[Board Games] Settlers of Catan

[Plane Sailing]

I haven't played Settlers for years. I was thinking of getting hold of it and playing it with my kids, but I'm concerned that it might still be a little old for them.

Has anyone played it with children? of which ages?

Cheers

Well, I jumped, and they both play it happily.

My 7.5 year old absolutely loves it - it is her favourite game at the moment, and she was busy explaining to grandad how he ought to be getting his road building strategy sorted out if he wanted to win.

My 5 year old understands it, but doesn't cope well with losing and she's lost the last couple of games, so she 'doesn't like it' at the moment

Cheers

 

[Melba Toast]

Well, I jumped, and they both play it happily.

Cheers

Good job!

I'm a firm believer in over-estimating a child's capabilities, and I think game-designers are too conservative about their suggested ages. If a child can comprehend the complexities of language, they can comprehend Settlers. Sure, impatient children might be easily frustrated, but patience can be taught.

As a point of reference, I was playing D&D when I was 8. While my problem solving and DMing skills might have been weak, I had no problem comprehending the rules. I credit D&D with introducing me to negative numbers long before algebra class.