Heroscape for Kids

As a father to a couple of young kids, I am always looking for ways to include them into my gaming interests. One game in particular which is holding my attention is Heroscape.

Its a hex-based fantasy battle game that comes with pre-painted figures and battle units. It reminds me of some of Games Workshop's better family/visual based boardgames. My eldest daughter is interested in "little statues" and with hopefully a developing interest in rules and playing boardgames, I think this game will do the trick.

Has anyone bought this game or could recommend a similar or better game?

pete_darby (194.60.106.5)

30th Nov, 2007 14:20 (local)

Got it, play it with my nine year old, it's no stretch for him at all, quite fun (though takes as long to set up as to play... but is fun to set up)...

Search for it on the Argos site, they often have it for £7.50 or under...

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lawbag (86.149.178.39)

30th Nov, 2007 14:44 (local)

cheers, Ive seen them advertise on their website.

the game is meant to be £40 so 7.50, they are keen to offload it then?

my 2 daughters are 5 and 2 (give or take a few months)

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pete_darby (194.60.106.5)

30th Nov, 2007 14:55 (local)

Yeah, they were clearing out the old master set to make way for the new one at xmas... nothing on the website now, but ebay often has them around a tenner + postage.

5 should be okay: the only math intensive part is army building.

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seriouspaul (75.40.237.38)

30th Nov, 2007 14:43 (local)

I've been seriously considering purchasing it for my kids, as they're nearly old enough to start grasping the concepts. They love game night at my house-and enjoy watching me and my friends game.

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lawbag (86.149.178.39)

30th Nov, 2007 14:45 (local)

it was Animallball threads that really interested me.

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seriouspaul (75.40.237.38)

30th Nov, 2007 14:47 (local)

I haven't read any of them in recent months, but I know in the past that both Brasky and Mike have dabbled in it. Before they started posting about it a friend of mine, Gyro-who games with us-bought it and brought it over. Since then I've seen potential in it for kids.

I know they do Marvel Superheroes, and a few other cool and easily recognizable lines.

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