SmartMax Mega Ball Run STEM Magnetic Discovery Building and Ball Run Set Featuring Safe, Extra-Strong, Oversized Building Pieces for Ages 3+

My grandson really liked this toy. It stimulates him to make different arrangements and provides hours of enjoyment. It is durable and strong material so I know it will last him many years of playtime.

I almost didn't buy this because there were so many reviews that criticized the ball run for "not being stable enough." I have a three year old and was worried building the run would be an effort in futility if he just knocked it over every time he played. I was desperate to find something creative and lasting for his 3rd Bday so despite misgivings we went for it. I am glad I did. Although the run on the front is difficult to copy just from the pic (no step by step instructions) we were able to do it in about 30 minutes. Despite my 3 year old "helping," we were still able to get it together and it was stable enough for my 3 and 5 year old to play for an hour. They endlessly put the balls through. They didn't knock it down once accidentally. The design is tricky and I suspect that people with stability issues missed a key stabilizing piece here or there. This is a great product with so much potential for creativity. I highly recommend it.

Useless general pictures that leave you wondering how and why.

Very very cool toy! it is like the new version of Lego (when Lego was cool). As you can see it is expensive and I have already compiled 3 different sets and it is still not enough. I estimate I will need a total of 6 sets combined to test my structural engineering ability. Cost and size of the sets are the negative feedback but the product has no negative. My 4 year old likes it as well.

I bought this large set for my grandson for Christmas. What a rip-off! There are just a few combinations of arrangements and my son-in-law had to help put it together for him because it takes an adult to inure out how to configure to get the ball drop ramps to function properly. It is also not as sturdy as it appears, so if child tries to move a section, it all comes apart. Don't waste your money. I should have gotten more Legos instead.

Great design

This toy is by far one of the best toys! While it is a bit spendy it will be a life time of fun. We have some of the tunnles the they make for duplos and they dont stay together very well, these connect and are pretty solid. I would say though that you might want to get more than one set.

I bought this for my 2.5 year old grandson who has a Smartmax Elite building set and saw the Ball Run in the brochure. We have a traditional wooden marble run set he loves to play with, but the small marbles are a nightmare., so this Megaball Run was a great solution. My grandson can use it by himself, but he does need an adult to set up the more elaborate runs shown in the pictures. I really love the SmartMax products despite the high price points. Pros: Snaps together easily Large parts great for younger kids No choking hazards Goes with other Smartmax sets Cons: Pricey Designs lack stability Pictures only for "instructions" 1 star off for the price