I bought two sets of these sticks, one as a gift and one for an evening with friends for fun. The package, which, as all users specify, ultra fragile, the sender has sent in a simple soft package protected by a single layer of bubble wrap. All sticks were triggered by the manipulation of delivery drivers, who, in addition, stuffed into the mailbox. Frankly disappointed by the lack of protective cardboard box. My purchase was useless, no I can not recommend !!