Sleeping Queens?

[Drama Llama]

I have the following things as Hanukkah gifts for my 6 and 8 (almost 7 and 9) year old nieces

A set of oil pastels

The game Sleeping Queens, which I think I learned about from someone here. 

They will almost certainly use both together, since they are BFF and we're pretty locked down. 

I was thinking Sleeping Queens for the 6 year old, but now I see the box says 8+.  Is this a good game for a six year old?  Should I switch them around?  Buy a different game on Amazon? 

6 year old is very 6.  Bright, capable kid, but not far ahead or anything.  

[desertflower]

Sleeping Queens will be fine for the 6 year old.  My kids played when they were 6.  It can always be tailored. I think we just didn't keep score.  My kids loved sleeping queens. 

[Drama Llama]

So, you all approve my choices? 

[marbel]

We loved Sleeping Queens! The cards are beautiful and the game was so fun. Great choice though I have to say my kids are now 21 and 23 so I don't remember if we played it when anyone was 6.  

 

[Not_a_Number]

I play this game with my 4 year old, lol. It'll be fine. 

[Storygirl]

6 minutes ago, BaseballandHockey said:

So, you all approve my choices? 

I totally approve! My kids loved it, and would probably still play it, if I got it out. It's a fun little game. Basic addition (2+3) is required, but it's easy for older players to help with the math, if necessary. They might need to have adults play it with them for awhile, but DH and I liked it and would gladly play it with my kids; it's not the kind of children's game that adults might hate to play.

I like the pastels, as well!

I have nieces who are 6 and 8. I think I may have given them Sleeping Queens last year, when they were 7 and 5.

[hjffkj]

It is my 5 year old dd's favorite game.  She is very good at it.  All the older kids like it too, so it isn't too young for them even though she can play

[ScoutTN]

57 minutes ago, hjffkj said:

It is my 5 year old dd's favorite game.  She is very good at it.  All the older kids like it too, so it isn't too young for them even though she can play

Yes, it's like Uno, good for youngers, but older kids (and parents!) like it too. 

[wathe]

It'll be fine for the 6 year-old.   

[wathe]

Boardgamegeek suggests 5+.  I find that suggested ages on games tend to skew older than necessary - we pretty much ignore them.  (Maybe it's a kind of aspirational marketing to make younger kids feel more grown up?)

If you are worried, watch a review to get a better idea if it will be a good fit.

[Kareni]

@Jane in NC, do you care to share your experience with Sleeping Queens?

Regards,

Kareni

[Farrar]

Another vote that Sleeping Queens is more like 5/6 and up, assuming the kid has the patience for a game at all. I think we got it around that age. I think we probably passed it on to someone else by age 9 or so, though it's a good game for a 6 and 8 yo together.

Yes, great choices. 

[easypeasy]

My grown kids STILL talk about Sleeping Queens!! IIRC, it was designed by a kid who sent it in and the card company chose to produce it - this sent my kids on a years-long games-creating streak. They made up SO MANY games after playing Sleeping Queens!!! ♥ I bought another deck recently because our old, tattered one disappeared and the kids wanted to play it again for old-times' sake during the quarantine. 😄

[Jane in NC]

6 hours ago, Kareni said:

@Jane in NC, do you care to share your experience with Sleeping Queens?

Regards,

Kareni

 

4 hours ago, easypeasy said:

My grown kids STILL talk about Sleeping Queens!! IIRC, it was designed by a kid who sent it in and the card company chose to produce it - this sent my kids on a years-long games-creating streak. They made up SO MANY games after playing Sleeping Queens!!! ♥ I bought another deck recently because our old, tattered one disappeared and the kids wanted to play it again for old-times' sake during the quarantine. 😄

Following up on what easypeasy said: the creator of Sleeping Queens is a family friend, a delightful young woman who recently completed her university degree in science. 

Personally I recommend the 10th anniversary edition of the game.  It comes in a tin and contains a few extra cards. 

I will be so pleased to report the SQ memories to the game designer and her family.  Thank you.

[marbel]

I told my family about this thread and the personal connection to the game. Everyone got a kick out of it, and all have fond memories of it. Now, we still have it (though I am not sure if any cards are lost); I don't know if that nostalgia will fuel a desire to play it anytime soon! 😄

[I talk to the trees]

Add me to the list of those who think Sleeping Queens will be perfect for the six year old. Love the pastels idea too!