Gumball Machine Maker

Ages 6+ Super sweet stunts! Build your own gumball machines and learn physics lessons in the process. A turn of a handle dispenses one gumball at a time out of the clear storage globe and down the track. The gumballs land in a collection cup and can easily and sanitarily be returned to the globe for another run. The track segments can be moved around on the base to create an almost limitless number of different gumball machines. As the gumballs roll down the track, they perform cool stunts and tricks. Stunts include a pulley lift, pendulum, funnel, trampoline, variable-slope ramp, pinball launcher, and domino slide. Each segment of the track teaches a different lesson in mechanical physics, allowing users to explore topics including simple machines, force, motion, momentum, gravity, Newton’s laws, energy transfer, and more. Skills Math and physics skills Problem-solving skills Hand-eye coordination Fine motor skills Critical thinking skills Independent or group play Contents The kit works with standard machine-size, 16-mm (5/8-inch) gumballs, the a small supply of gumballs are included to get you started. A pulley lift, pendulum, funnel, trampoline, pinball launcher, domino slide, and more. Awards 2019 Parents’ Choice Silver Award 2020 Toy of the Year finalist (STEM/STEAM Toy category) 2019 ASTRA Best Toys for Kids Finalist (Science & Discovery category) 2019 Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide