What age group is recommended for this game?
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I purchased the game for my 5 year old niece and she has enjoyed playing the game and learned it with ease.
286143
I bought this for my grand daughter who is 3 1/2, her mom put it on her wish list, so I am assuming it is for the toddler age group 3-5. Hope that helps.
1429576
I think it is geared towards kids but it's certainly fun for all ages. We (my husband and I) play with our 6, 10, and 13 year old. Our 6 year old often beats us and it's not for our lack of trying! But it's still fun for us!
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This is a pretty simple game. But certain strategies a more experienced player could use may merit the game less fun. A young (8+) player could definitely play.
71693
Like 8 or 9 to any age. Definitely a family game. My 3 siblings and I grew up playing it.
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.
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This game can be played by both of the groups that you have proposed here, equally well. I haven't played with any kids under 13, and the 13 year old loves it, so I suspect the minimum age might be around 8 or 10.
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
705011
The game says ages 8+ but I have found that most young kids (mine are 10, 12, 14) really don't find the game a lot of fun since life experience has not included many of the questions.
711682
I bought this game for a 29 year old and he loved it! I honestly don't know about children that young, nothing objectionable in it that I am aware of....requires a lot of manual dexterity.
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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!
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I'd say at least 8. The game says 13+, but I definitely know some 8 year olds that could handle it (though my 5-year old isn't quite there yet). My wife and I love playing it 2-player and we love getting together with friends to play 3 or 4-player. It has become our new favorite since we bought it a couple months ago and all our friends love it as well and have invited us over just so that we would play the game with them. In other words, it's a hit for all ages! We'll be getting an expansion for Christmas for sure!
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I think the youngest appropriate age would be about 5 or 6. My 6 year old nephew played it pretty easily.
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The best place for answers to this type of question is boardgamegeek.com Here is a link for this excellent game: http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/72125/eclipseThe recommended age is 14+ and I would stick to that.
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Gail, I would let them manipulate the cubes for a awhile before launching into the game. If all else fails, just hold it until they are old enough. My 11 year old can almost beat me! FUN.
71691
I've only played it with people in their 20's & older. There is no 'top' limit, but one would need to have an adult education to know most of the references and keep track of the rules of the game.
967089
Oh yes, we are a family of adults who play, our grandson who is 6 will usually play with us but we simplified some of the rules so he could play on his own. This is a strategy game that is not too intense. I would say 8 - 12 is a good beginning age but we have fun playing this as a group of 20 to 60 year olds.
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I bought for a gift for 2 children aged 5 and 8 years. I don't remember the age group written on the pkg. The children the game went to really like it. Hope that helps.