The recommended age is 12 and up. Do you agree? Would the dice version be better for families?
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I took a look at the DV Giocci (the publisher) website and it has 8 and up. The listing is not correct. I will see if I can get that updated. Either game should be fine for families. The game is pretty easy and not graphically violent. Dave Boardgames4us
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I took a look at the DV Giocci (the publisher) website and it has 8 and up. The listing is not correct. I will see if I can get that updated.Either game should be fine for families.The game is pretty easy and not graphically violent.DaveBoardgames4us
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Definitely yes, I've played board games and role-playing with my children since they were 8 years old and they remember fondly.This particular game I would recommend you to play with your children themselves are over 16 year. There are many issues, look for one that you believe is in accordance with the education you have given.regards.Sorry for my english.
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I think all three of your kids would still enjoy it. There aren't many overly complicated cards (the only ones I can think of that are crazy are Chaos cards, and those are optional anyway). The game itself is quite random and appropriate for all ages - no swearing, etc. The game keeps everyone on their toes so they honestly could do very well.
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No. It's a fun game - fun with 2- better with 3 people - 4 is fun, but can be harder for younger kids playing with adults as in The changing board can get more complicated when 4 are playing. But our family plays, kids ages 9 & 13, and we have lots of fun!
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I own the game and I would say about 8+, or really any child who is adept at using a DS and can read words with 10-12 characters and understand. It does demand a decent understanding of the English language and a basic understanding of how towns work and what "ordinances" are and things like that. Nothing is inappropriate or bad for young eyes/ears but it takes a good amount of knowledge to decipher the directions and conversations.That being said, if you plan on helping the child out with reading and things and play time, it's perfectly fine for any age :).
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It is best for large groups, however, there are variations for small groups. It would still be fun for your family of 4 but is best for 6+ as indicated on the game. Just get it and invite some friends over. You will love it!
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They would be able to handle it themselves...once they understand the rules. Though this is the Junior version of the game, there are still a few rules. My 7 year old kind of makes things up he doesn't remember when I'm not playing, but he still has a good time with his friends that are around his same age. If you're willing to play it a few times to help them learn the rules, then this game would be enjoyable to them by themselves. There's not much reading once you know the rules. Just rolling the dice and moving your pieces depending on what you roll.
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My daughter got her DS when she was barely 6. Her barely 3 year old brother used many of the games, some of them just didn't interest him or were too hard to play. I am buying him a Leapster 2 for his 4th birthday coming up. We had the original leapster we bought my daughter when she was tiny and it has since broke. While some DS games are fine for the little ones, I think the Leapster is a better choice for them at this age. And, like someone else said, in a few years there will be a new system out the older kids will want anyway.
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Yup. The game is good for adults. I wouldn't suggest it before age 10 or so, as simple as the rules are, reading comprehension is a must. Particularly good for folks who don't know each other well yet.
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I'm 19 and I play with my parents who are in their 40's and siblings around my age. These questions are not easy at all. I think I've only known a couple of the answers for sure. Also a lot of the questions are supposed to be surprising or quirky. Although I don't have the other versions of this game, I know that some of them involve poker chips and have a competitive play style. Wits & Wagers family is probably your best choice in my opinion. Don't let the word "family" fool you. The questions are not babyish at all :)
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It has an 18 age rating. If I was the parent I would not buy it for my child. But, my sister feels my nephew has a maturity at 16 to play it. He grew up in a rough city so he was never going to stay a kid for long. I would hope that no child of 13 has lost their innocence enough to play a game like this, but the world is not that kind to everyone.
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Our family loved the game but my niece is 18. There are a lot of pop culture references that are older so its harder for young kids to get clues like "Neil Diamond". Don't let it stop you because we can bridge the gap. I am thinking 10 and up!
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Well, we only have the original W&W.; But I will say that my 9-year-old son loves this game. There have been very few questions that were over his head, and I wouldn't deem any of it "inappropriate." I guess that the gambling is simplified in the family version, but it's not overly complicated in the original version. All-in-all, I'd recommend the original. That said, I haven't played the others.
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I bought this as a Christmas gift for my 8 year old, so I hope that it's age appropriate. He loves the video game also, but Dad played Risk as a kid, so thought it was a great fit. Sorry I can't answer until after Christmas gifts are opened! Good luck!
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I would say hes a bit young for this at 6. Give this one a couple more years. I have a 5 year old and 7 year old. Games they like are My First Carcassone, Battle Sheep, Tsuro, Ticket to Ride 10th anniversary, The Enchanted Tower, Battleship, Splendor, Frozen Monopoly, and Roll For It Deluxe. My 7 year old is just starting to learn a few more complex games like dice masters and alhambra but he's still not getting a lot of the strategies that an adult would.
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I think it is challenging enough for a 12 year old, a bit hard for a four year old but would still really enjoy it with some help. My 9 1/2 year old loves it.A 12 year old would probably tolerate it, it is geared toward kids about 6-10 I think. But it would challenge her since you have to memorize several things at once. I would definitely depend on the child. My 7 and 9 years olds like games Citizens of Catan, Monopoly, and easy ones like yatzee, and uno. I enjoy it as an adult, its fun
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Nathan, While I don't have kids myself, I do have a 6 year old niece. With her as a reference, I have no doubt that the basic tile laying and boat moving mechanic of the game will be easy to pick up for a 6 year old. In my mind, I picture those toys that used to be in every doctor's office of my youth that had a jumble of multi-colored wires with different carved beads on them and youre task was to slide the beads up and down and zigzag and loop-de-loop to the other side of the table. That said, I think the addition of the sea monsters may be a more challenging concept to grasp. rolling dice of different colors, coordinating with icons, and potentially rearanging the tiles already laid to the board. These may take a little more advanced game-playing. I can easily see removing this part of the game and tailoring it for a while until the basics are mastered. Then working the monsters back in later on. I hope this helps. Good luck and game on! Best, Tony D.