new to all of this - what would you recommend for a 9y/o who wants to get started with this game?
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Yes, this deck has surprisingly good cards in it and allows access to the fan-favorite Blue Eyes White Dragon. I brought a friend into the game by buying them this deck.
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He will need a set that has at least one high card. On the packs it tells you if you have a king or what. My nephew has been playing awhile and loved this deck to add to his collection.
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I would recommend the Structure deck that's easy to use, like the Yugi or Kiba decks however if he knows about the show then this deck will be a good fit for him.
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I suggest buying a Structure that is easy for him. Kinda like this this one right here. If he is familiar with the show, then he'll love mighty Blue-Eyes and the next gen of Blue-Eyes Azure EYES! For you see Duel Monsters is a tad bit complicated at times to understand. So I also suggest let him play the game online. If I helped then right on. Here's the link for the game http://ygopro.de/en/ and as for the item here I bought it as well, still love it and good buy.
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I would say that a 9 year old could play it with some minor assistance. 12 to play autonomously. I must admit that my mom can't play without help, and she is 60. :)
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Yes its a wonderful game to start with. You can pet and feed the pokemon and the battles are better. If your daughter likes pokemon she'll love this game. And if this is her first pokemon game she'll still like it.
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Absolutely! Start with ready-to-fly, then build a kit for something bigger and more complex. He'll learn so much and practice patience and careful work. And you will both have fun! (and lose the x-box; it just teaches sitting)
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I also have a nine year old and we play it . She is the one who always suggests it.
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I would recommend the non-beginner one. The adults in my family are addicted to it as well as all the kids. Would recommend. All the Think Fun games are great.
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Well, we only have the original W&W.; But I will say that my 9-year-old son loves this game. There have been very few questions that were over his head, and I wouldn't deem any of it "inappropriate." I guess that the gambling is simplified in the family version, but it's not overly complicated in the original version. All-in-all, I'd recommend the original. That said, I haven't played the others.
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Each set starts with easy circuits and works up to more complicated ones. Get a starter set and the you can add other sets to that. We have the green energy set, but the lights and sounds one would be good too. Older kids will be just as interested as younger ones.
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TLDR: playable by the whole family with a little coaching. The game box itself recommends players ages 10 and up. In my opinion, children who are familiar with Euro games and who have at least a middle school-level reading comprehension will probably be able to play competitively and find the game enjoyable. Having said that, be aware that younger players may face a particular challenge with learning this game initially. Each turn, players are called on to pick one card from a hand (which starts at seven and decreases each turn) to play. Trying to decipher the best choice is daunting at first, even for adults. My suggestion: play 1 or 2 open-hand dummy matches so that everyone gets a feel for it. Happy gaming!
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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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Leapster is great. My kids loved the educational games. It lasted a couple of years. While they still play it, they are now ready for the DS. I'd go with the Leapster, and maybe go with some used games. I wouldn't invest too much because around 6-7 they want the newer big-kid games.
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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.
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I would personally recommend multiple sets. My three will sometimes play nicely together with them but with the size of them there really not an easy way for more than 3 kids to even watch the play easily. Most of the games are a little complicated for a 2 year old but I think they are easily for 4-adult. I love some of the games!!
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We just learned to play it from the rules. I read them and looked at everything ahead of playing - by myself - until I somewhat understood what was supposed to happen. I think all of these types of games have really detailed rules and you just need to go over them really well and think it out - or play first with someone who has played it before. Also - keep the rules handy for reference as you play the game. That is the best advice I can give. After you play it a couple times - it become's pretty easy and a game can be played in 30 mins. I have nephews & nieces that are 9 that play - maybe not with the most strategy - but they play.
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Hi, go to BoardGameGeek, then click on geek on left corner. Go to drop down on children's game. There are 6 or so other types. You will be amazed. Comments, ratings, pictures, everything's there. This worldwide web site is for all gamers. Happy Gaming. You will get hooked......BTW I recommend Loopin Louie for you...
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My 6 year-old plays and wins often. He's not a genius or anything, but he has had exposure to various board games (Catan/Catan Jr, Takenoko, Sushi Go, etc.) The key words are simple and the mechanics are fairly easy. Play strategy varies from game-to-game and he is just as likely as the adults to pick up on a good strat.
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the bottom of the box says not for under the age of 5 because of small pieces. However, I would think you would want an older child who understood trading and money. Even though there is no money involved, the value of things is important to understand. catan.com is their web site and if you search on YouTube for "Table Top Settlers of Catan" there is a good demo of the game play by Wil Wheaton.