The table construction is sturdy and takes about an hour to put together if you don't have a large open space to build in. Using a large rug or carpeted area will work best when putting it together.
My only complaint is that there are a few areas that were damaged during shipping that made the black walnut color give way to the lighter wood underneath. I was able to fix this with some dark brow contrast paint for miniature painting and it looks about as good as it could now!
That being said it is my only complaint about the table and was completely cosmetic and fixable. I have played a few games on it already and the table with mat is great! (I'd also HIGHLY recommend getting the cup holder accessories at a minimum.