Recently got this playset and my kids love it! The instructions for setup were clear, but it does require some knowledge of woodworking/carpentry to build. It also takes more than just your basic tools (For example…needed a level, square, drill, socket set, etc.). Working in the evenings in took two of us about three days to complete, doing about 3-4 hours at a time. Once built it was very sturdy and looked great! My 5 year really loves this playset, and even my 9 year old can have fun with it too. Overall so glad I got this playset, all the hard work put into building it was worth it to see them enjoying it every day!