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Cardboard Marble Maze
Tilting the lid lets gravity pull the marble downhill, so small tilts steer it.
Grab this
- A box lid or flat cardboard
- Straws
- Tape
- A marble
Do it in 3 steps
1
Lay straws on the cardboard to make walls and paths.
2
Tape each straw down tight.
3
Drop in the marble and tilt the lid to roll it to the finish!
DO IT WITH MEYour turn! Beat the clock.
Press start, then put the screen down and build. We'll cheer when time is up.
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⭐ Bonus round
Time yourself, then build a harder maze.
🧠 Why it works
Tilting the lid lets gravity pull the marble downhill, so small tilts steer it.
A grown up should be nearby for every challenge. Clean up together when you are done.
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