ThinkFun Gravity Maze - Falling Marble Logic Game - Challenging STEM Toy for Kids 8-12 - Gravity Marble Maze - Brain-Building Fun - Educational Gift - Boosts Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

I bought the ThinkFun Gravity Maze for my 10-year-old son, and it’s been a total hit! From the moment we opened the box, he was completely engaged. The game is beautifully designed with high-quality pieces that are sturdy and vibrant, making it a joy to play with.What I love most about this game is how it combines fun with learning. It’s a fantastic STEM toy that challenges kids to think critically and problem-solve as they work through increasingly complex challenges. My son spent hours playing with it, and I could see his excitement every time he figured out how to guide the marble through the maze. It’s incredibly satisfying to see him using his logic and spatial reasoning skills in such an entertaining way.Another great aspect is its versatility. It’s designed for kids aged 8 and up, but even adults can enjoy the puzzles. It’s the perfect balance of challenging and rewarding, keeping him engaged without feeling frustrated.I highly recommend the ThinkFun Gravity Maze to parents looking for a screen-free activity that promotes learning and creativity. It’s a great investment for family fun, and I can already tell it will be a favorite in our house for a long time!

It’s like marble run meets brain teaser. Each level gets trickier and more addictive. Great for kids and adults who like a challenge. My brain gets a workout, and my kids don’t even realize they’re learning. Total win.

Great game that fosters critical thinking and visual perceptual skills.

I got this for my niece who is turning six years old. It wasn't exactly what I was picturing from the images on the product page. The setup and pieces are much smaller than I was expecting, and I don't think they are as suitable to the age group it's identified for. I wish there was more ability to put the pieces together. Each piece you place is all in one part so that there isn't as much physicality needed to put things together like I thought it would be. I think it'd be more fun for kids to put all those parts together than have it already come that way. I think it's a fun option, but I don't expect my niece to play with it too much given how it comes.

Bought it for my 6-year old nephew, and he loved it!The game is set up so that my nephew could figure it out intuitively with minimal guidance.The game introduces children to fundamental concepts of physics and problem-solving mechanics in a very natural way. A ball rolling down the hill won't suddenly drop down in a straight line or turn on its own, no matter how much you want it to.The game rules are simple. There is a starting point and an end goal that are placed in a fixed orientation on the grid and a list of which pieces can be used freely to reach that end point. There may be additional fixed pieces on the grid at start, depending on the level.I pointed out the dots that help indicate orientation of fixed starting pieces, which one was start piece, and which one was the end piece, and my nephew was off on his own in minutes. His experience with Lego model sets made the importance of orienting the starting pieces correctly easy to pick up.The game gradually introduces levels of complexity: longer paths, double-stacked pieces, free pieces that need to be laid horizontally, solutions requiring the ball to cross back through the same piece multiple times, etc., allowing the learning process to progress intuitively. My nephew needed some encouragement and guidance at some of these progression points, but again, the uptake once he figured it out was both natural and rewarding for him (and me). Conceptually the game is a blast, even for adults.Like others, I find it extremely regrettable that a game with such well thought out mechanics, has some pretty obvious build quality and design issues. The pieces just don't snap satisfyingly into position, and an excited 6-year old might find himself getting a little frustrated when pieces fall out of place as he frantically rushes towards a solution. Additionally, the dots assisting with orientation are functionally sufficient, but could be more visible, and a side panel on the ramped cells labeled with an arrow indicating direction of the cell's inner path might also decrease the frustration of setting up the board of glaringly bright fluorescent clear plastic pieces, freeing up more time to be spent on the satisfying effort of solving the puzzle. I wouldn't mind paying another 5 to 7 dollars for a set with a more solid and polished feel.Still, the build is serviceable, and in the end, only a minor nuisance compared to the enjoyability of the puzzles themselves.

Fun game. Good for left and right brained people.

Really great activity for my child to do independently and can continue to challenge him.

Bought this as a present for my grandson. He was super excited to play the game but preferred to make up his own rules instead of following included directions. That was fine as it is versatile and can be used multiple ways to increase curiosity with very similar problem solving. Would buy again.