My son is a game designer and buys games for us to play.  This is one of my favorites--I've even won a few times over my sons who are both smarter than me.  As an educator, I think it's a fun way to learn geography.  We love playing it over the holidays.  It's not too easy and not too difficult.  2 to 4 of us have played it and enjoyed it equally.  I see this Christmas my son is asking for the 1910 version, as it's on his wish list.  I want to try the Europe extension so will ask for that. This is a quality game that everyone should enjoy.