Learning Resources Tumble Trax Magnetic Marble Run

This is an engaging, stimulating and versatile toy that all 3 of my children have loved for years. We have had two sets, each coming with a damaged piece. Each set also has included a piece with a weaker magnetic backing. Overall, they stick well. The set includes idea cards that my kids have never used, but I find to be fun. The ball can roll down really fast when they are slanted enough, little ones get really excited about it!

Very fun!

My 4 year old loves it. Trying to build a future civil engineer!

Painted and area on my wall using magnetic paint and it worked great, my kids love it.

We have used this product about 10 times as a self-directed center for 3-5 year old preschoolers. The clear plastic that holds the marble in is pulling away from the foam. The students naturally pull at it when moving the pieces around. It needs to be attached better or made as one piece. Other than that, we have very much enjoyed the challenge and excitement of this product.

I was surpised as the size of these... larger than I anticipated. The magnets work well, and the kids love the challenge. Takes some practice for my little ones to figure these out, but that's actually what I love about this product... it stretches their brain, it's engaging, and fosters problem solving skills and cooperative play. Might have to get a second set... would be fun once they master using it, to bring out another set for them to make a "HUGE" marble run. ;) I can see that being a big hit! And.. it's NOT A SCREEN!! It's hands on learning. I'll take that every time.

My 5 year old loves playing with his Tumble Trax. Only issue I had was I ordered one set - received one confirmation email for my order and one shipping notification for my order - however, I received two separate sets and was billed twice. :(

I bought this set to play at my house with my 5-year-old granddaughter, and she loved it! The cards give us good ideas for track design, but she also feels free to try her hand at her own designs. I can see us playing with this marble run for many years.

My son loves this toy and I love it's simplicity. Demonstrations of gravity, friction and a few other simple physics lessons are a great start toward a scientific mind. Only 4 stars because I'd like the quality to be a little higher, but themselves the ropes sometimes.

It's good

This is a good idea, but they fall apart very easily. I had it as a center choice for K-2nd grade, and about half of the clear plastic fronts have fallen off after just a few days. This is what actually keeps the marble in. It looks like the magnets are stronger than the adhesive. I guess it would work if you supervised carefully to make sure they didn't pull by the plastic...but who can do that?

This is a brilliant marble race which children love. I like the fact it can stick to the fridge and be changed for extra learning potential. Excellent product.

I completely understand why this toy is award winning. Everyone who comes into our house wants to play with the Tumble Trax, including the adults. It's an addicting game, and is great to get little ones thinking about physics and angles. I also love that it doesn't take up a lot of space. I put the magnets on our fridge while I'm cooking or doing things in the kitchen and it keeps our daughter entertained the entire time.

My 3.5 year old was obsessed with the marble run at school but we don't have space for that in our NYC apartment. These TRAX are the perfect toy for us. We popped this onto our refrigerator and he has played with it every single day for the last week that we've had it there. He loves moving the pieces around testing out the different combinations. There are tons of possibilities. It's well made, colorful and super fun. My only recommendation is to also buy a jar of extra marbles because you will lose a bunch under the fridge.

Bought this to be used at my house by the grandkids. They are enjoying building the ramp and maze ideas that come with the kit. They are also enjoying building their own designs! I love that the kids are off the couch and are putting the electronic devices away for awhile. This allows them to DO and PLAY! I told a friend about Tumble Trax and she immediately ordered 2 kits.

Better suited for 5 or 6 year old children

I put this activity on the side of my filing cabinet. I teach gifted students from K-5. Even the 5th graders love it and try to use as many pieces as possible.

I highly recommend this as long as you have a metal surface. My first graders use this on a metal teacher's desk and filing cabinet. Kids use critical thinking skills to learn about spatial awareness and other math skills such as velocity and angle. Works as promised.

Bought 2 of this item and gave one as a gift to a four year old and the other will go to a five year old. The 4 year old only took a few times showing him how to match it up and he was off and running with changing the pieces and making it all work.

We love this marble run!!! My son (4) and daughter (6) enjoy creating different mazes. Sometimes they create 2 marble runs and race. My husband and I enjoy it as much as the kids:) AND it has such a pretty design on each piece. This product is graphically pleasing, thought provoking, results in analysis, and is fun for ALL!!!!