reviews here say recommend age of 9 +. Purchased for my 10 y.o. son. Game delivered on box states rec age 14+. Will this be too advanced for 10 yo?
231545
It's a pretty simple game at the low level, but there's a lot of depth to it as well. Should be fine for a 10 year old, but they aren't guaranteed to enjoy it.
231546
It's a difficult game to play at first but once you've played a few times he should be a pro. It does require a bit of math but only for stats and you have physical pieces for those. However there are times where multiple dice are rolled and you have to add and subtract for other possible events.
231547
I think this game would be great for a ten year old. There's nothing terribly violent about it. Usually players are fighting fantasy monsters. Thr main issue i could see with younger players is that it is complex at first and the game takes a while. You may want to learn the rules well yourself and decide if you should adjust the game to be quicker.
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I think the "difficulty" level is no problem for a 10 year-old, especially one who is a good reader (the cards used in play require a bit of reading). However, the game play does involve themes that some parents might want to talk about with their younger children before setting them lose with the game (e.g. demons, witches, etc.) Before giving the game to your son, I suggest reading through the cards to see if they are on his reading level and checking to make sure that you are comfortable with the themes that part of the game.
363334
It says age 7 and up but my 5 year old enjoys it too. Fun for a 2 player adult game also. Easy to learn.
1939260
My family only played it once. We are all adults but I think 10-14 year olds will find this game exciting too.
1542089
I think the youngest appropriate age would be about 5 or 6. My 6 year old nephew played it pretty easily.
1246222
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.
594815
My son is 5 an he still loves it. There are different games you can buy for different age groups if that helps.
497577
I have played w/6 year olds. You just have to pick which cards to read to them. It's easy to do during the game or separate them ahead of time. No problem.
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The box says 8 and up, and I completely agree. The average eight year old who enjoys challenging games would be perfectly capable of doing well playing this game. But don't let that fool you -- my husband and I have played countless times with intelligent adults who absolutely love the game, too! It can be a challenge, depending on how deep your 'strategizing' goes.
967089
Oh yes, we are a family of adults who play, our grandson who is 6 will usually play with us but we simplified some of the rules so he could play on his own. This is a strategy game that is not too intense. I would say 8 - 12 is a good beginning age but we have fun playing this as a group of 20 to 60 year olds.
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Its not that bad of a game i mean its not like he is asking for dead space on a playstation 3. However you are doing a great job at parenting seeking help first before buying him a game. I think it is rated mature. I would say let him play it 12-16yr olds i think should handle it just as well as a 17yr old. Ive played mature games since i was a young kid and theres nothing wrong with zombie games for a 12 yr old. If youre a really cautious parent though then no he would need to wait a few more yesrs
1918608
Ages 10 and up. It has an auction mechanic so younger kids might have trouble playing it alone. If younger kids were playing it with knowledgable others, then they could cope with it.It's really a nice game. Handy if you don't want to think too hard and want to have fun.
1270357
The recommended age on the game is somewhat misleading. A friend recommended it and her son is 5 so I purchased for my 4 year old. She is able to understand the game and plays it regularly. She has fun watching the balloon pop. We do have to prompt her at times to use a different stick or split her turn between two sticks but she is able to understand the concepts.
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I checked with my 12 year old and he said the game might be too challenging for a 5 year old, can be done with lots of parental help. He thinks 8 might be a better age but if your grandson is really good on the computer he may be able to have some fun with this.
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Unfortunately, I can't answer this question with great reliability, since i actually have not opened and played my copy of this RISK variant. However, from my considerable game playing experience, I would feel comfortable saying that a 10 year old would be capable of grasping and playing this game's variant RISK rules. Most 10 year olds today are pretty game savvy, so there shouldn't be a problem playing this version. I probably have almost all variants except for some of the most recent ones, and find it intriguing to mix the different game pieces and rule variations! Good luck, enjoy, and I hope this info helps. Unfortunately, I can't answer this question with great reliability, since i actually have not opened and played my copy of this RISK variant. However, from my considerable game playing experience, I would feel comfortable saying that a 10 year old would be capable of grasping and playing this game's variant RISK rules. Most 10 year olds today are pretty game savvy, so there shouldn't be a problem playing this version. I probably have almost all variants except for some of the most recent ones, and find it intriguing to mix the different game pieces and rule variations! Good luck, enjoy, and... » Read More Unfortunately, I can't answer this question with great reliability, since i actually have not opened and played my copy of this RISK variant. However, from my considerable game playing experience, I would feel comfortable saying that a 10 year old would be capable of grasping and playing this game's variant RISK rules. Most 10 year olds today are pretty game savvy, so there shouldn't be a problem playing this version. I probably have almost all variants except for some of the most recent ones, and find it intriguing to mix the different game pieces and rule variations! Good luck, enjoy, and I hope this info helps. « Show Less
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Yes, we play it with our 10-year-old daughter. We help her a bit with the strategy, but she enjoys the game.
2150573
Yes, the game is accessible to those ages. It's easy to pick up and learn. Really fun to mess your friends and family over.Hope this answer helps.
512451
It is a highly enjoyable game for most ages. I would say that starting at 6-7 just because of following the information on the character cards. With all of the different "games" inside, they range from beginner to expert, so all ages can have a great time