The kids immediately picked it up and started playing with it! I've been looking for something that is "new" and exciting - this seems to be doing it for them for now. The only reason I am giving a 4 rather than a 5 star, is the box for the mat when it came was half ripped open and there was a cut in the back of the mat. It is usable and given when its flipped over you cannot see it and it does not affect performance, not a major issue. Also I really wish there were more variety to the videos. It seems that the video's while they build on each other are just too repetative overall, even when you get to the more advanced level.