Marble runs are one of the most fun STEM toys available. They consist of a number of different trough-shaped pieces that marbles roll through to end up at the finishing point. They help kids start to ...

JK Brickworks, the genius mind behind some of the coolest motorized LEGO statues of all time, has created a LEGO marble run for his latest project. And thanks to its use of a little motorized elevator ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Marblelous’ building kits feature Wi-Fi-connected Smart-Tricks that can activate your smart home. Marblelous’ ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Burt Helm A great marble run, like any good learning toy, sparks curiosity and ...

If you were particularly good at playing Mouse Trap as a child, marble runs might be for you. But instead of trapping a fake mouse, industrious marble fanatics construct elaborate mazes to send ...

Moore curve marble run is a fascinating, 3D-printable project that uses a motor to push marbles. The motorized run incorporates a lift with a spiral guiding rail and steeper slopes for acceleration.

Jelle Bakker of Jelle's Marble Runs is perhaps the best in the business when it comes to building contraptions for thousands and thousands of marbles to cascade through. His runs take on epic ...

We’ve seen some amazing fan-made marble runs lately. Some are made out of cardboard, and some of LEGO. But thanks to the folks at Laughing Squid, we’ve found one movie fans will especially love. We’ve ...

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There are few things that can keep a certain kind of mechanically-inclined mind entranced as well as a marble run, and few structures that look as interestingly organic as procedurally-generated ...