B+Age of Empires II
A classic real-time strategy game where players lead a civilization from the Dark Age to the Imperial Age through building, resource gathering, and tactical combat.
Parent verdict
Is Age of Empires II good for kids?
Yes — a great pick for most kids
Rated Ages 10+. Best for history, logic, and planning.
Reviewed by Hess Polanco, parent tester & co-founder · Updated April 15, 2026
The busy-parent summary
Time required
30-60 minutes
Safety level
Moderate
Best for
History, logic, and planning
Ages
Ages 10+
Great for your child
It empowers them to build and manage their own complex world while learning about history.
Great for you
It is a sophisticated game that respects the parent's intelligence and allows for genuine partnership.
Parent notes
Stick to private lobbies or password-protected games when playing multiplayer. Disable or monitor the text chat function if playing with strangers.
The Connection Grade™ breakdown
Four things we grade, each one judged on what this game actually does. Open any row to see why.
Teaming up against computer opponents lets parents and kids divide military and economic duties cleanly, though the real-time speed and dense menus can easily isolate both players in their own bases if you do not actively talk through your moves.
Skills this builds
- Splitting responsibilities between frontline combat and home-base economy in co-op skirmishes
- Trading surplus food or gold at the market to bail out a struggling teammate
- Scouting enemy fortifications together using flare pings on the mini-map
Try this together
When enemy units mass near your border, pause the game or lower the speed to agree on who trains cavalry and who makes archers.
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