My boys picked it up right away and were really engaged and competitive. They could remember the special abilities much better than me (and used them against me). We've played 10+ times over the holiday season and had many exciting late night battles. They are already pumped to explore other Chip Theory games. The game was surprisingly easy to get into, we watched a YouTube video. The manual is very well laid out and easy to follow.
BGB is my favourite board game store. They have a great selection and prices. Shipping is speedy and games are well packaged. Their customer service is top notch - they helped me deal with a publisher who wasn't responding when I requested replacement pieces. All in all a fantastic company who I will continue to deal with.