One advantage of our family vacation to Texas in 2010 was our introduction to Stone Age. Eli’s cousin is (and always has been) an avid board game player, and this is one of his favorites—it quickly became one of ours as well.
In this strategy game, players struggle to survive the Stone Age by working as hunters, collectors, farmers, and tool makers. As you gather resources and raise animals, you work to build the tools needed to build your civilization.
Players use up to 10 spiky-haired tribe members each in 3 phases. In the first phase, players place their men in regions of the board that they think will benefit them, including the hunt, the trading center, or the quarries. In the second phase, the starting player activates each of those areas in whatever sequence he chooses, followed in turn by the other players. In the third phase, players must have enough food available to feed their populations, or they face losing resources or points.
Stone Age is simple enough to grasp in your first playing, but the possibilities for different strategies are endless. The artwork for the game (see below) is extremely good, and the game pieces are well crafted. Though more complex than many classic family games like Life or Monopoly, Stone Age is a great family game for kids ages 10 and up. It’s currently ranked the #2 family game on a top board game site.
If you enjoy Settlers of Catan or Dominion, we’re sure you will enjoy Stone Age!
Rated #2 Family Game on boardgamegeek.com!
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2-4 Players
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90 Minutes
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Ages 10+
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