This week I am staying with the Grandkids at their house while the parents are on vacation. It's a great pleasure once in a while to get the kids on their own turf and to myself.
I would have called this arrangement "babysitting", but my Grandson informed me since he is 14 he does not require a babysitter and my current position should really be described as "Supervising" vs. "BabySitting". lol, Teen Boys are interesting creatures.
After the parents left and dinner and clean up were finished, I showed all three kids SteemMonsters.
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I showed the game to all three kids: Female Age 5, Female Age 11, Male age 14.
The oldest wasn't the least bit interested in the game or in the money the cards might result in. I was surprised as he likes games and collects sports cards and other memorabilia. His eyes glazed over as I showed him the game and explained the monetary system. He soon asked to be dismissed to go to his room.
His younger sister, age 11 on the other hand, was immediately intrigued, which surprised me, but she played several games with my deck on my computer and figured out enough strategy to win several games on my account and ask several questions about the Market. She has an interesting goal to save enough money to pay for her own college and was wondering if the cards could help. She was interested enough I bought her a starter pack and 5 booster packs and set it up on her Amazon Fire. We were both disappointed that the game looks terrible on the Fire.
It was nearing bedtime so she only played a few games, but it is difficult to navigate on the small screen and the entire battle will not even display properly. In any case she got a couple of great cards, and if it was more viewable, I think she would be likely to play to earn more cards.
The youngest, age 5 was briefly interested, but mostly just because she wanted to be included in the conversation. She soon wondered away in favor of her tablet and some videos.
It's too soon to tell, but I'm curious if kids enjoyed the game if they would be asking to play and really $10-$20 dollars isn't outrageous as a starting cost for a game for kids.
I'll keep you posted on whether or not my Granddaughter's interest can stand up to the viewing difficulties on the Fire.