We bought these shows from the Sketcher store at the mall, so the game worked, and still works as I'm tossing them in our garbage can today, about 3 months after purchasing them. The Velcro strap fell apart and finally tore completely as my six year old was tightening her strap the other day, while we were a good 30 minute walk from our car, lovely day! She was so upset!! I like the concept of these shoes, but this is our second pair of sketchers in one school year that had the Velcro straps completely break. Not worth the hype. She was bored with the game the same week as purchase. I'd say splurge for fun if you've got the money, but if you don't, then invest it in a wiser pair of shoes than these. I think Sketchers with tie laces would be better. That's what we are trying next.