RavensburgerMinecraft: Builders & Biomes - Engaging Strategy Board Game | Ideal for 2-4 Players | Perfect for Ages 10 & Up | Authentic Minecraft Experience | Great Gift for Minecraft Enthusiasts

Truth be told, I bought this game last Christmas because I was at a loss as to what to get my Minecraft-loving 8 yr old. I figured he would like it because it was Minecraft-themed, but it probably wouldn’t be that much fun for the rest of us. I am glad to be proven wrong!The game pieces, etc., do have the Minecraft theme, of course, but you don’t have to know anything about Minecraft to understand the game. And the it’s actually an interesting game! The game creators didn’t just rely on the fact that MC fans would like it simply because of the theme.The game moves along at a nice pace, with various choices and moves to make along the way. You definitely can get some strategy going, but my 6-year-old son plays with minimal strategy and has fun too. My 8 year old has more strategy than his younger brother, though he favorite part is fighting the mobs. ;)I like that it is simple enough for my (admittedly intelligent) 8 year old to have a strategy, but also varied and just complex enough for me to actually enjoy the game rather than just endure it for my kids’ sake. Lol. I’m impressed and would definitely recommend this game!

Highly recommend. Very good quality

The game is overwhelming when you take it out of the box. So many different parts, and you end up covering the table with components. There are lots of different actions and the scoring seems confusing... I was thinking how can this be a game for kids?!BUT then you actually play it, and it all starts to make sense! You begin to see how all the different systems work and integrate with each other. It turns out this is a true eurogame with a bunch of depth.Some reviewers complained that this was too complicated for their kids, but honestly I don't think they tried to play it for long enough. Watch a YouTube video to give you the basics. Once my kids (7+9) learned how the battle system worked, they were HOOKED.The scoring system is very flexible and rewards many playstyles, from a strategic builder to a mob-focused brawler, so different ages of players will all have fun.Highly recommend it!

I recently bought this game for myself, and I love it! The mining blocks are bigger than I expected, and the experience counter is cool. At first the round scoring was super hard to understand, but after a few games I finally caught on. One complain would be it comes with NO extra blocks, so if you loose just one block the mining block is incomplete. Also the game takes up WAY more room than I expected, and so far I've only been able to play with TWO players, so four players I expect would take a LOT of room. I saw that they came out with a Farmers Market expansion, and I think that a Nether and End expansion would be awesome. Another thing I really like is that it comes with four character skins, but also includes four blank skin cards to create your own. I noticed that on some of my wood blocks the paint was lightly put on, making the blocks have bare spots with no paint. I've only played with two players, so I'm excited to try with three or four.11 yr old

There's quite a bit of setup but I feel after a couple times playing it it probably won't take any more than 5 minutes. The rules are pretty straightforward. The game is simple enough that you don't have to think too much about it, but also has elements that lead themselves to it being a strategy game.10/10. This is our new favorite board game!

This game has turned out to be fantastic for our family. It was a birthday gift for our 8 year old son who loves Minecraft. Admittedly, it is more complex than most games out there today, but it’s worth learning to play. Definitely a quality game, and after one practice round and thorough read through of the rules, we all got the hang of it and now it’s a game night staple. My husband and I both enjoy the strategy of the game; our 8 year old is catching on to that layer of complexity, but even our 5 year old is still able to play along and fully comprehend the rules. He may not get the strategy part yet, but he’s able to play his turns independently and has fun. The designers did a really great job creating gameplay that closely mimics the video game itself.We ended up getting the Farmer’s Market expansion pack and it’s even more enjoyable.Highly recommend to those who are Minecraft fans, or those who love strategy games.

Grandson loved it.

I bought this game for my grandchildren and they told me to rate it 5 stars!!