The castle tops do not stand up like in the photos...some are folded some hang down, they are creased and such...but beside that, it was easy to assemble, my granddaughter seems to really enjoy playing in it. The windows are nise, you can see in easily to monitor play. She has moved her chair inside and has declared it her reading room☺ it does take up a bit of room, but for an extra added bonus when my granddaughter is not visiting-- that little castle holds many of her cluttery things . as of this moment it is hiding /holding her beanbag chair . her riding horse. her toy box . and her little art desk . and then some!!! All in all well worth the money!!