I purchased this for my 5 year old son and it has quickly become one of our favorite games to play. I agree with other reviewers who talk about the quality of the game itself. Our board is also warped (we've been able to bend it to flatten it some) and the pieces are simply cardboard. However the board is very appealing to look at and the game play is excellent. It is interesting and complex enough to keep adults and kids entertained. It seems to be the right amount of challenge for my son and he loves the idea of getting his friends and family safely through the storm and helping them run their errands. This game is actually one of the few games he's willing to sit through. I paid twelve dollars and just ordered another game by this company and I'm sure I'll order more in the future.