My children are 3 years old. They can't throw it themselves, but they love it when I throw it and they run to catch it. The lights on the ceiling are unnecessary as there is no chance of playing at night. It is made of foam so it is unlikely to break from throwing. The plastic on the "steering wheel" will soon come off from falls, but it does not affect the game in any way. Good purchase, good quality, good price. Buy it without hesitation