We found this game a bit tricky to understand the first time or two we played, but beyond that it soon became our favorite. It is a bit unbalanced and can weigh heavily on luck, but as far as a fun and semi strategic game that has a zillion different fun combinations for play. It’s honestly a new game every time. If you’re super competitive with your kids, this probably isn’t the game for you, but if you want to have a good time just being together and playing a really fun game, then this is totally it. Energy must be used up during your turn and doesn’t carry over! Snack bars are the only way to carry over “buying power”