How to explain Dom3 to a 5 year old?

[danm]

Heroes of Might and Magic might be an option. Also not exactly what you are looking for, but the last iteration (5?) has pretty spiffy 3d graphics for a TBS. I could imagine a young kid having a lot of fun watching the tactical battles, and telling you what sort of troops and spells to use and whatnot.

My niece (who is now 20) had a great time "playing" warcraft2 when she was five... she would entertain herself for hours wandering around the map squishing seals.