{"title":"CONNETIX Magnetic Ball Runs","description":"\u003cp\u003eCONNETIX ball runs combine magnetic tiles with tubes, ramps and balls so children can design their own marble-run style courses. They can test, adjust and rebuild as they go, which makes ball runs one of the best STEAM toys for exploring gravity, speed, cause and effect, and problem solving through play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich CONNETIX ball run is right for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting out:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Ball Run Bright Pack or Ball Run Pastel Pack, complete sets of tiles plus ball run pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe biggest set:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Super Ball Run Pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething special:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Ball Run Galaxy Pack, with glitter tiles and light balls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlready have tiles?\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a Ball Run Expansion Pack or the Ball Run Launcher Pack to your collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLost a few balls?\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacement Ball Packs are available in Rainbow and Pastel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee how the ball runs compare with other sets in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/connetix-buying-guide\"\u003eCONNETIX buying guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBall run FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo ball run packs work with my existing CONNETIX tiles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Ball run pieces attach to standard CONNETIX tiles, so you can build them into any creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat age are CONNETIX ball runs for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're recommended for ages 3+ and contain small parts, including balls, so supervise younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need an expansion pack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Ball Run Bright, Pastel, Galaxy and Super packs are complete sets. Expansion and Launcher packs are for building bigger, more complex runs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"connetix-rainbow-replacement-ball-pack","title":"CONNETIX Rainbow Replacement Ball Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe CONNETIX Rainbow Replacement Ball Pack is a 12-piece add-on pack of wooden balls for CONNETIX magnetic tile ball runs. It is ideal for replacing runaway balls or adding more to your ball run play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Red wooden balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Green wooden balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Blue wooden balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Yellow wooden balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Orange wooden balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Purple wooden balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy kids love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore balls means more racing – send several down the run at once and see which finishes first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo of each colour makes it easy to play matching and colour-sorting games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo more hunting under the couch for the last missing ball before play can start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for sharing, so siblings and friends can each have their own balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it helps develop\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBall run play is a hands-on introduction to gravity, momentum and cause and effect. With extra balls, children can test what happens when several roll at once, compare routes, and adjust their tracks when balls collide or stall – building problem-solving, persistence and early science thinking along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces: 12 wooden balls (2 each of red, green, blue, yellow, orange and purple)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended age: 3+ (contains small parts – supervise young children)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: for use with CONNETIX ball run packs – this pack contains balls only, no tiles or tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaming: CONNETIX Rainbow packs have been updated and renamed Bright – these balls suit both\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need other packs to use this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This pack contains wooden balls only, so you will need a CONNETIX ball run pack (or ball run tubes and tiles) to roll them through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it suit my Rainbow Ball Run?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This pack is made to supplement or expand Rainbow Ball Run play. Rainbow packs have since been renamed Bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a good way to expand a ball run?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Extra balls are a simple, low-cost way to make an existing ball run more exciting, especially for group play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to this product being oversized we will only ship within New Zealand. For international orders please contact us for a quote: info@littlebambinos.nz\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/connetix-ball-run\"\u003eCONNETIX Magnetic Ball Runs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/connetix-base-plates-add-ons\"\u003eCONNETIX Base Plates \u0026amp; Add-ons\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/connetix\"\u003eCONNETIX range\u003c\/a\u003e. Not sure which set? 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CONNETIX Rainbow packs are now known as Bright, and every piece works with both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36 x Connecting squares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Double bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 x Right angle tubes (90 degree bend)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 x U-shaped tubes (180 degree bend)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 x Spiral tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x X tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 x Wooden balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy kids love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiral tubes send balls whirling round and are great for eye tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-entry bowls make it easy for two children to race and play together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eX tubes redirect and pivot the action for unexpected diversions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight angle and U-shaped tubes add twists, turns and changes of direction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix extra wooden balls mean more runs going at once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it helps develop\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBall runs are hands-on physics. Children test how gravity, height and angles change a ball's speed and path, learn cause and effect as they adjust their designs, and build problem-solving and persistence when a run doesn't work first time. The double bowls also encourage collaboration and turn-taking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces: 66\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended age: 3+ (contains small parts