Would this game be too much for a 6 year old? I note that this game has won awards by "Mensa" and is recommended for ages 10 and up but I was just wondering if it would be too much for a 6 year old?
1951586
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.
241915
11 is not too old. In fact, this is a great game for adults too. Anyone who likes a fast competitive game will enjoy it. FYI, there is another version for younger kids. This version is fine for someone who is 11.
1545887
I wish I could answer that. I bought it for my 2 year old Grandson. It does have a lot of games for older kids though. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
1195575
I got it for my 4 yr old for christmas and i also have 2 other children ages 6 and 8, and they love it and play it all the time.. I think its great for any age up to 8 .I recomend it totally. Its a great item and has alot of different cartridges for ages for you child too..Hope i was helpfullDeb :)
1914670
It is geared toward younger kids, the games would be too easy for an 8 year old. I think all of them max out at 8 for the age range, (many are 4-6 year old, and some are 5-8). The game system would probably interest them for a few hours or days max.
2024632
This is totally appropriate for an 8 & 10 year old. Nothing violent or sexually explicit. I am the mom who bought this upon request of my 15yr old son and I am NOT an experienced gamer. Despite my lack of gaming knowledge, our first attempt at playing lasted well under an hour. We can now sit down and play a full game in about 30 minutes while dinner is finishing. The hubby & kids like the artwork and "gamer" feel. I like that it's a card game that I can play equally well with no particular gaming experience. All in all, a pretty good family game that doesn't take forever and most certainly is not offensive. This is totally appropriate for an 8 & 10 year old. Nothing violent or sexually explicit. I am the mom who bought this upon request of my 15yr old son and I am NOT an experienced gamer. Despite my lack of gaming knowledge, our first attempt at playing lasted well under an hour. We can now sit down and play a full game in about 30 minutes while dinner is finishing. The hubby & kids like the artwork and "gamer" feel. I like that it's a card game that I can play equally well with no particular gaming experience. All in all, a pretty good family game that doesn't take forever and most... » Read More This is totally appropriate for an 8 & 10 year old. Nothing violent or sexually explicit. I am the mom who bought this upon request of my 15yr old son and I am NOT an experienced gamer. Despite my lack of gaming knowledge, our first attempt at playing lasted well under an hour. We can now sit down and play a full game in about 30 minutes while dinner is finishing. The hubby & kids like the artwork and "gamer" feel. I like that it's a card game that I can play equally well with no particular gaming experience. All in all, a pretty good family game that doesn't take forever and most certainly is not offensive. « Show Less
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Yes, this is a great game for adults - in fact, that is the only group I play this with. I'm surprised to see such a young age range - I would not recommend it for anyone under 15. It requires planning multiple steps ahead, and I've found children have not developed that skill.
439223
I would say no. I have a six and a nine year old, both who love games. And I'm just teaching my nine year old how to play these sorts of games. Games I would suggest for 6yo; Get Bit, Robots, King of Tokyo. Good luck! :)
1939259
Our 10 yr old AND our 7 yr old play the game and love it. The 7 yr old required some guidance from one of us for several games until he got the hang of things (then again, so did the 10 yr old), and he still sometimes needs a little advice when figuring out his total battle strength, some rules, etc. (but then again, so does our 10 yr old...and so do I, for that matter!). But he mostly plays on his own, and he's won more games than anyone else in our family. We play it together most weekends. It's a great game for kids, especially ones who love silly violence humor.
644793
I feel as though age varies with this game (and previous versions). I am 22 and love playing AC, and have since I was 12. All age groups can play given that it doesn't have a difficult story line or controls. I would even venture to say that children as young as 7 or 8 could play AC. Hope this helps a little.
2233745
I dont believe that i said that it wasnt intended for children 13 and under in any of my reviews. I might be mistaken, but I don't think so. i think its a great game for kids.
217941
Yes but it might be frustrating for the 3 year old at first. My 6 and 9 year old granddaughters have really enjoyed this game. I personally think it is more suitable for older children, at least 6 years and up.
333328
I bought this for my pre-schooler but the device comes with activates that if I had to say would be appropriate up to 3rd maybe up to 5th graders. ..my 1st grader, 2 nd grader, and 3rd grader play with it. Even though the graphics are more small kid focused I have even found fifth graders playing it, along with myself .lol.. Hope this helps.
810039
The side of the box says "13+" but I'd expect that someone as young as 8 could enjoy this game. As for what age group it's "best for," I can tell you that a very wide range of age groups can throughly enjoy this game. I estimate it would be ideal for 13-30, but I have played it with my parents and they enjoyed it. I would absolutely recommend this game if you are considering getting it.
1612145
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.
439217
My 6 year old can play it. However, an adult needs to play to do all the game mechanics, but both my 6 year old boy, and my friends 6 year old girl play well and have developed good strategies to defeat the villians.
190125
We find it a fun family game. Our six year old grandson loves to play with us and most of the time knows more answers to questions correctly than the adults do. It is a fun and family oriented game. If they watch the show and understand then they are old enough to play.