We're fans of the Famiy Pastimes cooperative games. This one has easy-to-follow rules with the simple goal of trying to ensure that each shop at the Farmer's Market makes money, or it will close. There is a random element in that there are more action tokens than can be used in each round, so sometimes very tough choices need to be made, and some advance planning may at times be helpful, but can sometimes backfire if you don't draw the token(s) you need.
Quick to learn, quick to play and opens up some very interesting conversations with kids about money, choices made in spending, buying local, etc.
The only issue with these games is that you have to understand that these are produced by a small company so the pieces are maybe not as sturdy as what you may be familiar with. We just make sure the kids are extra-careful, though, and so far we haven't had any issues.
We also love Caves & Claws, and this one is another excellent family game by Family Pastimes.
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I have 4 children ranging from 9 yrs to 3yrs and they all love this game (of course we help the 3 yr old along). It's great to see them all work together and understand the basic concept of merchants. Yes, the pieces are all made from a cardboard but even with 4 kids it has not been an issue for us and the pieces are still in great shape after a year of play.
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Yes, they are not as durable as other games and the concept is very simple..However, I love these games and find that the children do as well. We have a child who can not do the competition in your average games these games have made family game night fun again.
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Granddaughters of 5 and 8 years old. Parents encourage working together rather than playing against each other. This is perfect for entire family of young ones.
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I wasn't happy with these games when they arrived. I thought they would be regular game size but were kind of small and looked a little cheap. I guess they were okay for the money, but I would rather have a bigger and better game.
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