This mat has to be the happiest mat i’ve ever seen. With its bright colors, sharp image print, an ample layer of rubber silicon on the backing to prevent creasing it’s a perfect mat to celebrate most happy occasions. The surface is slick, allowing the tiles to glide easily across the mat. The mat is shipped folded in a polybag. If you’d prefer it to be rolled and boxed, it’s an additional $4.00. BUT…I’ve mailed 100’s of mats in the past year, usually in poly bags, I’ve never had a single creasing complaint. It’s because of the rubber silicone backing. It’s your choice but there will be a $4.00 charge for additional mailing costs