My 4 year old son received this game as a Christmas gift, and it's really FUN! It is simple, made of cardboard. It's easy to play for small children, yet involved enough to keep adults interested, too. It has different types of game play as children age or become more proficient at the game. The game is easy, but requires kids to look carefully at the pieces, learn to think strategically, and consider a variety of options as play progresses. It's fun to play for any length of time, which is good for younger kids who don't have a long attention span. My son loves this game, and I have given it to 3 very happy recipients for birthdays since we received it. I definitely intend to purchase more games from this company. I am a former toy buyer and developer, and I really appreciate a great game when I see one!