Do kids have to know how to read to play this game or is the text said aloud? My 5-year-old wants this badly.
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Reading is helpful, however, it is functional without being able to read. I have a 3 year old that LOVES to play and is pretty good at it (to an extent). There is plenty of direction read aloud.
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I have a smart 4.5 year old and she just received it as a gift. It's challenging for her to get the 4-in-a-row concept and doesn't get the idea of strategizing to foil others' attempts at winning. I think she'll catch on but initially she was stressed because she didn't quite understand.
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As long as the 7 year old can read at a basic level, they will enjoy it a lot! Reading is required though to really make the game work.
705013
The box is labeled 8+, but I've played it with 5 year olds who have requested to play it again. Cheers, Dominic Crapuchettes Designer of Wits & Wagers and Say Anything
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You can choose which question you want to have answered out of the 5 on the card, but some are more adult (nothing inappropriate, but just "heavy" in thinking) related. We play it with my nieces who are 11, 13 and 17. We get silly with the answers. If you have Apples to Apples, it is much like that but this is much more fun because individuals can write their own answers instead of picking from the ones in their hands and in Apples to Apples the kids may not understand/know about some of the history/people. There are other versions of the game, can't tell you what the name of the board game is but it is similar to Say Anything. THERE IS A SAY ANYTHING "FAMILY VERSION" You can choose which question you want to have answered out of the 5 on the card, but some are more adult (nothing inappropriate, but just "heavy" in thinking) related. We play it with my nieces who are 11, 13 and 17. We get silly with the answers. If you have Apples to Apples, it is much like that but this is much more fun because individuals can write their own answers instead of picking from the ones in their hands and in Apples to Apples the kids may not understand/know about some of the history/people. There are other versions of the game, can't tell you what the name of the... » Read More You can choose which question you want to have answered out of the 5 on the card, but some are more adult (nothing inappropriate, but just "heavy" in thinking) related. We play it with my nieces who are 11, 13 and 17. We get silly with the answers. If you have Apples to Apples, it is much like that but this is much more fun because individuals can write their own answers instead of picking from the ones in their hands and in Apples to Apples the kids may not understand/know about some of the history/people. There are other versions of the game, can't tell you what the name of the board game is but it is similar to Say Anything. THERE IS A SAY ANYTHING "FAMILY VERSION" « Show Less
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I don't think so. I bought it for my 5 year old grandsons for Christmas. They love it but cannot read yet so need help following the directions. By 8 he should be able to do on his own.
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I own the game and I would say about 8+, or really any child who is adept at using a DS and can read words with 10-12 characters and understand. It does demand a decent understanding of the English language and a basic understanding of how towns work and what "ordinances" are and things like that. Nothing is inappropriate or bad for young eyes/ears but it takes a good amount of knowledge to decipher the directions and conversations.That being said, if you plan on helping the child out with reading and things and play time, it's perfectly fine for any age :).
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I would think as young as 4 or 5 is age appropriate for this game. It's about recognition of colors and shapes, so if a child is able to distinguish those, it would be fun. Once they start playing, you will be able to tell if they are able to catch on, and if they aren't, it would be best to put up the game until they are able to catch on easier, to save them from being frustrated and not having fun. I've given these as gifts for kids as young as 4 and 5 and they have loved it. As adults playing with kids, naturally, you allow them to "win" a card to encourage play. It is fun with a group of kids with about the same skill level. My 8 year old can beat some adults!
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I bought this for my six year old, but it's not very challenging for her. She was able to "fix the boo-boos" with her first try. I was much older when I struggled to play the original version, so I'm a bit disappointed. I hope this helps. I love the concept though.
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I haven't played it much myself but it seems like it's a difficult game for someone that age. There are several game cards referencing people that a 9 year old would not know. As far as content, I think the content would be ok. I don't recall any questionable cards or anything like that. This is just based on what little I've played it. Hope I was able to help in some way.
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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 am not sure why. I would NOT pay that price for this product. It has a very limited list of phrases/words. It has been frustrating to play it when we have a large group of teens over because very quickly we are repeating words/phrases. If I had it to do over, I would buy the board game.
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My 17 yr old son said is there is no real strong language on the game. It is the other players that can use it. The only cuss word he has heard so far is d***. Hope this helps
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The only thing inappropriate about the game is the people that play it. The game has nothing vulgar but to get your teammate to say the correct word, players will say and do almost anything. If you feel your grand kids are wholesome and well mannered this will be fine for them.
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My five year old loves it. It's too hard for my 3 year old. My 8, 10, and 12 year olds love it just as much as the five year old. (Try to master this yourself, it's no "rookie" game.) Harder than it seems. But simple enough to get the 5 year olds hooked.
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Possibly. Suitable based on content? Yes. Suitable based on difficulty? Maybe.To be clear this is not a stand alone game and it requires the game 7 Wonders. If the kid in question is familiar with 7 Wonders than this expansion should be a breeze for a 7-8 year old.The game itself is quite fun and even if a 7-8 year old doesn't initially "get" it, I don't see why they couldn't after some trial and error. It's a great way to teach strategy, awareness, and a good time around a table.
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Definitely. It's one of my six year old's favorites and I'm sure a five year old could play. Sometimes (when her sister's been winning a lot) we make the game easier by not making her memorize all the cards but allowing her multiple peaks either on some or all of the cards. As with most games it's helpful to talk little ones through decisions they make the first few times they play it.