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product_id: 770237304
title: "Pinball Machine Maker STEM Experiment Kit Toy of the Year Finalist - Build a Reconfigurable Pinball Machine, Explore Physics, Force, Motion, Gravity, Simple Machines, Gumballs Included"
brand: "thames & kosmos"
price: "$215.03"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Thames & Kosmos"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/770237304-pinball-machine-maker-stem-experiment-kit-toy-of-the-year
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# 45 edible gumballs included 3 dynamic playing zones 45+ reconfigurable parts Pinball Machine Maker STEM Experiment Kit Toy of the Year Finalist - Build a Reconfigurable Pinball Machine, Explore Physics, Force, Motion, Gravity, Simple Machines, Gumballs Included

**Brand:** thames & kosmos
**Price:** $215.03
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎉 Build, play, and learn—where physics meets fun in every bounce!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pinball Machine Maker STEM Experiment Kit Toy of the Year Finalist - Build a Reconfigurable Pinball Machine, Explore Physics, Force, Motion, Gravity, Simple Machines, Gumballs Included by thames & kosmos
- **How much does it cost?** $215.03 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/770237304-pinball-machine-maker-stem-experiment-kit-toy-of-the-year)

## Best For

- thames & kosmos enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted thames & kosmos brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **STEM-Powered Fun:** Hands-on physics lessons in force, motion, gravity & simple machines.
- • **No Batteries Needed:** Spring-powered launcher & flippers for authentic pinball action.
- • **Sweet Reward System:** Play with edible gumballs that double as game pieces and prizes.
- • **Continuous Play Loop:** Archimedes screw recycles gumballs for non-stop entertainment.
- • **Customizable Gameplay:** Rearrange bumpers, ramps & bells for endless pinball challenges.

## Overview

The Thames & Kosmos Pinball Machine Maker is a STEM experiment kit that lets you build a fully customizable pinball machine using 45 edible gumballs. Featuring a spring-powered launcher, movable obstacles, and a unique Archimedes screw mechanism to recycle gumballs, it offers an engaging way to explore physics concepts like force, motion, gravity, and simple machines. Designed for ages 6+, this battery-free kit promotes critical thinking, motor skills, and creative problem-solving through hands-on play.

## Description

Product Description Explore lessons in physics and mechanical engineering with the sweetest pinball machine ever! Build your own customizable pinball machine that uses edible gumballs as the pinballs. Learn about force, motion, collisions, gravity, simple machines, and more as the gumballs bounce off bumpers, slingshot around spinners, ring bells, slide down tracks, and whiz around the obstacle course you create. The targets and accessories can be quickly repositioned into countless configurations, making it easy to test and refine your designs. The pinball machine’s spring-powered launcher and responsive flippers work like their real-life counterparts, propelling the gumball pinballs up, down, and all around! A central ramp rotates to direct the projectiles into three elevated playing areas and ultimately down the winning ramp, where the gumball can be claimed as a sweet prize. Did you miss your mark? Don’t worry! When gumballs fall out of play, a cool mechanism called an Archimedes screw stores them and moves them back toward the launcher again for a new game. Safety Warning Warning. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Choking hazard — small parts may be swallowed or inhaled. Keep the packaging and instructions as they contain important information.

Review: This was a great activity for STEM-loving kids. My boys had a lot of fun assembling it and seeing how everything worked together. It kept them engaged and gave them a sense of accomplishment once it was finished. A really fun and educational build.
Review: Lo compré para un regalo y le encantó Lleva horas entretenido con esto

## Features

- Build your own customizable pinball machine that uses edible gumballs as the pinballs!
- The reconfigurable and reusable building system includes all kinds of obstacles like bumpers, slingshots, bells, ramps, and more; move them around to change up the playing field!
- A fun, gamified approach to learning about physics concepts like force, motion, gravity, simple machines, collisions, and more.
- Trial-and-error experiments promote hands-on learning, encourage creative problem-solving, and provide hours of open-ended play that’s different every time!
- Gumballs included! The kit comes with approximately 45 delicious standard machine-size gumballs.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CRJVYWK1 |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (332) |
| Date First Available | 4 May 2024 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Critical Thinking, Hand-Eye Coordination, Motor Skills, Reasoning Skills, STEM |
| Item model number | 550105 |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 6 years and up |
| Material Type(s) | Plastic |
| Number of Game Players | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 33.02 x 9.65 x 29.21 cm; 997.9 g |
| Release date | 1 Jun. 2024 |
| tech_spec_battery_description_toys | No Battery required |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Kid
- **Brand:** Thames & Kosmos
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 33 x 9.7 x 29.2 centimetres
- **Size:** 3.8 inches (W) x 13 inches (L) x 11.5 inches (H)
- **Theme:** Physics

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by O***R on 15 March 2026*

This was a great activity for STEM-loving kids. My boys had a lot of fun assembling it and seeing how everything worked together. It kept them engaged and gave them a sense of accomplishment once it was finished. A really fun and educational build.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by H***T on 21 February 2026*

Lo compré para un regalo y le encantó Lleva horas entretenido con esto

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***E on 26 December 2025*

This thing is the best gift I bought for Christmas for my 9 year old. He loves legos, but he builds them and then they sit on a shelf. This he built by himself, and he loves playing with it! It is a great little pinball machine. The gum doesn’t taste good, and falls on the floor easily, so it’s more for game pieces. Even my cat is obsessed. And the game is modular. You can move the pieces around to change the game up. I love Thames and Cosmo. I have purchased from them in the past and their customer service is amazing. My son accidentally broke a piece on a mechanical hand toy, and he wrote them an email and they sent him a new piece. Even at full price of 39$, this toy is 100% worth it.

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*Last updated: 2026-04-27*