I don’t get people saying you need room. I have this in the first floor of a townhouse. It goes between my kitchen and living room. I have it going under my dining room table, around mops, shoes sitting on the floor, that’s what makes it fun. Unless in you’re in a small studio apartment you’ll be fine. It’s awesome fun! Runs over carpet and tile! Probably not thick carpet. This is definitely a must have product though.