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    • Gecko Run: Marble Run - Challenge Edition Marble Runs Thames & Kosmos
    • Gecko Run: Marble Run - Challenge Edition Marble Runs Thames & Kosmos
    • Gecko Run: Marble Run - Challenge Edition Marble Runs Thames & Kosmos
    • Gecko Run: Marble Run - Challenge Edition Marble Runs Thames & Kosmos
    • Gecko Run: Marble Run - Challenge Edition Marble Runs Thames & Kosmos
    • Gecko Run: Marble Run - Challenge Edition Marble Runs Thames & Kosmos
    • Gecko Run: Marble Run - Challenge Edition Marble Runs Thames & Kosmos

    Gecko Run: Marble Run - Challenge Edition

    Race a friend, complete 32 marble-run building challenges.

    $64.95

    Game on! The Gecko Run Challenge Edition includes everything you need to challenge yourself or others to a marble-run-building competition. With 32 challenge cards, two rapid-fire launchers, and enough parts for two kids or two teams) to build their vertical marble runs at the same time, this set turns Gecko Run into a fun, thrilling engineering game.

    The open-ended challenges set rules such as using only the specified parts in an allotted amount of time to achieve a stated goal, like the longest run or the fastest run. There are many possible solutions to each challenge, making them excellent for hands-on engineering design activities.

    A 16-page, illustrated manual guides you through setting up your first runs and teaches you how all the different elements work. Then draw a challenge card and see if you can win the challenge! Use independently or combine with any of the expansion packs.

    • Who will reach the goal first?! With this starter set, Gecko Run becomes a fun game

    • 32 challenge cards ensure hours of tricky challenges whether playing alone, in a team, or against each other

    Deeper Dive

    Ages

    8+

    Experiments

    32

    Piece Count

    96

    Manual Pages

    16

    Product Dimensions

    14.8 x 11.6 x 2.4 in.

    Product Weight

    1.8 lbs

    Manual Dimensions

    5.8 x 8.3 in.

    Batteries Required

    N/A

    Country of Origin

    Germany

    Year Released

    2025

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