We got this game when my daughter was about 3.5. It took her a very little while to grasp the concept, although I do agree it was hard to make her understand when she was stuck on the spaces where you can't move for some time. However, she is almost 5 now and she still asks to play it ALL THE TIME! I'm glad it doesn't take too much thought to play that way I don't have to feel like I'm playing allllll the time. I have to say that it is a very enjoyable game and its even more fun when you get the whole family in on it.