I have played this game more times than any other I can think of. It is successful with all types of players and with anywhere from 2-6 players (with expansion). The D&D theme may be attractive to some and a turnoff to others, but that doesn't matter because once you play the game you see that the theme is pasted one. It took my wife playing 3-4 times before she understood that the little cubes were meant to represent people. I have since blinged it out with little meeples and metal coins which helps bring out the theme. Highly recommend the expansion too.