I purchased this puzzle/toy for my 12-year-old nephew who is in a puzzle-loving phase. He was immediately drawn to it and played with it for quite a while before putting it down (somewhat unusual in today's world of short attention spans). He spends a lot of time riding in the backseat of the car and I thought this would be something he could enjoy INSTEAD of having his face in that stupid electronic device of his that seems to turn all children into robots.
I'm pleased with my purchase in general, but must note that this puzzle is a cheaply made plastic item that I doubt will stand the test of time. Given that, I thought the puzzle was expensive, but was no more expensive from this seller than anywhere else (to be fair).
This is a great toy. My grandson loved it immediately. He likes Rubik's cubes and this is a similar idea. The pattern cards are wonderful and it is tricky and entertaining for all ages. It's great to take along in the car as well. Highly recommend!