I bought the VentureBoard as a gift for my 13 year old son, and it was an absolute hit. He was surprised and more than happy when he unrolled it and saw how cleverly it works. The magnetic pieces stay perfectly in place even when you roll it up to pause a game. This pause feature is a lifesaver in our house with two energetic 4 year old girls running around, we can stop mid-game without losing the board position. The compact design makes it ideal for travel or quick games anywhere, and the build quality feels sturdy and premium. We have already had tons of fun matches, and it has sparked even more interest in chess for him. Highly recommend this innovative portable set it is a game changer.