Might be worth getting for times when said kid is visiting, esp if you have any tradition of playing games eg at Christmas? It’s small, doesn’t take up much room so easier to have around than big board games, also it plays quickly. There are lots of different packs which are generally combinable, so it’s flexible too. I bought a pack a couple of years ago, brought it into the office and played it there, about three people immediately went out and bought their own for christmas family entertainment :-)