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How old do you think kids would need to be to play Catan? (I've never played, but would like to give it a go if I can play with small kids)
by anitil 4y ago
How old do you think kids would need to be to play Catan? (I've never played, but would like to give it a go if I can play with small kids)
- cooperadymas 4y agoYou're probably looking at the 8-10 year old range to truly understand the rules and begin to pick up strategy enough to play on their own. There is not much that is truly _secret_ in Catan, so it's an easy one where Dad/Mom can help guide the decision making. You could also very easily simplify the game - take out resource cards, take out bonuses for longest road / largest army, and reduce the winning VP to 5, then it's only about building settlements/cities and roads, and friendly trading. There is even a junior version that says it is for ages 6+. I admittedly have never played it but have heard that it can work for some smart 4 year olds with a little guidance.