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Ravensburger Gravitrax Starter Set Marble Run & STEAM Accredited Toy For Kids Age 8 & Up - Endless Indoor Activity for Families
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Brand | Ravensburger |
Material | Plastic |
Age Range (Description) | 8 years & up |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 13.5 x 13.5 x 4.5 inches |
Educational Objective | Logical Thinking, Hand-Eye Coordination, Problem Solving, Spatial Awareness, STEM Toy |
About this item
- [GRAVITRAX - STARTER SET] Build action-packed track systems for hours of fascinating fun with the versatile “GraviTrax Starter-Set”! This set includes 122 pieces to help build your Marble run.
- [INNOVATIVE] The GraviTrax interactive track system allows you to design and build your own race tracks and experiment with gravity, magnetism, kinetics
- [STEM TOY] Boys and girls ages 8 and up can experience educational and science play. The franchise has sold over 15.5 million units worldwide and has ranked as the No.1 marble run system in the U.S., according to the NPD Group.
- [COMPATIBLE] Easily extend play time - All sets are compatible and functional with all GraviTrax systems
- [GREAT GIFT] GraviTrax is an a ideal holiday and birthday gift for creative, curious kids and adults who love to build.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 13.5 x 13.5 x 4.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 4.18 pounds |
Country of Origin | Czech Republic |
ASIN | B07B7HNLMG |
Item model number | 27597 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 8 years and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #18,162 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #15 in Marble Runs |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | July 2, 2018 |
Language | English, French, Dutch |
Manufacturer | Ravensburger |
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Product Description
With the Gravitrax interactive track system and marble run, you can design and build your own race tracks and experiment with gravity, magnetism, and kinetics to propel your ball to the finish. With a variety of tiles, levels, tracks and features, you can control the speed of each ball. The open-ended building concept offers endless possibilities to design a different track every time you play. Add flair and speed to your tracks with expansion sets and action accessories. Gravitrax is a fun STEM toy for boys and girls that comes with over 100 pieces and 18 different construction elements. The gravitrax starter set offers everything you need to begin building your own action-packed track systems. Discover how the laws of physics affect the track your ball takes with curves, crosses, freefalls and even a cannon. Experiment using different heights and angles to control the speed of the ball. The included tasks and construction plans introduce you to the world of gravitrax. Or let your creativity take over and begin constructing your own track designs from scratch.
From the manufacturer
Learn More: GraviTrax Starter Set
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The Interactive Marble Run System
GraviTrax is a marble run construction toy where you can build, race and experiment to get the marbles from start to finish.
The system includes a wide range of expansions and accessories to build bigger and faster marble runs.
Includes:
- Instructions, construction plan & task booklet
- 4 base plates, 2 transparent levels, 6 balls
- 40 large height tiles & 12 small height tiles
- 21 curves, 3 junctions, 2 switches, 1 3-in-1 tile
- 1 vortex, 1 launch pad, 1 magnetic cannon
- 3 long tracks, 6 medium tracks, 9 short tracks
- 1 finish line, 4 basic tiles, inserts for basic tiles
- 2 catchers, 1 freefall, 1 splash & 1 landing
What You Can Do With GraviTrax
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The GraviTrax Marble Run System
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COREGraviTrax is an interactive track system and marble run, you can design and build your own race tracks and experiment with gravity, magnetism, and kinetics to propel your marble to the finish. |
PROBuild Higher. Race Faster. GraviTrax PRO offers unique elements like pillars, walls, and balconies to build taller tracks with MORE SPEED. |
POWERThe NEW electronic elements and programming capabilities create a longer play experience and a sense of infinite energy and brain-building fun for players of all ages. |
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Customers like the quality, difficulty, ease of use, and gift-giving of the marble track set. For example, they mention it's well thought out, brings out the best in creativity, and is a great gift idea. That said, they're satisfied with the layout and the instructions are simple to follow. Opinions are mixed on the value.
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Customers like the quality of the marble track. They say it is an excellent toy that will keep players busy. They also say it's very good quality, and better than most. Customers also mention that it is very entertaining, and holds up well. They mention that the product is well thought out, and is enjoyed by kids and adults.
"...But I only have favorable things. It's creative, fun, great to do with your daughter or son and just overall amazing" Read more
"...for them to quickly decide which tracks to make but difficult enough to keep them engaged. There are difficulty levels which helps...." Read more
"...The quality is great and he can't wait to get expansion kits." Read more
"...Expandable with cool accessories. Enjoyed by kids and adults. Durable.Cons:..." Read more
Customers find the difficulty of the marble track to be fun and challenging, bringing out the best in creativity. They say it's a great idea to challenge young minds with STEM concepts, and it opens up kids imagination and problem solving. Customers also mention that the product is sophisticated and requires a very small slope to drive the marble, making it educational and good for critical thinking and problem-solving. They also enjoy the challenge this product provides, and find it fun learning STEM concepts.
