list age groups. I would say at least 10. There is a kids version.
1101766
It says ages 12+ on box. Depends on a younger child's ability I guess. Can be challenging.
157387
The box says 14+, it does have quite a few components to it. There are some really good youtube videos to teach them how to play.
1819271
I don't remember-which means that my kids (17,14,8) have not really played it all that much. I think it can't compete with the PS3, DS', Wii, etc.
215068
My kids have played it and they are 5 and 7. My 5 year old picked the rules up pretty fairly quickly and my 7 year old figured it out right away. Both of them enjoyed it a lot. I imagine ages 4-10 would be a good range.
119342
I think the age limit on the package said ages 3 and up, but my son was 2 1/2 when I purchased it. It has several games for him to play, which he is a little young for, but he does the alphabet game a lot and it has helped him. He repeats the letters out loud after he presses them...so I do think it is still good item for a child his age.
1820013
Not really sure why box and website have conflicting gar requirements but it's diffently made for a an older child. Probably 10+
1920770
Their is two versions one for kids like pre-teen elementary and their is another version for older kids and adults I am not sure about the box colors these days but it was a red for kids and a blue for adults last year. I got this for my neice and nephews who at the time were 6,4, and 3 years old as something that could play for a few years.
2003726
There is supposed to be a card in the box. You have to scratch it to reveal the code. You should check item description to make sure the card was included.
988421
The box says ages 4 to 99. It depends on what a kid is into, I think it's be great for an eight year old.
1208751
If they can play games like Pokemon or Magic: The Gathering, they can learn and understand this. I would probably say ages 10+ if i was marketing it, but a smart 8 year old could certainly play the game with a little coaching.
91903
I have children ages 9-15 and all of my kids enjoy this game (adults do also!). I am sure that younger than 9 can play also-it is basically matching pictures on cards. They do sell a "Spot It Junior"--which I assume is for younger children. We don't own it though so can't give an opinion, sorry!