Let me just say first of all that I think this is the cutest bowling set ever, but with that being said, my 2 year old son never got this toy out of the toy box by himself. I was the one who always suggested we play with the set only to watch him loose interest in a few seconds. And the ball is easier thrown at the pins than rolled because of its uneven shape. There are so many other great toys made by the Melissa and Doug Co. to choose from but this one I wish I would have passed on.