"...But I only have favorable things. It's creative, fun, great to do with your daughter or son and just overall amazing" Read more
"...There are difficulty levels which helps. Overall we are very happy with this set." Read more
"...Variety of components for creativity. Fun learning of STEM concepts. Infinite track design possibilities. Expandable with..." Read more
"...it's a bit overpriced for plastic, cardboard, and steel, but it's nicely designed, and you do get hours and hours worth of fun for the money...." Read more
Customers find the marble track set easy to put together and follow. They also say the instructions are simple enough for them to quickly decide which tracks to make. Customers also appreciate the intuitive boards and pieces. They say the project is challenging but not too hard.
"...They're challenging but not too hard and she's totally into it. It's definitely a starter kit so you can run out of their suggestions after a month...." Read more
"...It was simple enough for them to quickly decide which tracks to make but difficult enough to keep them engaged...." Read more
"My son loves the sets and has a blast putting them all together. The quality is great and he can't wait to get expansion kits." Read more
"...It comes with instructions in several languages (each language has its own pamphlet), and there are two pattern books that show different layouts,..." Read more
Customers find the marble track to be a great gift for that age group, keeping boys and dads busy. They also say it's challenging but fun, making it a unique and fun gift idea. Customers also mention that the toy is excellent for kids and adults alike, and a stem game that's great for an only child.
"...But I only have favorable things. It's creative, fun, great to do with your daughter or son and just overall amazing" Read more
"Perfect gift for the little inquisitive building minds !" Read more
"...It is marble run for older kids, with whole new ways of designing tracks. Get this and get expansion sets too." Read more
"A great stem game and great for an only child. Purchased for granddaughter and by far her favorite gift she received" Read more
Customers like the layout of the marble track. They mention that it has endless possibilities, a variety of components for creativity, and lots of combinations to try. They also say the instructions are clear and the toy is easy to assemble. Customers also appreciate the add-ons and the growth potential of the product.
"Pros: Variety of components for creativity. Fun learning of STEM concepts. Infinite track design possibilities...." Read more
"...The starter set alone gives you a decent amount of pieces to play with, but you'll probably find yourself wanting the expansion kits and the add-on &..." Read more
"...bit expensive but our son loves them (10) and he likes that they have so many expansions." Read more
"...I have really enjoyed this. It is very good quality and you can make many different tracks with it...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the marble track. Some mention that it's a great value and worth the money, while others say that it is just expensive and you needs lots of extensions to make it work nice. Some say that the quality of the product is poor and the expansions are pricey. Overall, opinions are mixed and it'll depend on personal preferences.
"...Cons: Initial setup can be complex. Additional expansions are pricey. Needs ample space for building. Pieces don't..." Read more
"...The price of this set is comparable for the value of this set. I think its expensive but I also feel like I've gotten my money's worth...." Read more
"...Value-wise, yeah, it's a bit overpriced for plastic, cardboard, and steel, but it's nicely designed, and you do get hours and hours worth of fun for..." Read more
"...And he wants an advanced version~LOL. Definitely worth the money. Just try to keep everything in one box. There are a lot pieces." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the marble track. Some mention that everything fits together quite well, and the parts stay in place well. However, others say that the pieces do not secure in place, they do not snap in place or secure in any way. The pieces don't actually lock together and occasionally you'll accidentally bump something. After repeated builds, it does not stay together and is very flimsy. The silver ramps don''t fasten securely onto the hexagons, so if the puzzle gets bumped, and pieces don’'t always securely connect.
"...pricey. Needs ample space for building. Pieces don't always securely connect. Marbles are quite small (tough for kids)." Read more
"My 6 year old grandson loves this toyEasy to set up and stay set up" Read more
"...The pieces don't actually lock together, and occasionally you'll accidentally bump something and knock a piece off, but it's usually easy enough to..." Read more
"...The boards and pieces are very intuitive, and everything fits together quite well...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the accessories in the marble track set. They mention that the kit does not come with enough parts to be creative with, and that the pieces are missing or broken. Some customers also mention that add-ons are sold separately.
"...They only give you 6 balls, and all 6 are needed for the more complicated cannon layouts, so that's a little frustrating...." Read more
"...And the kit does not come with enough parts to get really creative with. You definitely have to buy the expander kits...." Read more
"One silver metal ball is missing. There are only 2 instead of 3" Read more
"...intense and exciting, (which it might be), but there are so many different kits offered and add-ons are sold separately...." Read more
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Variety of components for creativity.
Fun learning of STEM concepts.
Infinite track design possibilities.
Expandable with cool accessories.
Enjoyed by kids and adults.
Durable.
Cons:
Initial setup can be complex.
Additional expansions are pricey.
Needs ample space for building.
Pieces don't always securely connect.
Marbles are quite small (tough for kids).
The hexagonal grid is definitely unique, and takes a bit of thinking at first to get the pieces oriented properly. That's a good thing, though, right? :-) The marbles (actually steel ball bearings) stay on the track 99% of the time. The pieces don't actually lock together, and occasionally you'll accidentally bump something and knock a piece off, but it's usually easy enough to put it back. It's not really an issue for older kids and adults, but a young child whose lacks dexterity would get frustrated very quickly.
I was a little surprised that the base plates are actually just cardboard ... heavy cardboard ... but cardboard nonetheless. It's only been a day, but they seem to be holding up fine so far. Other than the cardboard base plates and the steel ball bearings, everything else is plastic. From the video, I kind of thought the silver track pieces would be metal, but they're also plastic, and obviously need to be handled carefully.
It comes with instructions in several languages (each language has its own pamphlet), and there are two pattern books that show different layouts, starting with simple ones all the way up to harder ones. I found them all to be super-simple, because it shows you step-by-step what to do, and where to put everything. Make sure you have your base plates turned the same way they do in the book, and use the green hexagons as guides so that you put the pieces in the proper places. Even the most complicated layout only took me about 15 or 20 minutes to do. It's worth mentioning that some of their layouts that use the cannon (included) , and I had to alter those to make them work. The cannon is surprisingly powerful, and would almost always send the ball shooting right out of the track. One ball has already rolled behind my desk and seems to have vanished from the face of the earth. They only give you 6 balls, and all 6 are needed for the more complicated cannon layouts, so that's a little frustrating. I did order all of the expansion sets and the other two "tricks" (loop and hammer), and there are supposed to be extra balls included with some of those. I wish all of the balls were colored, but it's not a huge deal. I got a red one, a blue one, a green one, and 3 silver ones.
I like that the launch pad has a button that launches the balls simultaneously, making races more fun. The clear level platform pieces are sturdy and it's nice to be able to see through them. I wouldn't recommend building underneath the centers of the platforms, though, because if something needs to be repaired or changed, there's often no room to reach under and fix it. If you do build under it, stay close to the edges where you can more easily reach the tracks, otherwise you'll find yourself carefully lifting the whole platform and hoping it doesn't come apart. ;-) I wish the vortex piece was bigger so the balls would take longer to spin around it. Sometimes they just kind of drop through without any spinning action.
Unlike some other marble runs, this set tends to be more horizontal than it is vertical. In other words, you're gonna need a big table. The four base plates measure a little over 24" square when assembled in a 2x2 layout.
The starter set alone gives you a decent amount of pieces to play with, but you'll probably find yourself wanting the expansion kits and the add-on "tricks". The video that's in the listing is a little misleading, because you don't get the loop or the hammer with the starter set. Those are extra. They also show more than one set in the video, so go by the written list of contents rather than what you see in the video. I wish they sold individual pieces separately, because some items are only available in the starter set. I would've liked to have a spare launch pad, a spare catcher, etc, but best as I can tell, you'd have to buy a second starter set to get more of some of the items. You might consider buying two starter sets and the "tricks" add-ons, rather than a starter set, the two expansion kits, and the "tricks". The cost difference isn't much. It just depends on which pieces are most important to you. EDIT: Yes, in hindsight, I wish I'd simply ordered two starter kits rather than the expansion kits. It's about $7-8 more, but you get a lot more stuff.
Value-wise, yeah, it's a bit overpriced for plastic, cardboard, and steel, but it's nicely designed, and you do get hours and hours worth of fun for the money.
The set is very nicely packaged in a sturdy box (great for storage) and arrived in perfect condition.
Edited to add this tip: If you have several level platforms and run out of the gray/black height tiles, use paper towel or toilet paper rolls cut to the right size instead. That'll free up a good number of height tiles, without having to buy more. :-) Usually 3 stacks of the height tiles are needed to support a level platform. I still use one stack of height tiles to make sure the platform stays in place, but I've been able to replace the remaining two stacks of height tiles with paper towel rolls. (Hope that makes sense.)
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Really great fun, easy to use, endless track possibilities. Has kept them busy for hours and hours!
There is a manual with pre-designed tracks to build, but once you’ve done a couple of those, it all makes sense and our kids prefer to create their own now.
As we bought 2 sets we are able to combine all the pieces and make some quite long tracks like the video attached. You will find you’ll definitely want more track than just the starter set, so I’d recommend getting some extra track and one of the expansion add-ons too to make it really great. The magnetic cannon is probably the most useful.
Some of the critical things are sometime the blocks to make tower do not fit together snug, so there is some movement, so always be aware as bumping into it will at time knock it out a bit and the marble will not roll properly, i would say 80 to 90% is decent. But the positive is you can sort these out bend the bottom tabs a bit or use for one layer, there is always a solution to these problem, but I surprise that being injection molded, there are some inconsistent tightness, I found the paper cardboard base 100% tight. This does not warrant knocking a star, but worth mentioning, as younger kids may have some issue and perhaps cannot figure out why the run may not work, so as a parent you know to look for these lose blocks either base or upper run part pieces.
Overall a great starter set, seems pricey, but for the overall package it does hit all hit the points necessary to be rated highly. in amazon you want the rating to be at the minimum 60%, ideally above 70%, this is over 80% and lives up to the hype in my book. I will order other expansion kit for this and review them in the future.