Dear Dennis and Jeanne, The purchase of the pool table for a Christmas present for my husband and 17 year old son was the perfect addition to our finished basement. Father and son play together, but it is really nice to have a 17 year old who stays home and has friends over. It makes our home more inviting for teenagers, (and we like to know where they are!). We recently returned to purchase a billiard lamp which indeed sheds new light on our table. Thank you for the opportunity to share this with you Marie