When we opened the box, we were a little shocked and overwhelmed with all the pieces that needed to be assembled.  We were expecting to just have to attach the legs and maybe a couple of more pieces.  It turned out that pretty much everything had to be put together.  My husband is not very handy when it comes to these things, so he wasn't very happy.  Luckily, my neighbors helped us assemble it and putting it together wasn't as bad as it looked to be at first.  It turned out to be awesome.  The table looks like real wood and unless you touch the legs, you can't tell they are plastic.  The table is stable and looks like it will last a long time if cared for.  It looks great and the price was reasonable in comparison to others.  Great addition to our play room and an excellent way to bring family and friends together for a fantastic time!! My hubby is a happy camper.