Simple LEGO Brick Marble Runs

A marble LEGO challenge is an excellent STEAM/STEM build for elementary-age children. It teaches engineering skills and fosters creativity. Winning!

Start with a simple goal: build a track where a marble travels through the track successfully.

Make the marble run more challenging by adding goals such as:

• Make the marble turn propellers
• Build in turns
• Can the marble go down and then back up again?
• Can the marble make it through an arch, a door, or a tunnel?
• Can you add height to your marble run?
• Can you make a flat marble run, more like a marble puzzle?
• What specialty LEGO pieces can you use to add ramps and unexpected maze elements?
• What grade vertical slope works best?

Experiment and have fun. This is a LEGO activity you can do over and over again!

What do I need to build a LEGO marble run?

• A bin of bricks
• Marble(s)
• A base plate
• Gravity 🌎
• Creativity!

Watch Video: What does a LEGO marble run look like?

Watch our LEGO marble run video to see our finished marble run and to find inspiration to build your own.

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