It’s actually easier than it looks, but you can make it as hard as you want to make it. It takes an average of about 4 minutes to get the hang of it. But with the adjustable fan speed, the adjustable hoops, and varying sizes of balloon, you can make the difficulty suit each person’s skill level. A larger balloon size along with a larger hoop size will make the game easier to play. On the contrary, a smaller balloon size, smaller hoops, and tricky hoop location, will make the game more difficult.