I bought this for my husband for Christmas and we've played it several times already. We love strategy games (other favorites: Carcassonne, Blokus, Settlers of Catan, Santiago, etc). This one has a fairly easy learning curve but enough of a strategy element to be entertaining.  Our eight year-old played with us and totally got it. I also love that it moves very quickly. You don't spend a lot of time waiting for others to take their turn.