B-Humankind
A historical strategy game where players lead a civilization from the Neolithic era to the modern age, combining different cultures to create a unique society.
The busy-parent summary
Time required
60-120 minutes per session
Safety level
High
Best for
History buffs, strategic thinkers
Ages
Everyone 10+ (ESRB E10+)
Great for your child
It empowers them to build their own version of history and see their choices reflected in a changing world.
Great for you
It provides a sophisticated platform to discuss history and ethics while engaging in a deep mental challenge.
Parent notes
The game contains historical warfare, but it is bloodless and strategic rather than graphic. Online multiplayer should be restricted to known friends to avoid interactions 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.
Encourages long-term planning, historical analysis, and understanding the complex factors that shape human societies.
Skills this builds
- Turn-based gameplay allows for lengthy discussions between moves without time pressure
- Players can debate which historical cultures to adopt and how to shape their shared legacy
- The complexity of the game benefits from a collaborative 'think tank' approach between parent and child
Try this together
Use the 'Encyclopedia' feature in-game to look up the real history of the cultures you choose together.
Ready to play Humankind together?
Put it on the calendar and we'll send a reminder plus a conversation starter.