and magnets – supervise young children)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: non-toxic ABS plastic tiles, BPA, lead \u0026amp; phthalate free; includes wooden balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnets: fully enclosed, secured with ultrasonic welding and metal rivets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: works with all CONNETIX packs; designed to expand a CONNETIX Ball Run set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: wipe clean with a damp cloth, no harsh chemicals, do not submerge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in Australia, manufactured in China with regular independent safety and quality testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need other packs to use this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an expansion pack designed to build on a CONNETIX Ball Run set. For the biggest builds, pair it with the CONNETIX Ball Run, a Base Plate Pack and the 40-piece Ball Run Expansion Pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with the newer Bright packs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. CONNETIX Rainbow packs have been updated and renamed Bright, and they all connect together. Every CONNETIX pack also connects with every other CONNETIX pack, including Pastel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for playing with siblings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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Children aged 3+ can design, build and race their way through gravity-powered runs, from simple slopes to towering creations with twists, turns and drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 × Connector Tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 × Standard Square Tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 × U Pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 × Small Turns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 × Connector Rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 × Wooden Balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 × Short Straights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 × Long Straights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 × Spiral Tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × Staircases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 × Slides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × Bowl Pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × Split Tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Funnel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Release Gate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Inspiration Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy kids love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix spiral tubes and clear connector rings that click together for a seamless look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit pieces send balls travelling in different directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA release gate drops balls from anywhere in the build, and a square funnel merges several balls into one path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedesigned bowls with higher walls help keep balls on track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild branching pathways and side-by-side race courses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it helps develop\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBall runs turn STEAM concepts into play. Children see motion, gravity and cause and effect in action as they adjust slopes and turns, and they build critical thinking, persistence and resilience by testing a run, watching where the ball escapes, and redesigning until it works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces: 114\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended age: 3+ (contains small parts \/ magnets — supervise young children)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: non-toxic ABS plastic, BPA, lead \u0026amp; phthalate free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnets: fully enclosed, secured with ultrasonic welding and metal rivets (magnetic tiles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: works with all CONNETIX packs (Pastel and Bright), including other CONNETIX ball run packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: wipe clean with a damp cloth, do not submerge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need other packs to use this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It includes tiles, tubes, balls and connectors, so it is a complete ball run on its own. Add other CONNETIX packs for taller and longer runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many children can play with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 114 pieces there is plenty for siblings or friends to build together, such as side-by-side race courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with my CONNETIX Bright tiles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Every CONNETIX pack connects with every other CONNETIX pack, so Pastel and Bright mix freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/connetix-ball-run\"\u003eCONNETIX Magnetic Ball Runs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/connetix-pastel-magnetic-tiles\"\u003eCONNETIX Pastel Magnetic Tiles\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/connetix\"\u003eCONNETIX range\u003c\/a\u003e. Not sure which set? See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/connetix-buying-guide\"\u003eCONNETIX buying guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Connetix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40242931269726,"sku":"CT-P-00106-BR","price":169.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/4077\/files\/connetix-ball-run-pastel-114pc-box.png?v=1787094568"},{"product_id":"connetix-ball-run-bright-pack-114pc","title":"CONNETIX Ball Run Bright Pack 114 pc","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe CONNETIX Ball Run Bright Pack is a 114-piece magnetic ball run set combining magnetic tiles with clear fluted tubes, wooden balls and connector squares in eight bright colours. Previously known as the Rainbow Ball Run, this new and improved pack lets children build twisting tracks, launch races and redesign their runs again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 × Connector Tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 × Standard Square Tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 × U Pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 × Small Turns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 × Connector Rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 × Wooden Balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 × Short Straights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 × Long Straights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 × Spiral Tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 × Slides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × Staircases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × Bowl Pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × Split Tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Funnel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Release Gate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Inspiration Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy kids love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix spiral tubes send balls twisting down the run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit pieces create branching paths and side-by-side races\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe release gate lets kids load and launch several balls at