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We bought the PicassoTiles Marble Run 100 Piece Magnetic Tiles as a present for our 3.5-year-old son—and I have to admit, he’s not the only one enjoying them! Think modern-day Mouse Trap meets magnets. He already had a set of PicassoTiles and loves building, so this was a great extension.I was initially concerned that the marbles might be too small, but they’re actually larger than traditional marbles, which was a relief. I still would make note of this for younger kids who are prone to putting random things in their mouths. The colors of the tiles are vibrant and fun to mix and match, adding to the overall play experience.The included photo inspiration booklet is a great touch. My son and I have had a lot of fun recreating the pictures, and then adding onto them to make new, more complex structures. It’s a great way to spark creativity and problem-solving.The only downside is that the stacking and attachment process can be a bit challenging for a 3.5-year-old. It’s definitely more of a team effort at this age, but that’s also what makes it a great bonding activity. One thing to note: the clear tube pieces are a little fragile—we did break one early on, so it’s worth being careful when assembling or taking things apart.We enjoyed this set so much that we ended up buying another for our soon-to-be 5 year old nephew’s birthday. If your child enjoys building and imaginative play, this set is a fantastic choice. Highly recommend!

Such fun! Bought it for our 4 year old for an after school activity. It has entertained and challenged the entire family! I did add a magnet to both ends of the tubes so she would not have to click the tubes into place. A bit too challenging for her, but I am sure in another year or so it will be just fine and she can make even more creations.

We are two weeks into our homeschool, and this marble run set has been a favorite activity so far with my kids (ages 10, 7, and the 13 year-old even enjoys designing along with her siblings at times). I have really enjoyed watching them learn about engineering and physics along the way as they design the marble run and make adjustments to get the balls all the way to the end. They have to think about how the number of turns, connections the ball rolls over, and height of each level/drops along the way influence the motion of the ball. As their builds get more elaborate, there is also more critical thinking and planning involved--they have to think several steps ahead. Fantastic educational toy! I am really happy with this purchase; my kids have already enjoyed it for hours!Here are a few things to keep in mind with this set:-Picasso Tiles are compatible with Magnatiles, so not only can you use Magnatiles to enhance the build, but your kids can then use the Picasso Tiles included in this set to enhance other magnetic tile building.-Only the magnetic tiles (square pieces with the round holes that connect to the marble track pieces) are magnetic. The marble track pieces--straight track/tube (long & short), turn or slide pieces, etc. are not magnetic, but snap into the magnetic tiles. This is fine from a building perspective, but definitely something to be aware of.-Because of the snapping/clicking way in which the magnetic tiles and marble track pieces connect, I would be careful using this set with the preschool set, as they could not only shorten the life of the pieces by pulling them apart too forcefully, but also would get frustrated more easily while building, because it will be harder for them to connect the pieces. If you plan to play alongside your preschooler, this would work just fine, but don't expect it to be an independent play option for that age group. My 7 & 10 year-old can easily build on their own; I would expect most 6 year-olds to handle it well too.-It is most fun if you already have some Magnatiles or Picasso tiles on hand, as your kids will be able to get more creative in their designs & the design will be more sturdy (less frustration!). We have 70 individual Magnatiles (mix of square & triangle pieces) & also the large Picasso Tiles stabilizer base set--fantastic to use along with this set and with other magnetic tile building! You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/PicassoTiles-Supersized-Stabilizer-Construction-Engineering/dp/B07G33CMC6/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=picasso+tiles+base+set&qid=1599484015&sr=8-6-The "marble" is larger than your standard marble and it is weighted but not as heavy as many standard marbles. My kids have not yet attempted to use a standard marble but I don't know why they wouldn't work. I would imagine the larger ball is less of a chocking hazard, but I don't have little ones around the house anymore.Overall a super fun set for the elementary age group & 4-5 year olds with assistance (middle schoolers will likely join the fun at some point, but probably won't stick with it for too long). I like that the marble track pieces allow for an open-face track or tubes when two identical pieces are used together--my kids like to do a mix of both. Stabilizer bases and extra magnetic tiles will definitely increase the fun and design possibilities and your kids will have tons of fun while learning.

I ordered this set as another option to the previous 101 pieces Blocks with Car Base that I gave my grandson at Christmas which he loves. He was so excited to see the box and that it was “different” than the one he already had with the track tiles and balls to drop down. The only downside was the quality of this one. While unpacking the pieces from the bags in the box, one of the dish pieces was already cracked. It is hard to tell an excited child that we would have to pack everything up to return for a replacement and just kept it. We presently have a design built and will work around the cracked piece and the one it is connected to try and limit the cracking by limiting the pieces being put together and taken apart.Educational item: 5 starsQuality: 3 stars

All my grandkids love making the marble runs. They are a little tricky and difficult to take apart but I assume with lots of use it will get easier. I love watching them create different structures. The set was used by ages 3 to 12 even 16 and 17 year olds joined in the fun

So far, these are great! My granddaughter, who is 4 1/2, has enjoyed putting them together in different configurations. The material appears to be sturdy as easy for her small hands to grasp. This Marble Run makes a great gift for a child and will build their creativity. It also works well with another building set which I purchased.

I highly recommend! So much fun to use them with different magnetic sets and make some really neat and creative mazes. They can be difficult to snap and unsnap so I suggest doing that carefully.

I bought this for my 4 yr old but quickly realized that this wasn't a great choice for a young child. The pieces are too fragile and the magnets dont hold well enough for any structure to stay intact for more than 15 min unless you are VERY careful.The larger marbles were the main reason I picked this kit but 1 of the 3 in the kit broke after rolling out of the run too fast.I think the company needs to reassess the recommended age rating because this toy really isn't suitable for younger children.