Some reviewers say they play with child and they learn spanish. How old? How did you explain what a "Borracho" is to a 5 year old?
2087633
Yes, we do play with our grandchildren 3 & 6 years old and they definitely grasp the Spanish. We show them the caller's card so that they can match the picture with their bingo cards & then we say the Spanish word. As for "Borracho", we say it is a person who drinks too much wine, as they've seen us drinking a glass of wine! I know it's maybe not the best thing we'd be teaching them, but they don't seem to have a problem understanding & don't seem to need further explanation! We have a great time with it & play it like "Traveling Bingo" with wrapped gifts that are numbered & travel from person to person until everyone has at least 1 gift & then we open! Have fun!
2087634
Yes, we do play with our grandchildren 3 & 6 years old and they definitely grasp the Spanish. We show them the caller's card so that they can match the picture with their bingo cards & then we say the Spanish word. As for "Borracho", we say it is a person who drinks too much wine, as they've seen us drinking a glass of wine! I know it's maybe not the best thing we'd be teaching them, but they don't seem to have a problem understanding & don't seem to need further explanation! We have a great time with it & play it like "Traveling Bingo" with wrapped gifts that are numbered & travel from person to person until everyone has at least 1 gift & then we open! Have fun! Yes, we do play with our grandchildren 3 & 6 years old and they definitely grasp the Spanish. We show them the caller's card so that they can match the picture with their bingo cards & then we say the Spanish word. As for "Borracho", we say it is a person who drinks too much wine, as they've seen us drinking a glass of wine! I know it's maybe not the best thing we'd be teaching them, but they don't seem to have a problem understanding & don't seem to need further explanation! We have a great time with it & play it like "Traveling Bingo" with wrapped gifts that are... » Read More Yes, we do play with our grandchildren 3 & 6 years old and they definitely grasp the Spanish. We show them the caller's card so that they can match the picture with their bingo cards & then we say the Spanish word. As for "Borracho", we say it is a person who drinks too much wine, as they've seen us drinking a glass of wine! I know it's maybe not the best thing we'd be teaching them, but they don't seem to have a problem understanding & don't seem to need further explanation! We have a great time with it & play it like "Traveling Bingo" with wrapped gifts that are numbered & travel from person to person until everyone has at least 1 gift & then we open! Have fun! « Show Less
2087635
it's definitely not a politically correct game. I'm not sure that we ever really talked about the details of that card, or why "la sirena" is topless - my kid loves the "el valiente" card and noticed that there is a bit of blood on the tip of the knife! (Again, this is NOT a poltiically correct game. I'm not sure I would have bought it if I hadn't played it so much as a kid.) We play this, not necessarily so my 6 yr old learns spanish, but so that she becomes more familiar with the sounds of spanish. hope this helps.
1097749
You could possibly play it without knowing how to read. Although the different rocks are a little difficult to identify for the youngsters. Our 9 year old enjoys it, but our 5 year old, not so much.
2128807
I would think as young as 4 or 5 is age appropriate for this game. It's about recognition of colors and shapes, so if a child is able to distinguish those, it would be fun. Once they start playing, you will be able to tell if they are able to catch on, and if they aren't, it would be best to put up the game until they are able to catch on easier, to save them from being frustrated and not having fun. I've given these as gifts for kids as young as 4 and 5 and they have loved it. As adults playing with kids, naturally, you allow them to "win" a card to encourage play. It is fun with a group of kids with about the same skill level. My 8 year old can beat some adults! I would think as young as 4 or 5 is age appropriate for this game. It's about recognition of colors and shapes, so if a child is able to distinguish those, it would be fun. Once they start playing, you will be able to tell if they are able to catch on, and if they aren't, it would be best to put up the game until they are able to catch on easier, to save them from being frustrated and not having fun. I've given these as gifts for kids as young as 4 and 5 and they have loved it. As adults playing with kids, naturally, you allow them to "win" a card to encourage play. It is fun with... » Read More I would think as young as 4 or 5 is age appropriate for this game. It's about recognition of colors and shapes, so if a child is able to distinguish those, it would be fun. Once they start playing, you will be able to tell if they are able to catch on, and if they aren't, it would be best to put up the game until they are able to catch on easier, to save them from being frustrated and not having fun. I've given these as gifts for kids as young as 4 and 5 and they have loved it. As adults playing with kids, naturally, you allow them to "win" a card to encourage play. It is fun with a group of kids with about the same skill level. My 8 year old can beat some adults! « Show Less
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.
279571
Yes! Our six year old grandson loves playing the game with the family! I think a five year old could be helped to get it easily!
2179509
My son just turned four, and he went through this so fast we had to get the more difficult one. I think she will start slow, then catch on quickly to pointing out the same items, even if she can't say what they are. My kids have their own description of all the items, anyway...funny stuff. My advice is try it....I think you will be surprised how fast she will pick it up. Or, in just a few months try again. It is such a fun game to just hang out and play.
1246222
I definitely would consider the recommended age on the box. Beyond that I would say that it is a game that takes some time to learn a good strategic approach to. This will probably take some more time for kids to learn to play competitively than adults but with that being said; I think they can enjoying playing with the whole family and will enjoy it more once they get the hang of the game.
2276759
I bought this when my little one was just over 2 years. It was intended for his older brother who was just over 4 years old. The 2 year old played with it more than his older brother and still does 1 1/2 years later. Depends on the kid but my 2 year old played with it quite a bit.
1246219
TLDR: playable by the whole family with a little coaching. The game box itself recommends players ages 10 and up. In my opinion, children who are familiar with Euro games and who have at least a middle school-level reading comprehension will probably be able to play competitively and find the game enjoyable. Having said that, be aware that younger players may face a particular challenge with learning this game initially. Each turn, players are called on to pick one card from a hand (which starts at seven and decreases each turn) to play. Trying to decipher the best choice is daunting at first, even for adults. My suggestion: play 1 or 2 open-hand dummy matches so that everyone gets a feel for it. Happy gaming!
1344927
I have a five year old Grandson that loves it. A friend of mine has a 3 year old that is really into it too. I think it's fun for any kid over 3- any younger might not be able to grasp the concept.
1727637
My 7-year-old grandson plays very well. He's a second-grader and can read quite well. If you little one can't read, no problem, make sure they play with an older child or an adult. We love it.
1490297
I have two granddaughters who use the game. One 7 the other 4 and neither of them has "complained" about inappropriate language. I myself have used it once in the context of helping the four year old learn how to use it and I've never heard anything that concerned me with regard to inappropriate language, and I know both parents have never commented otherwise.
711685
My 7 and 8 year olds do great with it. My 5 year old struggled. He mostly just runs around and hits things. The Lego games are great because they are much like puzzles. You have to try and figure out the sequence of actions are before you can move forward. This proves a little challenging for my 5 year old and I would think most 4-5 year olds would enjoy it for the fact that they can "be Iron Man" or other character but they won't progress much in the game on their own and may get bored after a few minutes and want "help". Hope that helps.
976672
I have a 5 and 9 year old. Both of them thought it was great, but I recommend that you have a sizable sand box for it. It also takes a little time for them to figure it out. In any event, it definitely is worth the purchase for the price and enjoyment.
570787
No! I used to play it with my 4 and 6 year old. It's a great game and good way to incorporate fun with relevant learning.
816393
My 7 and 8 year olds have been playing Catan for about a month. It took them a game or two to start getting a grasp on the "subtle" aspects of some of the strategy but since then they play the game really well. In fact, after a few weeks, I bought Cities and Knights and they both play that and play it well.
1270354
I would say ages 3 or 4 and up. I've seen videos online of kids ages 10-12 playing it.