once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear connector rings join tubes for long, uninterrupted runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedesigned bowls have higher walls to keep balls on track as they swirl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it helps develop\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBall runs turn building into hands-on science. Children explore gravity, motion and cause and effect as they test how height, angles and turns change a ball's speed and path. Every run that doesn't work is a new engineering challenge, building problem-solving, persistence and resilience, while the square funnel and release gate encourage planning and experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces: 114\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended age: 3+ (contains small parts and magnets – supervise young children)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: non-toxic ABS plastic, BPA, lead \u0026amp; phthalate free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnets: fully enclosed, secured with ultrasonic welding and metal rivets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: works with all CONNETIX packs, including tile packs to build bigger towers for your runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: wipe clean with a damp cloth, do not submerge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as the old Rainbow Ball Run?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt replaces it. 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Children experiment with gravity, speed and cause and effect, testing angles and heights to keep balls moving. When a run stalls, they troubleshoot and rebuild – developing problem-solving, persistence and early engineering thinking. The double bowls also encourage turn-taking and collaborative play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces: 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended age: 3+ (contains small parts and magnets – supervise young children)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: non-toxic ABS plastic, BPA, lead \u0026amp; phthalate free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnets: fully enclosed, secured with ultrasonic welding and metal rivets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: works with all CONNETIX packs; designed to expand the CONNETIX Pastel Ball Run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: wipe clean with a damp cloth, do not submerge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need other packs to use this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis expansion includes connecting squares, tubes and wooden balls, and is designed to extend your ball run. For the biggest builds, pair it with the Pastel Ball Run, a Base Plate Pack and the 62 piece Starter Pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with Bright ball run pieces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Every CONNETIX pack connects with every other, so Pastel and Bright ball run pieces can be mixed in the same build.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many children can play with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe double-entry bowls are made for shared play, so two children can race balls side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/connetix-ball-run\"\u003eCONNETIX Magnetic Ball Runs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/connetix-pastel-magnetic-tiles\"\u003eCONNETIX Pastel Magnetic Tiles\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/connetix\"\u003eCONNETIX range\u003c\/a\u003e. Not sure which set? 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This pack contains balls only, for use with a CONNETIX ball run pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these the pastel colours?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. There are two balls in each of eight pastel colours: berry, rose, lemon, peach, mint, emerald, violet and sapphire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix these with my Bright ball run?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. All CONNETIX packs are designed to work together, so the balls can be used across your ball run collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to this product being oversized we will only ship within New Zealand. For international orders please contact us for a quote: info@littlebambinos.nz\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/connetix-ball-run\"\u003eCONNETIX Magnetic Ball Runs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/connetix-base-plates-add-ons\"\u003eCONNETIX Base Plates \u0026amp; Add-ons\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/connetix\"\u003eCONNETIX range\u003c\/a\u003e. Not sure which set? 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Made for children aged 3+, it pairs clear fluted tubes, slides, bends and connector pieces with exclusively designed light balls for dazzling, glowing ball runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21 × Standard Squares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 × Connector Squares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 × U Pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 × Small Turns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 × Short Straights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × Slides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × Bend Pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × Light Balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Classic Bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Inspiration Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy kids love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight balls race through ramps, turns and bowls, reflecting through the glitter tiles like comet trails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch off the lights and watch the Galaxy Pack glow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace-inspired glitter colours for imaginative space-themed builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix of tubes, slides and bends to design new runs every time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it helps develop\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBall runs make STEAM concepts hands-on. Children experiment with speed, gravity and direction, see cause and effect as they adjust each slope, and build problem-solving, persistence and confidence. The light and sparkle add sensory exploration and storytelling to every build.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces: 61\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended age: 3+ (contains small parts \/ magnets — supervise young children)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: non-toxic ABS plastic, BPA, lead \u0026amp; phthalate free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnets: fully enclosed, secured with ultrasonic welding and metal rivets (magnetic tiles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: works with all CONNETIX packs, including other CONNETIX ball run packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: wipe clean with a damp cloth, do not submerge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need other packs to use this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It includes tiles, tubes and balls for a complete ball run. 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Children experiment with force, speed and momentum, test cause and effect each time they adjust a layout, and develop problem-solving and persistence as they work out why a ball stops or speeds up. 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