Never having played before I found it fairly easy to figure out what worked to make points. It helps that the dice expand so you know which to flick down into the scoring box when you first start out. However, since I use this game during waiting times, it would be helpful if there was a real pause button. Also, a quick hint or instruction paragraph would be helpful, also. Otherwise it plays well. It stuttered the first couple of games till I got the hang of it and now there is no problem playing. I gave it 4 stars.