I was totally hooked after the first time I played this game.  It really makes you think on your feet as you try to get your teammates to guess the highlighted word on your card without saying the other printed "taboo" words.  After a few turns, I caught on to the idea of describing the actual word or putting it in a reference that my teammates would understand.  It was hysterical hooking up with close friends or family who could figure out what I was trying to get at with odd clues that no one else quite understood.  I told my Mother about this game and she was excited to learn and we bought it for a party.  Some of the guests were apprehensive about playing at first, but after watching the rest of us, they all wanted to join in.  This is a great game to play with 4 or more people with guaranteed laughs.  As far as the buzzer goes... it is a bit annoying, but the guys especially enjoyed using it when time ran out or a taboo word was said.  I think it added to the laughs and the fun of the game.  After playing a few times, you become accustomed to the particular word set, so I recommend the booster sets as well as the newer edition of the game.  PLEASE BUY THIS.  I GUARANTEE YOU WILL HAVE FUN!