Both 50% luck, 50% strategy and risk taking. May seem complex at first, but two rule books allow to approach the game, even very simply. My 6 year old kid gets there without problems when the big 9 year old, it has already happened to the advanced rule, and even with the scenario "illegal night race." One part is 1h for 1 turn 3 hours for 3 laps ... It's long, but with a little practice, you come to go a little faster. More strategy and suspense!