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The Oort Cloud: A Marble Run Puzzle Game

The Oort Cloud: A Marble Run Puzzle Game

Regular price $150.00 USD
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An artfully crafted, geometrically inspired, all wood marble track set. Arrange the wooden hexagon tiles into the play board to create infinite pathways.  Change the arrangement and rotation of the tiles to discover new marble tracks. Place the marbles into the starting positions at the top of the board, flip the start switch, and race the marbles to the finish line at the bottom of the board to see which path is fastest!

Includes 1 wooden playing board, 2 wooden legs, 1 marble release switch, 14 hexagon tiles, 6 marbles, and

 instructions for:

Escape from the Oort Cloud  a single player puzzle game that can be played an unlimited number of times without repeating with over a billion possible starting positions!

Oort 500  a 2 player marble racing game. Take turns placing the hexagon tiles onto the play board. Outmaneuver your opponent to create the fastest marble track. Like a mini game of chess where the winner is decided by a marble race at the end.

Meteor Shower Mania great for open ended exploration of arranging and rotating the tiles and observing the marbles following new paths down the track. 

Age: 5 years +

Made In: Talladega, Alabama USA

Product Size: L 18"  W 8" H 1/2"

Safety: Warning! Choking Hazard: This toy contains a marble. Not suitable for children under the age of 3 years. 

 

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Overall rating: 4.977778 / 5 from 45 reviews.

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I was hooked the moment

"I was hooked the moment I opened the package! So much fun re arranging the tiles and checking the runs to see if that next change worked. I’m impressed with the quality of workmanship- all edges smooth, beautiful wood. And beautiful marbles too! Can’t wait to introduce it to the grandkids. Thank you for making such a delightful game."

Catherine B. (5/5)

Very well made! My toddler

"Very well made! My toddler has personified the littel guy that holds the marbles back as herself, which is hilarious. 2 yrs old may be a little young to get the full capacity for this toy (she mainly plays with the different colors of marbles and hasnt yet gotten the concept of the marble run) but I can see us keeping this well past when she grows up. I (the adult) am interested in trying out all the configurations and racing! Ingenious, beautifully made, zero batteries required <3"

Deborah R. (5/5)

Great fun for all ages

"This is both harder and easier than it looks, and is captivating for both adults and kids. Love the “just right” size (not too big, not so small, portable) and quality construction."

Evelyn A. (5/5)

This is such a creative

"This is such a creative and open ended game that's fun for all ages. It's beautifully designed and crafted and will be loved for years to come."

Denise M. (5/5)

Love this. My 8 yr

"Love this. My 8 yr old grandson loves it. His younger brother can’t do it. Good activity."

Karen W. (5/5)

This marble run puzzle is

"This marble run puzzle is so much fun! Everyone from 3 on up loves it. It is very well made. It is a great purchase!"

Terri E. (5/5)

Charlie, This toy is solid!

"Charlie, This toy is solid! I used this with my 6 yr old grand. She has the desire and the gift to clearly see the path to success. I am impressed and intend to keep this one at my house. I’ve ordered 3 marble runs from other companies Each was fragile and could not be adjusted by granny’s fingers or a toddler without multiple section failures. Each was returned. This is a keeper. I am interested in finding out more about the expansion for the cloud if there is one. Doesn’t seem as if this one will have that ability. Keep up the creativity. Your fine work is valued."

Darlene M. (5/5)

Definitely one of the coolest

"Definitely one of the coolest toys we carry at our store!!"

Louis S. (5/5)

Beautiful! Well made, and so

"Beautiful! Well made, and so much fun!"

Valissa N. (5/5)

96 year old and Five

"96 year old and Five year old equally interested in this activity. Nice wooden toy."

Betsy K. (5/5)

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