How does this compare with Kids of Catan? My two youngest are 6 and 9 and I am trying to decide if I should go with Junior or get Kids. Thanks!
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We have played catan junior with our 7 and 9 year olds and they love it! It is worth the cost
842981
I bought this last year for my then six year old son. It was definitely a solid buy and his then four-year-old brother was even able to play with a bit of direction. Honestly, he (the eldest) just likes the regular version better, so we only break this version out when his two younger brothers (now 5 and 4) want to jump in and play, too. Kids of Catan would probably be too boring for them, so I would go with Junior if you are certain that the full version would be too much.
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I haven't played Kids of Catan, but for 6 and 9, I would recommend Catan Jr! Kids of Catan is recommended for 4 and up while Jr is 5 and up. My kids are 7 and 10 and they started playing Jr when they were 6 and 9 and it seems to be a perfect fit for them.
864201
Good question! My kids are also smart and competitive, but they're a little older. The game is pretty complicated, so we think you shouldn't get it until you've got teenagers in your house. It will be worth the wait. :)
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Just learned the Morpher has a game board...Sorry didnt know, I have a 5yr ol that teaches me things lol...but I reviewed how to play the game on you tube and its very informative...definitely for older children to understand it all...good luck!
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My 8 year old plays the regular version and loves it. There are many levels of difficulty and he has already mastered quite a few so I think the Jr. Would have been too easy for him.
1469110
Well, my daughter is almost 3. We haven't given her the game yet as we bought it for Christmas. I personally remember playing the original operation for a long time. I was probably 12 or 13 before I stopped playing. And now as an adult I can't wait to play it again with my daughter. I would have to think a 6 year old would LOVE playing this game. I hope my answer was at least a little helpful.
711349
I have played with 12-15-year-olds, and it works great. Don't know about 10-year-olds. And I didn't know there was a junior version. Sorry I can't be more definitive.
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Hello as a 20 year old playing it I can say there isnt that much. You kill animals for meats/clothing and you kill the bad guys so they dont kill you and you have to slay the dragon. There is no actual blood splatters or anything when you are killing those things they just turn red. Its really not that bad and i promise you im not just saying that. My mom even lets my brother who just turned 6 year old play it. I think this is perfectly fine to let your kids play :)
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I think you have to have at least two players. I know they will have NPCs to fill in for the rest.....the game is most certainly meant for kids...I play it with my kid sometimes just as a bonding thing....my kid just checked and she says you must have 2 players
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Our 7 year old son loves to play 7 Wonders with us. He can play even though he's not up to grade level at reading. We don't have this expansion pack yet, but I'll likely get it for his 8th birthday. It depends on the child. Our friends' 7 year old can also play. Both boys have played Catan before too.
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I've played 7 Wonders with 7 & 8yo's. It's a little rough for that age group. Remember, this is an expansion to the main 7 Wonders game, so if they can play the main game, adding this shouldn't be a problem. The best thing about the game is even adults have a hard time figuring out if they're winning until the end, so even playing with younger players can be fun.
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I use the Family version with the teens in my youth group. They love it and the adults do too. We all find it challenging. When we have more people that player cards, we just choose teams and work together. No one seems to mind and we still enjoy the game.
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I'm an adult, and I really liked it. check out Tabletop on Youtube http://youtu.be/DxG_ahmF1uM and you'll see how the game is played.
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For your grandsons 11 and 13 is perfect...but is not a game for kids...and just in case they like strategy games like monopoly or chess....They are gona love it.
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.
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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.
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So I recieved the expansion as a birthday present from my father-in-law. I haven't tried it yet, but it contains several "mini-expansions" some of which should work with 2-6 players, but most of them come with extra pieces and there are only enough for 4 players. By the way, it includes the great river, fishermen of catan, and the event deck - all of which were available from Game Informer magazine. These new releases do differ slightly, though, and there are several other scenarios that look very interesting. I guess it would be a personal judgement call whether you would want to give it a try or not. After I've played a few of them, I'll post again on this feed. So I recieved the expansion as a birthday present from my father-in-law. I haven't tried it yet, but it contains several "mini-expansions" some of which should work with 2-6 players, but most of them come with extra pieces and there are only enough for 4 players. By the way, it includes the great river, fishermen of catan, and the event deck - all of which were available from Game Informer magazine. These new releases do differ slightly, though, and there are several other scenarios that look very interesting. I guess it would be a personal judgement call whether you would want to... » Read More So I recieved the expansion as a birthday present from my father-in-law. I haven't tried it yet, but it contains several "mini-expansions" some of which should work with 2-6 players, but most of them come with extra pieces and there are only enough for 4 players. By the way, it includes the great river, fishermen of catan, and the event deck - all of which were available from Game Informer magazine. These new releases do differ slightly, though, and there are several other scenarios that look very interesting. I guess it would be a personal judgement call whether you would want to give it a try or not. After I've played a few of them, I'll post again on this feed. « Show Less
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It is a single player game. And it is rated T for teen. I don't know your kids, and I won't tell you how to be a parent (if I am wrong in assuming you are a parent, I apologize). While not over-the-top vulgar or bloody like most games nowadays, the rating is there for a reason and demands consideration. But the decision ultimately is up to you.