I had planned on gifting the LovesTown 230 piece wooden blocks to my nephew, but my Amazon box arrived slashed and unfortunately, it also slashed through the packaging of this box, so I let my little ones (and the older kids) play with these instead. There is a carrying case included, which is awesome for storage. There are included laminated cards with designs that encourage children to replicate. They were too hard for a 2 year old but obviously very easy for tweens and teens. I would say the cards would be ideal for Pre-K and K, maybe 1st grade. My kids all enjoy making shapes and they all have a lot of fun. This is something they can all do together while still keeping their independence, something they share with Legos as well. The colors of the blocks is pretty consistent and I am very pleased with all that is included for a great price. I think these definitely hold up for a few years so my youngest can enjoy them and very pleased with this purchase. This would be ideal for ages 4-7 probably, but advanced younger kids and older kids (and adults!) will still find enjoyment. Highly recommended as a gift or for your own kids.