The game is great, but you should really play terra mystica first as they use similar mechanics. I would say it's more complicated than other similarly themed board games, but the extra complications don't make the game more fun.
It's a very entertaining game, a bit more complex and not so simple, which allows for many different strategies. You can easily spend two hours when playing with your friends. Due to it's complexity I think this game is more suited for adults than kids.