My brother bought this game for my then-6-year-old daughter, and it immediately became her favorite game EVER. Having said that, I also completely agree with other reviewers who have stressed that the age recommendation of 8+ is accurate. However, if you have a "gifted" child with an insatiable hunger for new and better challenges, then by all means give this game a go with your 6 or 7 year old, but they'll need to have an astonishingly long attention span or the whole endeavor will turn out poorly. This game is actually fun and engaging for adults as well as children, so if the kids aren't ready for it yet, it's not a total loss. I'll never play Monopoly or Life again; I've been thoroughly converted to more ambitious games, thanks to Ticket To Ride!