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We tried a few others before finding this version. The big difference is that these twist and lock in. Whether it's this version or a copy, if the sticks don't lock into the balls (insert, then twist so it doesn't fall out), don't buy it.Without interlocking: - Whiny kids... upset that it won't stick together - Frustrated parents as the goal was to have kids play and leave you alongWith interlocking: - Kids will whine about something else, but may... maybe will leave you alone for a whole 78 seconds.The only two downsides of this: - Because it's interlocking, younger kids can only sort of help build - You'll end up buying 2 or 3 of these to see if you can build "bigger" at the request of kids. We bought 2.

Great product if you have the existing fort structure that matches, but if you have a different set, know that this is not interchangeable with other sets.

While you aren’t going to build a big fort with this set, the size of the fort is big enough for the kids to enjoy. Unlike some fort sets, the material and poles seem a bit more durable. The poles connect securely enough that the poles don’t fall apart during assembly.

Poor instructions but o e you get hold of it gets easier. Not very sturdy but holds its purpose.

These are a lot more sturdier than a previous set we owned, which broke down quite quickly. The balls are large, and the sticks are thick. They do take a little bit of skill to assemble though, so for young kids, parental assistance may be required. It took me a bit to understand the ball orientation part of the instruction as well but I finally figured it out. You can rotate the stick either way once it is inserted into the ball to lock it and that is actually pretty neat and thoughtfully designed. I would highly recommend it. The covers are sold separately and I think it would be a good idea to get those as well to complement the whole set.

It would not fit any of the forts I ordered and was impossible to hook to anything !

I was hoping the locking in place was the solution to these type of forts. We had a different brand with normal push in that wouldn’t last after built. This one came with very poor directions and for the amount of extra time it took and extra money I spent it was still not a study product.

You have the option of ordering just the 'orange ball and light blue stick' package or also ordering the 10 fabric squares in addition. For both items to get what you see pictured it the sellers listing it amounts to $94 + $46 = $140 which is quite a lot so I set my expectations accordingly.I initially only ordered the ball and stick kit as you can be creative and cover with sheets as the seller suggests in the listing.Assembly of the sticks and balls was not quite as simple as I expected. It does require a bit of geometric thought to spin the balls to align the holes correctly and not just pick a hole.Inserting the rods into the balls is very easy and then you secure them together by slightly twisting either way. This pulls them together and gives them stability. But as you will find out, the thing flops around as you try to connect sections together and I am concerned about stress on the joints. And I am also concerned that 'spinning' to tighten the rods and balls together will erode the plastic joints over time. But for now they assemble nicely and very easily with minimal pressure or force.The instructions provide a variety of configurations and my uploaded triangle thing picture is as far as I have taken it so far. For me, it just was not a lot of fun but I am not the target demographic. I also do not find the structure to be as stable as I expected; it flexes a bit and I am concerned the joints will eventually fail. Leaning on the structure or a fall against it will likely snap the connectors.You do get a lot of sticks and balls and can build numerous configurations. Construction will go slower than you expect and as a result I find it unlikely that whatever you build will be happily disassembled for storage - so plan for floor space where this will be set-up for a while.Form me, I decided not to invest in the additional $46 set of 10 fabric squares and just stick with the $94 ball and stick package and cover it with sheets if the kids enjoy it.I really wanted to love this set as I recall spending countless hours putting things together as a kid and I want my grandkids to have some similar experiences.Time will tell when the kids give it a try but my opinion is that the price is rather and thus my expectations were high. I found this set underwhelming, largely due to the price and the need to buy both items for the complete set.