fourcatmom Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I have wanted to buy this game for a long time and I finally feel that my kids are old enough. How old do you think you need to be to understand and enjoy this game and do girls enjoy it as much as boys? Thanks!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianachoate Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 What is it can you send a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twolittleboys Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 We have the game (at least some version of it) and I would think eight to ten would probably be a good age to start. DS started playing it when he was 7 or 8 but I think the official age recommendation is 10(?). I like the game and do think it would be fun for girls as well but it isn't overly girly so it would depend on personal tastes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvToRead Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 My DD9 plays with no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 My oldest started at 8. He didn't really win many games at first, but my DH is freakishly good at strategy games. :glare: My daughter isn't much into games, but I am the Settlers fanatic in our home, so I think it's great for girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamom Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 My dd10 and ds11 both seem to equally enjoy it, as do I! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelanieM Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 What is it can you send a link? The Settlers of Catan Reading along... this is on my list as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 We LOVE this game!! My 6 yro can play, as well as the 8 yro and 9 yro (of course). :thumbup1: I still need to buy the Seafarers Expansion Pack. Be aware that the game takes at least an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 We are HUGE SoC fans around here. . . . my 18yo dd says it's her favorite game. We play as a family, and have for 2 years. Our 4th child was 8 when she started, and she caught on fairly quickly. It's our top family game. Go for it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in FL Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Ughh! What is wrong with my family? No one likes to play this game. They complain that it's too long, and even if it was shorter, I don't believe anyone of them would describe it as fun. Sometimes I wonder if we are playing wrong!! They will only play on my birthday or Mother's Day! To answer the OP, my youngest is 8 and he can play the game just fine (if he wanted to...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giftof6 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I agree 8 is a good age to start playing. My favorite expansion (we own them all) is Cities and Knights. I highly recommend it!! If you like Settlers (or even if you don't) I would also recommend the game Carcassonne. It's much faster, also has several expansion packs (skip the catapult :glare:) and works with tiles, not cards. Those of you who like Setters should love this as well and those that don't like Settlers might like it because it's faster and easier. http://www.amazon.com/Rio-Grande-Games-4098395-Carcassonne/dp/B00005UNAX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa B Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 My 7 year old just started playing on her own. It can get too long for her, especially if we play in the evening - but she loves the game. My 6 year old will sometimes play with someone for part of a game, but doesn't have the attention span for a full game or a good understanding of the rules of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satori Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Based on recommendations here, we finally played it with our dd6. DH and I love the game and went after each other, so our dd has a good chance of winning. She enjoyed it but isn't begging to play it. I then got Catan for the PC and iPad. It was extremely addicting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithseed Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 We love Catan! 8 seems to be the perfect starting age at our house as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 Thank You everyone. Now, I have to decide if I throw it in to our curriculum order on Monday or save it for Christmas...I might save it as we will have so much new stuff to go through but I will def. be getting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I'd say 8 and up. My girls love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianachoate Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 The Settlers of Catan Reading along... this is on my list as well. thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack25 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 We just played for the first time and loved it! DD11 enjoyed it just as much as DS9 and we all figured out gameplay easily following the layout and step by step directions in the included guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 We love that game. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Thank You everyone. Now, I have to decide if I throw it in to our curriculum order on Monday or save it for Christmas...I might save it as we will have so much new stuff to go through but I will def. be getting it. Making the same decision! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I have wanted to buy this game for a long time and I finally feel that my kids are old enough. How old do you think you need to be to understand and enjoy this game and do girls enjoy it as much as boys? Thanks!:001_smile: My 8 yo not only loves the game, but has won (which I've still failed to do). Of course, he also has strung along a table full of adults at poker, winning with a full house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aura Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 We just got it last week, and we love it. Ds 6 really likes playing, though he hasn't won (yet). Dh or I usually coach him a little throughout the game, but he plays on his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleGreen Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Ooo, glad I saw this! I think I will put it on the holiday list. I have been wanting to play this and I think we are getting close that at least 2 and maybe 3 of the littles can play. