I teach high school Mythology. Would this be a good game to purchase for my kids to play on reward days?
258354
Sure. However, its a pretty advanced game and it takes a long time to finish. Keeping that in mind, its a great game!
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Short Answer: Probably not Long Answer: How long are your class periods? It takes about 10 minutes to get the game set up and running. Every time I have played the game it lasts about 4 hours, if not longer. If you have the time to let the kids learn the game and the time to let them play coupled with the fun educational parts of world history, then this would probably be a great game for them! But it really does require a decent time requirement to really enjoy what you are doing.
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Short Answer: Probably notLong Answer: How long are your class periods? It takes about 10 minutes to get the game set up and running. Every time I have played the game it lasts about 4 hours, if not longer. If you have the time to let the kids learn the game and the time to let them play coupled with the fun educational parts of world history, then this would probably be a great game for them! But it really does require a decent time requirement to really enjoy what you are doing.
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I have to disagree, as an educator with 40 students in a class, I had them play the 4 player but with a partner. IE 8 students to a game. Do they finish a game in 90 minutes? No, but the skills learned impact all their subjects positively. Yes, students do come after school to play while I work on planning, grading, etc.
258358
Answer to original question: No.This is a four-player game for smart people (kids and adults). It is not for learning mythology or passing the time for those who are not one of the 4 players. Find something else.
258359
it is a good educational game and quite helpful for intellectual development, but it is relatively difficult to start compared with other games.
258360
I would love that if I were in high school. It is a pretty good game and you definitely learn different things from it. But it is long and even if you were on block scheduling I don't think you would have enough time.
258361
Not a whole lot of mythology in it. It is all about building your empire, but the time period is not all the same. Even though it is enjoyable does take a while to finish. A great game to learn how lead and what advantages the certain leaders had.
1208750
I'd guess no because it's pretty rules heavy for a card game so not sure most kids would have the patience. But Fantasy Flight put out an instructional video (on their site and youtube) that instructs through actual gameplay so you could check it out and see if the boys would be into it.
128516
yes, I have a 14 yr old daughter who loves it. her game of choice right now. hope that helps.
2128808
The game contains cards with the most recognizable animals, so it could work for very young children who know their animals! The competitive aspect of the game ensures it could hold the attention of older kids too. I actually use it with my beginning ESL learners from different countries.
1711500
I guess it would depend on the child. The premise of the game is pretty simple and once they catch on to the mechanics they should do fine. Also after a playthrough you might find ways to simplify the rules to suit your needs or the child. (Did this when playing Once Upon a Time with a 7 yr old and it worked great!)
300919
It's pretty different to Munchkins but just as fun, if not funnerer :)I'd say go for it. It's good to have a variety of games.
2197630
I have a 6 yr old daughter and 4 yr old son. My kids have played together with it many times over the past two years. If your son is into imaginative play he will likely enjoy it as well.
749749
Yes! I would recommend this board game. My thaugather was 5 when we got this. At first time she had problem to get the concept but since she got it was fun to play. She loves animals, the cards have animals' pictures and it helps to become more fun while they are making strategues. Kids can use both their logic and strategic thinking to win the game. And also there's another great strategy game named Race to the treasure. You can try that one too but first it's better start with sequence game. Hope it helped!
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I purchased a few of these as rewards for my 2nd grade students (ages 7-8). They LOVED it. I think it is suitable for anyone ages 5 to 80. It is a great game at a great price.
1193697
It's a fast game so it would be suitable for teenagers and up. Hope that helps
911703
Highschool and older should be fine. Only part in the game I would change --don't give the sequence each character reads their part --I had to figure that part out to make the game flow.
702972
YES - real "rules" to play but my kids have fun with it.... I bought these for my 6 yr old nephew. My son has the bigger disks which work well too.
993103
I think so, as long as the theme wouldn't push them away immediately. I generally pitch this game to friends and family who might be interested as a mix between Yahtzee and Clue. That seems to give people a more mainstream concept to help get their head around something a little more complex like this.
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I play this game with my 4 year old grandson and he loves it. I think 2nd grade and 4th grade will be just fine. Don't forget, they kind of make up their own rules as they go along anyway. I think it will be a great gift for that age. They will love it.
872051
I think it's appropriate for ages 3 and up. Even as an adult, I enjoy playing it with my kids. It will not be a huge challenge for older kids, but they will still have fun looking for all the objects. And they either win as a team or lose as a team, so it's a good game to play together.
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There is nothing in the game that I or my family has taken that way. There are some cards that are more of a mature joke that kids would not get. Some examples are a Broad Sword that only females can use, Crabs as a monster where you discard armor and all items worn below the waist, a Horny Helmet (elf with a helmet with big horns) and snails on speed. There is a 'curse change sex card' which my 8 year old thinks is funny unless he is the one changed to a girl. We only have the first set, so there might be something in one of the other sets.
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Yes, the best thing about this game is that each card has questions for several grade levels. That means that a first grader can play against a fourth grader (for example), and each will get questions that are geared toward their grade levels.