I have a 5 year old son. Do you think he would enjoy it if we read the cards to him or is he too young?
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We have a 6 year old who plays. We keep pairs of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters to place on the cities he needs to connect (this really helps him remember). So if he has a ticket from New York to Houston, he puts a penny on each. For his next ticket he uses the nickels and so on. This is the only adjustment we make for him and it works well.
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My son was 5 when I introduced this game to him and he took to it immediately. However, we did play with our destination tickets placed face up so I could assist him in figuring out where the cities where. Within a year later he no longer needed help and is good as any adult! This is probably our most played board game.
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Hi, go to BoardGameGeek, then click on geek on left corner. Go to drop down on children's game. There are 6 or so other types. You will be amazed. Comments, ratings, pictures, everything's there. This worldwide web site is for all gamers. Happy Gaming. You will get hooked......BTW I recommend Loopin Louie for you...
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My 5-year-old likes to play on a team with someone. She likes to put the trains down and help collect cards of the right color, but she can't play on her own yet. My 7-year-old and 8-year-old can both play on their own.
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Our kids (4 1/2yr old twins) play along with an adult and enjoy putting the trains on the board. And sorting the train cards by color. But they are too young to play by themselves. But it is a great game tho!
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I think this game would be to complicated for a 4 year old to comprehend as I taught 4 teenagers and it took a while for them to catch on to how game worked
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I think it may be a little hard for him to understand it now. This is a great game but there is a lot of adding and it may be better for age 8 and above
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If you read his mission (i.e. boston to miami), then he has to decide on a path to get there, which way he goes is up to him. If more than two people play it could get confusing and someone may take his route, then he has to find another path to his destination. Its really fun and if he likes trains, he will enjoy it even if he just plays it himself. The cards to play are only color trains, no writing on them, only on the mission cards has writing on them.
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I think he would be too young. I have a 6 and an 8 year old. We played it with the 8 year old, who can read. She enjoyed it the first time and we went easy on her, since we knew her routes. (We had to explain it to her as we went along.) Then we let her play it without our help and she ended up crying because she was so disappointed to not play so well. It's a great game but my kids are both too young for it yet.
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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!
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My boy is 11 years old. He is always playing games on his Entendo...... for me it is a great source to entertain him while we are shopping, etc. Highly recommend one for any age child. Sonja G.
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I got this for my son at age 3 1/2 and he played with it but was unable to play the actual games, he is 4 1/2 now and has little desire to play it, more into tablets and cell phone apps at this point but I think it is appropriate and they can grow into the games.
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I think a five year old would not be too interested in this item. It's more for a younger child. A more interactive item might be better.tive
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If those cards are the same size as YuGioh, then yes. They work well for my son.
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i bought it for my niece who was turning 4 but i dont think she's too old for it. it'll be good for reading along and as a snuggle friend :)
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I have been playing for 10+ years and i think it good, it come with some of the original series cards, that you cant really find in booster packs anymore. I am getting one for my husband and 6 year old daughter.
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yes, it would be too difficult for a six year old. the "basics" would probably be okay for a bright six year old that was able to add simple numbers, however, when you include the "trump/captain" card rules and the strategy necessary to determine when to play your cards and on what ships...that would put the 6 year old at a disadvantage when playing with adults. MAYBE if playing against other kids the same age...who again all knew how to add...but i would recommend against it.
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The edition I have, I would say no, it is not for teenage and young adult. There may be a newer edition. My children are in their mid 30's and they love it as much as I do. It wouldn't take much to add some cards with your own titles for younger ages.
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Not in my opinion. My son has some friends that age, and they have really enjoyed it as well. Hope that helps!
1000499
My granddaughter collects Pokemon cards but she is 11. I think six is a little young for this unless she specifically asked for them.
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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
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I've played with my soon-to-turn 12 yr old grandson. I let him "pass" on cards he has no clue about. There are plenty of cards he can do, and he loves to play!
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10 is the most cards you get, but any word can be as small as 2 letters (or 2 cards really). I'd say 10 yrs. old, 8 maybe. Great game, and a great learning tool, just don't tell the kids that.
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My son, age 5 and my husband love it. It's a little harder for my son because he can't read well yet.
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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.