I first tried playing with my wife to see how it worked and my son watched.  I played with him yesterday and he actually did better than my wife.  I think it teaches him to look at things differently and to have patients.  I just wish that the tiles were a little thinner so it did not take up too much space in the bag.  it would also make the box lighter.  It is a good tame though.  I am glad that I purchased it.