![]() Now you know why I ignore the “My 7-year old plays Puerto Rico” guy. ![]() But even four years later, the scope, depth, and nuance of the design’s strategy largely eludes them. ![]() Sure, they learned how to play it – at least the mechanics. They slugged through it because it looks really cool and it’s fun to throw dice. All I can say for myself is that I was ignorant back then. I started with a title completely familiar to me, basically out of nostalgia: Axis & Allies. Rather than list universal pointers and tips and bullet-points, I’d like instead to throw some anecdotal thoughts your way which may prove practical or enlightening.įirst, by way of framing the remainder of my thoughts here, I cannot stress how much I advocate strongly for “the right game at the right age.” When I first jumped back into gaming, my boys were 7-years old and in the first grade. My daughter just “graduated” Kindergarten and I enjoyed that year as she blossomed into a wider variety of games – even ones that surprised me. I’ve written about gaming with kids before, but thought I would take a slightly different tack this time. Not to mention, invariably there’s always some poster who must have the Mozart of gaming and suggests Puerto Rico for a 7-year old. Recommendations understandably fail to account for personal preferences, situations, and family dynamics. Others have the child that beats that one up. Some parents have the honor roll student on the bumper sticker. Of course, such questions can prove problematic. I mean, we all want our progeny to grow in the hobby we adore so much! Usually, it takes the form of something like, “My child is X-years old – what games do you suggest?” Or maybe it’s in regards to specific titles. It is arguably the most common type of question posted in the Gaming with Kids Forum at Board Game Geek. Gamers with kids are always asking for recommendations on what to play with them.
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