I was disappointed to open this on Christmas and see that the playing surface is not wood at all, but a cheap piece of flimsy pressboard with a vinyl printed surface on both sides. I had a Carrom board a a child and they used to be made out of wood. If I was to buy it over again I would look on ebay for a used one from the 70s. The assortment of playing pieces also leave something to be desired, although the Carrom rings themselves are fine. It is all the other pieces which are very cheap.