I was very impressed with the packing and everything was in great shape when it arrived. I assembled it myself with only one issue. One hole that was supposed to be drilled in the clubhouse wall for the railing to attach to was not cut out. I had to do it myself, but the plastic is very easy to cut. Other than that, it went together without a problem. I'll stop short at saying the assembly was "easy", but it wasn't difficult. The important thing is that my two toddlers (both boys) love it, and my 7 year also can play on it with his brothers although, it is a bit tame for him.