MindWare Gearjits: Carnival Marble Coaster – Wooden Puzzle Marble Run Set for Adults and Kids Ages 12 & Up

Get your engineering wheels turning! Kick off this double-duty activity by putting together laser-cut wood pieces, then turn the crank to set the elaborate system of gears, rods and wheels into motion, sending marbles flowing through the course. Young engineers will marvel at the way the pieces work together as marbles climb the Elevator Extravaganza, spiral through the Topsy-Turvy Tower and bounce their way through the Funhouse Flippers! This product was designed, developed and rigorously play tested in Minnesota. Clear & precise instructions were written by our internal industrial designer for assembly success. It was carefully manufactured through close partnerships with reputable factories in China, and conforms to the highest standards of quality and safety.

• WORKING MARBLE RUN COASTER: Build a 10” x 9” wooden marble run coaster from beautiful, laser-cut wood pieces, with no glue and no tools! Pieces slot together securely to make a sturdy finished model.
• TOYS THAT TEACH: This intricate activity combines traditional building sets with principles found in leading STEM toys for a highly satisfying and educational experience. It will exercise your fine motor skills, creativity, perseverance and dexterity.
• A MARVEL TO BEHOLD: A turn crank brings the principles of mechanics to life, setting the coaster’s elaborate system of gears, rods and wheels in motion smoothly. Engineers of all ages will enjoy watching the pieces work together to send the marbles racing through the coaster!
• DISPLAY-WORTHY: A masterful, brightly colored finished form makes this intricate coaster one you’ll want to display for years to come.
• INCLUDES: 7 wood sheets with 233 precut pieces, 22 steel shafts, 40 shaft sleeves, 1 isolation column, 2 nuts, 1 screw, 10 steel marbles, wax, sandpaper and illustrated instructions. (Ages 12 and up)