My First Stone Age
- Designer Marco Teubner
- Publisher Hans im Glück , 999 Games , Bard Centrum Gier , Devir , Filosofia Éditions
- Illustration Michael Menzel
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
Players join stone age children Jono and Jada to build huts by exploring forest tiles and collecting resources. The game challenges memory skills as players flip tokens to move their meeple and gather goods. A helper dog, Guff, aids in resource collection. The game resets forest tokens to keep the challenge dynamic while players race to build three huts first.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed for children aged five and up, this family-friendly game offers a quick and simple experience lasting about 15 minutes. It's ideal for families and young players new to board games, requiring no prior experience and focusing on easy-to-understand gameplay.
How It Works
Players reveal forest tokens to move their meeple to action spaces where they gather or trade resources, build huts, or get helper tokens. Memory is key to remembering token locations. Set-Collection is used to accumulate resources needed for huts. The helper dog Guff can fetch missing resources. Resetting and swapping forest tokens adds variability to each round.
What Makes It Special
Marco Teubner created a child-appropriate version of the Stone Age game. My First Stone Age won the 2016 Kinderspiel des Jahres and the Essener Feder for best rules. It uniquely combines Memory with Set-Collection in a short, educational game for young children.
Awards
2017
2016
- 2016 Årets Spill Best Children's Game — Nominated
- 2016 Essener Feder Best Written Rules — Winner
- 2016 Guldbrikken Best Children's Game — Nominated
- 2016 Essener Feder — Winner
Pro
- Child-friendly adaptation of Stone Age theme
- Short playtime around 15 minutes
- Memory mechanic supports cognitive skills
- Winner of 2016 Kinderspiel des Jahres and Essener Feder
Contra
- Only for 2 to 4 players
- Limited depth for experienced players
- Short duration might feel brief for frequent gamers
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in the stone age, players embody children building their first huts in a natural environment featuring forests and early settlements, reflecting prehistoric human life.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on remembering resource locations to efficiently build huts and win.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, My First Stone Age is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game lasts about 15 minutes, making it quick and accessible for children and families.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is simple and suitable for children aged five and older without prior experience.
How does this compare to similar games?
It combines Memory and Set-Collection in a child-friendly setting and is a junior version of Stone Age.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, it is specifically designed for families with young children aged five and up.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of Memory and Set-Collection mechanics is central and promotes memory skills.
Fazit
My First Stone Age is recommended for families with young children seeking simple, fast games. It is less suited for experienced gamers but provides a good introduction to strategic play.
