My kids love 7 Wonders...to anyone who has played both Dominion and 7W, do they compare at all?
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I find Dominion to have a much higher replay value. There are millions of combinations of cards to play with. Meaning that you have to devise a new strategy with every game... it is lots of fun. Only downside is the game doesnt really pick up until you get a couple expansions. It's not hard to become a master at the base set. If you give your kids this Base Dominion set, they will be begging for expansions to this in no time at all. It can get a little costly, but totally worth it. Awesome game.I have played both 7 wonders and Dominion. However, I haven't played any 7W expansions and own almost all of the Dominion ones, so take that into consideration. . I find Dominion to have a much higher replay value. There are millions of combinations of cards to play with. Meaning that you have to devise a new strategy with every game... it is lots of fun. Only downside is the game doesnt really pick up until you get a couple expansions. It's not hard to become a master at the base set. If you give your kids this Base Dominion set, they will be begging for expansions to this in no time at all. It can get a little costly, but totally worth it. Awesome game.I have played both 7 wonders and Dominion. However, I haven't played any 7W expansions and... » Read More I find Dominion to have a much higher replay value. There are millions of combinations of cards to play with. Meaning that you have to devise a new strategy with every game... it is lots of fun. Only downside is the game doesnt really pick up until you get a couple expansions. It's not hard to become a master at the base set. If you give your kids this Base Dominion set, they will be begging for expansions to this in no time at all. It can get a little costly, but totally worth it. Awesome game.I have played both 7 wonders and Dominion. However, I haven't played any 7W expansions and own almost all of the Dominion ones, so take that into consideration. . « Show Less
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I find Dominion to have a much higher replay value. There are millions of combinations of cards to play with. Meaning that you have to devise a new strategy with every game... it is lots of fun. Only downside is the game doesnt really pick up until you get a couple expansions. It's not hard to become a master at the base set. If you give your kids this Base Dominion set, they will be begging for expansions to this in no time at all. It can get a little costly, but totally worth it. Awesome game. I have played both 7 wonders and Dominion. However, I haven't played any 7W expansions and own almost all of the Dominion ones, so take that into consideration. .
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I've played both and consider myself an 'ameteur' when it comes to these types of games. I get overwhelmed when they get too complicated. Dominion, by itself without expansions, is easier than 7 wonders. I LOVE both games but they are played totally differently. Same basic concept of building a civilation, game time is similar and the goal is getting the most points (scoring is must easier with Dominion) but game play is different and strategy is different. I agree that if your kids already play 7 wonders, they will likely want expansions for Dominion.
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My kids have played it and they are 5 and 7. My 5 year old picked the rules up pretty fairly quickly and my 7 year old figured it out right away. Both of them enjoyed it a lot. I imagine ages 4-10 would be a good range.
489982
Ive played both versions and yes I definitely recommend buying the new one... Its a good addition to the old ones, plus a good updated list for the words they've kept which is good so young kids could relate to.
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
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I started my Dominion collection with the Big Box. A phenomenal purchase. My family and friends have enjoyed hours and hours of enjoyment from this game. The base set and the two expansions in this box (prosperity is my favorite) provide thousands of variations of this game. This is really a very good value even at the normal price of around $70.
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For a 5 year old I think I would try Catan kids, first, as Junior requires some strategy that a 5 year old might not have yet. My son is 7, almost 8, and now he enjoys it because he can combine pieces and plan how to use and play his pieces, but a year ago, when he was 6 he wasn't so interested in it. But then, again, every child is different... But btw, this is an awesome game that even adults will enjoy :)
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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've found that it depends on the child. My 8 year old caught on fairly quickly and plays with us regularly. His friend, however, wasn't quite ready for the complexities of the game. So I'd suggest giving it a try and seeing if the child/ren can understand the game and find it enjoyable. (All of this is mainly speaking about the basic game rather than the expansion listed here.)
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I know I am a bit late to the party, but I wanted to let anyone else who is still wanting to get into Dominion that Intrigue is a good way to start. Intrigue includes all necessary components to play Dominion, and the rules included cover all the basics of Dominion as well as new mechanics found in Intrigue. I would personally recommend this over the basic box because playing it will let you know if you like the game as a whole, and then if you are interested in having more sets to play with, the Dominion Big Box set is a great deal (usually about $74 for Dominion, Prosperity, and Alchemy on Amazon as opposed to $85 for each of the included sets on Amazon sold separately or MSRP total of about $120). I know I am a bit late to the party, but I wanted to let anyone else who is still wanting to get into Dominion that Intrigue is a good way to start. Intrigue includes all necessary components to play Dominion, and the rules included cover all the basics of Dominion as well as new mechanics found in Intrigue. I would personally recommend this over the basic box because playing it will let you know if you like the game as a whole, and then if you are interested in having more sets to play with, the Dominion Big Box set is a great deal (usually about $74 for Dominion, Prosperity, and Alchemy... » Read More I know I am a bit late to the party, but I wanted to let anyone else who is still wanting to get into Dominion that Intrigue is a good way to start. Intrigue includes all necessary components to play Dominion, and the rules included cover all the basics of Dominion as well as new mechanics found in Intrigue. I would personally recommend this over the basic box because playing it will let you know if you like the game as a whole, and then if you are interested in having more sets to play with, the Dominion Big Box set is a great deal (usually about $74 for Dominion, Prosperity, and Alchemy on Amazon as opposed to $85 for each of the included sets on Amazon sold separately or MSRP total of about $120). « Show Less
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I would try emailing Amazon to find out. I do not know, since I have 7. I love the game!
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I haven't played Kids of Catan, but for 6 and 9, I would recommend Catan Jr! Kids of Catan is recommended for 4 and up while Jr is 5 and up. My kids are 7 and 10 and they started playing Jr when they were 6 and 9 and it seems to be a perfect fit for them.
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You can play a 2-player game. Technically there are 3 wonders in play because the third is played by both players in an alternating pattern. It works and is still fun.
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I would get Family Flux to teach them how to play. My kids have played since they were 8 and I know they could have played a bit earlier. Family Flux does not have the "creepers" so it is easier to play. Family Flux also has family cards - parents get a bonus if the card is played. That kind of thing. It's a blast!
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You'll get more of everything out of Watchdogs unless you're a die hard TR fan. I own 2 and have played them all. If i could only have one, id pick WatchDogs. Its just a higher caliber game than the other 2. Not saying the other 2 are bad, but WD has a TON of stuff to do in it.
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I've played 7 Wonders with 7 & 8yo's. It's a little rough for that age group. Remember, this is an expansion to the main 7 Wonders game, so if they can play the main game, adding this shouldn't be a problem. The best thing about the game is even adults have a hard time figuring out if they're winning until the end, so even playing with younger players can be fun.
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I've played all of them, because I can't let go of my childhood. They are all good except for (black 2 and white 2) but they all teach you how to play the game while you're playing it without you really noticing. If it were me I would get omega ruby or alpha sapphire since they are updates to a previous version. I hope this helped!
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Yes for the family version included in the game. I would introduce the full game after trying the family version.