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLDoll Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 My son plays with my husband, and I believe he's been playing since he was 6 or so. My daughter (6) and I haven't played it, so no comment on that front. This just isn't my style game, so she and I do something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Thank You everyone. Now, I have to decide if I throw it in to our curriculum order on Monday or save it for Christmas...I might save it as we will have so much new stuff to go through but I will def. be getting it. If you save it for Christmas, it will get covered up in the rest of the Christmas stuff and sit, unopened, for nearly 2 years before anyone drags it out, only to find that the whole family immediately become addicted. Or at least that's what I hear might happen... I do not play this game, but the rest of my family, including my 7 year old (with a little help), now adore it. My daughter found an app for her iphone called, I think, the Catanerator, that will tell you how to set up the board. They much prefer playing when the board's been set up with the Catanerator. Since I don't play with them, I'm not sure that I am using the correct terminology, but once you play, I am sure you'll get it. I also hear that it is much easier to learn to play by watching the video on the website, or by having someone (a Catanucator?) teach you, rather than by reading the directions. After it sat in our closet for 2 years, my 13 yo played it at a friend's house and came home to teach her dad and siblings. Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenjenn Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I am a gamer-geek and have loved this game for a long time. I plan to introduce it to my kids (age 6 and 8) this year as part of our history studies. I have girls. We are a gaming family though, so our love of games may exceed normal reaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upward Journey Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 We LOVE this game. My youngest is 6yo and does fine with it. Though his strategies for playing are a bit, uuuummmm, different :) and he sometimes decides that he's had enough before it actually ends. It is a long game (usually at least an hour w/ 6 players). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 When we first received this game for Christmas a year and a half ago, two of our daughters, my husband and I became addicted pretty quickly. We played almost every night for about three months. It was pretty funny! Sometimes my husband would come home on his lunch break from work and we'd play a game over lunch. :) So, I can't answer to age (mine are older), but I can certainly say that girls can enjoy it just as much as boys! Although one of my daughters did not care for it, and she usually stayed in the kitchen during that time and baked cookies for the rest of us. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 My boys love it and they are 11 and 6 One problem with it, it is difficult for two people to play. You really need more than that for it to work. This is only a problem for us because I am not a game player and we need games the 2 boys can play together. Carcassone is one they can play together. I have no idea about that game, because I don't play it. If you get Settlers, you should pick up the expansion pack that allows more players. My kids love to play it when they have friends over and we use it all the time. I think it allows up to 7 players? There is also 'kids of cattan' but, again, I have no idea what it is about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giftof6 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Skip the Kids of Catan. It's too simplistic and way too expensive. Or maybe buy it for your toddler but a 5/6 yo would be bored by it. Mine were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I have wanted to buy this game for a long time and I finally feel that my kids are old enough. How old do you think you need to be to understand and enjoy this game and do girls enjoy it as much as boys? Thanks!:001_smile: My daughter started playing with help at young 6 and holds her own at this point. I think your kids are a great age for this game and both my kids love it. It's a winter standard around here. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 We got this game, but I was waiting for ds to settle with his new ADHD meds :lol: a little. Maybe we will give it a try now. I am very excited! You all have got me anxious to get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 We played our first game yesterday. Dds 7 & 8 loved it and caught on fast. This will be a family favorite. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 What should we buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamapjama Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 The box says it is for three people. Is it possible to change things somehow to play it with two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 (edited) The box says it is for three people. Is it possible to change things somehow to play it with two? Yes, my girls play it with just two people all the time. :001_smile: There's also a dice game (card game?) for two people, but we've never played that. Edited July 23, 2011 by angela in ohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 What should we buy? The regular game allows 3-4 players. You would probably want the expansion pack, too, which makes it for 5-6 players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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