I played this game with my cousins last year, and fell in love with it. So I bought me a deck of my own. At first the game can be a little confusing and intimidating, but once you learn the rules, the game can be quite fun, and addicting. It definitely fuels competition between friends lol. A great addition to this game, is the use of surprise cards, gives the game a edge and keeps players on their toes. Just because you think you will win, doesn't mean you will (wink). Compared to the other Fluxx games I've played, in my opinion Star Fluxx is the best, the game hits the sweet spot between intense and easy going. One game you could have a long intense show down, or a casual easy going game.