This is the only marble run that I could find that has path splitters, like the set that I had as a child. This set comes with 2 splitters, and they have a little tab that makes the path alternate for each marble. It's sturdy and fits together well. We have a Quercetti marble run that I can't stand - it is overengineered and difficult to put together, in addition to not fitting together well. This one is WAY better; I may even like it better than my old set.
O ya, my kids like it too. :)
Mikemay21
January 05, 2015
– Lufkin, TX
Too much fun!
This is an awesome set. The possibilities are limitless. Make sure and get the add on kit too. Once again a fun toy that helps you learn as well.
pmitch
January 05, 2015
– Fort Walton Beach, FL
Great learning tool!
I was hoping this would be a thought-provoking activity for my granddaughters and their dad! (He just can't get into the doll play!) This worked. Dad became just as engaged as my seven year old granddaughter. The four year old found it a bit difficult, but with adult help, she was fine. The four year old and the seven year old were not successful together...
I am also glad I got the larger set. The more pieces, the more runs for the marbles!! Easy to take apart and store. I was also glad there were no directions or patterns to create--that really "forced" the girls to problem solve and create on their own.
Nikki12
January 05, 2015
My kids loved this product.
I bought it for my 5 year old, but my 8 year old loves it. It has worked out because they build together. They spend hours on it. It is a bit tricky to balance all the towers during the build, but once it is constructed, they love it.
AmberT
January 02, 2015
– Salt Lake City, UT
Great product, hours of fun
Santa brought this for my 3 kids ages 11, 7 and 5. All them have fun with it and they have a good time together. There is enough peices that they can each build a section and there is no fighting. The peices fit well and are easily put together by my 5 year old.
mptsmom
January 01, 2015
great size for hours of fun
my 11yo recieved this as a holiday gift---hours of fun--building by himself// hours of fun with his 4yo nephew//and even dad got into the act with an over the top run...HIGHLY RECOMMEND
sfses1234
January 01, 2015
This product is a wonderful tool to keep your children busy
Although this product captured my children's attention (children aged 10-3), and kept them busy, I was kind of disappointed that it didn't give a diagram of things that could build. I fell that with that diagram it would be easier for us to make our own "towers" that work.
howserdn5
December 31, 2014
Awesome Set!
Great set. Works with the Galt set (identical) we already had. I'll probably buy more add-on sets in the future if more unique pieces come out.
Heidi49
December 31, 2014
– South Carolina, USA
Great for whole family!
This was the one gift our 5 year old got for Christmas that we have all enjoyed! I think she would have been a little overwhelmed by all the parts just by herself but it has turned into a wonderful family fun item. Our child spins hours dropping marbles down the different runs and entertaining herself after we have all spent time building the structures. I highly recommend this marble run to families that enjoy spending hands on quality time with their children. We plan on getting another set for more options.
Jane1840
December 31, 2014
– New York, USA
Fun and educational
I bought Marble Run for my 4 year old grandson. It reminded me of a sculpture in our local mall where balls drop and move parts, similar to the marble run toy. Kids of all ages love that sculpture so I thought he would like having a similar toy at home. All three grand kids play with it so it's even a better purchase.
Woodfern
December 30, 2014
– New Hampshire, USA
Great play for all ages.
Great for one person or several to play with at once. Our nine year old granddaughter wanted it for Christmas, and it was a Big Hit. Older sister, parents, grandparents were all captivated and involved. Worth the money. The only imperfection I could see was a little wobbliness setting it up on the rug because of narrow bottom pieces. This toy is a winner for all ages.
Allison88
December 29, 2014
Best toy under the Christmas tree
I bought this for my 5 and 7-yr old despite the much lower age range that was advertised. I can't imagine a 3- or 4-yr old being able to appreciate this like older kids might. It was hands-down the coolest gift of the season. There are so many ways to build and configure this; then once it's built, it's so much fun to send the marbles down the different paths. The best part? The marbles can go down a chute, become airborne, and land in baskets to continue the run.
Awesome toy. I seriously spent two hours playing with it one night after the kids went to bed, with the "excuse" that I would surprise them with a newly configured marble run in the morning... but in all honesty, I just couldn't get enough!
