--- product_id: 624970393 title: "Pinball Machine Maker STEM Experiment Kit Toy of the Year Finalist, Gumball Rally l Explore Physics, Force, Motion, Gravity, Simple Machines" brand: "thames & kosmos" price: "68350CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 category: "Thames & Kosmos" url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/624970393-pinball-machine-maker-stem-experiment-kit-toy-of-the-year store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Edible gumball pinballs included Customizable obstacle course 45-piece modular build system Pinball Machine Maker STEM Experiment Kit Toy of the Year Finalist, Gumball Rally l Explore Physics, Force, Motion, Gravity, Simple Machines **Brand:** thames & kosmos **Price:** 68350CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍬⚙️ Elevate your STEM game with the sweetest pinball challenge ever! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pinball Machine Maker STEM Experiment Kit Toy of the Year Finalist, Gumball Rally l Explore Physics, Force, Motion, Gravity, Simple Machines by thames & kosmos - **How much does it cost?** 68350CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/624970393-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 - • **Sweet STEM Reward:** Use real edible gumballs as pinballs for a playful, tasty twist on classic physics experiments. - • **Spring-Powered Action:** Experience authentic pinball mechanics with a spring launcher and responsive flippers for dynamic gameplay. - • **Endless Game Configurations:** Rearrange bumpers, ramps, and slingshots to design unique courses every time—no two games are alike. - • **Award-Winning Educational Toy:** 2025 Toy of the Year Finalist and featured on Toy Insider’s STEM 10 List—join the elite STEM play revolution. - • **Build & Play Your Physics Lab:** Create a fully customizable pinball machine that teaches force, motion, and gravity through hands-on STEM fun. ## Overview The Thames & Kosmos Pinball Machine Maker STEM Kit is an award-winning, hands-on educational toy that combines physics learning with creative play. Featuring a modular design with 45 pieces, it lets users build and customize a real pinball machine using edible gumballs as pinballs. The kit teaches core STEM concepts like force, motion, gravity, and simple machines through interactive experiments, supported by authentic spring-powered mechanics and endless obstacle configurations. Perfect for kids aged 6 and up, it encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and motor skills development without batteries. ## 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. Review: Best toy purchased this Christmas - 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. Review: Great for STEM-Loving Kids - 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. ## 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. - A 2025 Toy of the Year Finalist! - Included on the Toy Insider’s 2024 STEM 10 List and selected as a 2024 TTPM Best Artisan Toy ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0CRJVYWK1 | | Age Range Description | Kid | | Battery Description | No Battery required | | Best Sellers Rank | #27,869 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #222 in Educational Science Kits | | Brand Name | Thames & Kosmos | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 389 Reviews | | Educational Objective | Critical Thinking, Hand-Eye Coordination, Motor Skills, Reasoning Skills, STEM | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00814743018747 | | Included Components | Bag of 45 gumballs, