I have 9 children (ages 2-17). Should I purchase more than 1 main set so several can play, or just add-on cubes?
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definitely more than one main set so they can learn from each other in different ways
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I honestly don't know---it was a last minute decision for me to buy the game last year and I am not sure if my grandchildren ever really played. Sorrr!
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I would personally recommend multiple sets. My three will sometimes play nicely together with them but with the size of them there really not an easy way for more than 3 kids to even watch the play easily. Most of the games are a little complicated for a 2 year old but I think they are easily for 4-adult. I love some of the games!!
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I'd say to buy them all, either get them all at once or as you start to remember certain cards which would diminish the fun. One pack doesn't stand out as anything special but the game itself it a good time by all.
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I have a couple of the basic sets as well as the construction set. The more sets they have the more they can make. I recommend starting with the basic set and see how they like it and build from there. My grandchildren 3-13 all love it!
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No, you can not build 25 seperate models at the same time, some of them share parts. However, you will not be disappointed if your child likes building toys. This set was really cool and my 11 year old son LOVED it!
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I have played w/6 year olds. You just have to pick which cards to read to them. It's easy to do during the game or separate them ahead of time. No problem.
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Honestly, it depends on what you're putting in it. Using my leftover pieces, (I bought 3 sets), I've constructed a narrow tower of 3 cubes, propped it against a wall, put it on carpet, and it hasn't budged since. I don't think 4 cubes would really be an issue.
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Duplos are a great way to start. My 4 1/2 year old grandson still loves them and uses them at my house. He comes up with creative ways to play with them - a flying spaceship, etc., we build castles and use imagination. His dad has many sets of Legos at his house to pass on at some point.
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I suppose you could. I think this set is meant for 4 people. Everyone gets one stick of each color/size (there are 4 sets). There are I believe 5 sizes. I am not sure that 2 sets would work on the same tower, but I think it would be fun to do 2 full sets with 2 teams of people (see whom's team can build structure the fastest without falling down- this kind of thing ). I think the supporting stick is not meant for 2 sets. But I could see your idea of 2 sets being fun. (or each person gets one, etc...) My daughter is 4 and loves it, my nephews are 6 they love it, but I believe the box says for 8 yrs old.
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Three is fine too begin with. Purchasing additional cubes is very expensive so it might work out cheaper to buy two starter packs for six cubes total
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I haven't played Kids of Catan, but for 6 and 9, I would recommend Catan Jr! Kids of Catan is recommended for 4 and up while Jr is 5 and up. My kids are 7 and 10 and they started playing Jr when they were 6 and 9 and it seems to be a perfect fit for them.
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The only problem is that as the game progresses, you will have 11 cards in your hand. If you can manage that with the tray tables it would work. Remember that you also have a stack and discard pile. The game is really a lot of fun but changes a lot with the addition of each player.
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If I had to do it again, I'd get a set with more than just 3 shapes. Don't get me wrong, this was a GREAT set, even with just the three shapes. My 10 year old played with it all of Christmas day and has since picked it up several times since. But I think it would be even more fun with more shapes. With that said, I don't think you'll go wrong with either set. More pieces and more shapes will only make the set that much more fun, but the set is fun in and of itself. GREAT gift!
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My niece who I bought this for is in second grade. I believe you can have as many players as you like. If you were going to do it for a classroom it might be better to have more than one set of dice.
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I have 2 boys and they each have their own 100 piece sets. They often "run out" of pieces and want to build even more - so we encourage them to work together to share or trade pieces. I always recommend starting with a 100 piece set and if they like it, they'll probably want to have a 100 piece set for each kid playing, but i'm actually here to buy another set since my boys love them so much. Magna-tiles are THE most played with toy at our house for my 2 & 4yo boys.
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Maybe you should buy a 11 pieces set. I have a family of 4 just like you and it suits well. However in some occasions I feel like I needed at least one piece more.
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The original is for up to 8 players and Double Bananagrams is for up to 12 players. If you won't be playing with more than 8 people, I would just get the original or the games are going to be way too long. You can always buy a second banana and combine the two later, but I think you'll find the original just right.
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I would think as young as 4 or 5 is age appropriate for this game. It's about recognition of colors and shapes, so if a child is able to distinguish those, it would be fun. Once they start playing, you will be able to tell if they are able to catch on, and if they aren't, it would be best to put up the game until they are able to catch on easier, to save them from being frustrated and not having fun. I've given these as gifts for kids as young as 4 and 5 and they have loved it. As adults playing with kids, naturally, you allow them to "win" a card to encourage play. It is fun with a group of kids with about the same skill level. My 8 year old can beat some adults! I would think as young as 4 or 5 is age appropriate for this game. It's about recognition of colors and shapes, so if a child is able to distinguish those, it would be fun. Once they start playing, you will be able to tell if they are able to catch on, and if they aren't, it would be best to put up the game until they are able to catch on easier, to save them from being frustrated and not having fun. I've given these as gifts for kids as young as 4 and 5 and they have loved it. As adults playing with kids, naturally, you allow them to "win" a card to encourage play. It is fun with... » Read More I would think as young as 4 or 5 is age appropriate for this game. It's about recognition of colors and shapes, so if a child is able to distinguish those, it would be fun. Once they start playing, you will be able to tell if they are able to catch on, and if they aren't, it would be best to put up the game until they are able to catch on easier, to save them from being frustrated and not having fun. I've given these as gifts for kids as young as 4 and 5 and they have loved it. As adults playing with kids, naturally, you allow them to "win" a card to encourage play. It is fun with a group of kids with about the same skill level. My 8 year old can beat some adults! « Show Less