Is this appropriate for an 8 year old or too complicated?
515407
This machine is quite easy to use. I think your granddaughter would have no problem learning on this starter machine.
1711491
I think this is great for that age level!! I think the kids one is too complicated for that age level.
2258322
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.
1153805
Yes, the concept of the game is fairly simple and it is a collaborative game versus a competitive one. I would put the bottom age range at about 8 years old, whom should be able to easily pick up the rules and what to do
268674
I don't think too easy. There are enough modes (14) to make it fun.My son is 7 and I have to help him with the main body part especially and pushing some of the stiffer parts together.
636211
Yes it is appropriate, i would suggest doing it with more than one person. There is a lot of instructions and parts.
1252627
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.)
1565752
I think so, however the youngest I've known to play it is 8. If the 6 yr old grasps instructions well then he should be fine. It's the explanation of various combinations vs. just colour combos that may frustrate him. But there is no reading involved so he may just enjoy it for the combinations and patterns.
685880
The software is a little quirky, so it's good to download the manual (you can download a pdf off their website) in order to better understand its capabilities. Also, make sure their computer can handle the software. Besides that, I don't see why a 14-year-old would have a problem with this software. You can do a lot with it, but it doesn't make it less intuitive.
1652086
As long as the child can read and/or understand how to subtract, I don't think it would be difficult. Plus it comes with play but play instructions.
1946894
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
1801535
This is a complicated model. My son is fourteen and did it ok. I don't think kids too much younger could complete it.
1213282
No, It is even challenging for 7 year olds. Unless your child is very bright. They have to ask questions and then be able to know what to do with the yes and no train of thought, but fun game for 8 and up. Even adults.
1626436
My six year old loves it but needs a lot of help. I would think an eight year old that is able to focus and likes puzzles would like it. It increases in difficulty.
497944
I honestly would not by this for an 8 year old. I did let my daughter use it when she was 8 but she is on the smaller side. This was purchased for a 4 year old who is now about 5.5 and still uses it occasionally. I see it last MAYBE 2 more years before we pass it on.
1032455
The box says ages "8 to 88" , probably pretty true. I got it for a 10 year old and I helped him start one of the more difficult projects. He can figure out the pictorial instructions pretty well but does need some help at times. He would be OK on his own with one of the easier projects. As for an upper age limit I think many adults would enjoy it.
1497696
I would say no younger than 8 if you want them to be able to do the projects on their own. I bought this for my 6 year old and he likes to play and hook things up but when it comes to actually completing a circuit or following the diagrams he needs help which I don't mind because I enjoy it also.