I expected my children to have the age to buy this game which I had been told so much good. I am sincerely disappointed the contrary. This game is absolutely brilliant and we play as a family (2 adults and 3 children) without weariness. Even at 6 and 8 years, the rules are understood and my youngest son can participate without concern (we love the table games). Certainly it does not develop the same strategy as adults but participates without us being forced to slow down or alter our own strategy. He is also very proud to play with us.