It is, kind of... :) I envisioned this game to be very casual. Played in sessions, while you commuted or otherwise had to pass time. But a lot of my friends who played the game also requested a pause button. I might give in.

PS: You can just press the home button on your device, and when you come back, it will continue where you left it :)

might want to have a learning start button which allows pausing and negative points if you buy an answer. I have a second grader that I think would play it.

I'm planning a Practice mode which will help kids of all ages to choose whatever kind of play experience they are comfortable with. Thanks for the feedback!