Christmas gift for our grandson (21-months old) and he loves it.  The coaster is set up in the house until the weather is warmer.  You will need a 17 to 20 foot area since the coaster itself is 11 feet long and an additional six feet is needed for car to come off the coaster.  Small children will need some assistance because the coaster goes very fast.  The coaster is shipped in three boxes and when we first saw the size of the boxes we freaked and thought perhaps we made a bad purchase because it looked so large, but not the case at all.  Don't get me wrong, this toy is large but it will fit in a 12-foot room with allowance for run off.  Every kid should own this super fun toy and I am officially the BEST grandma (babcia) ever!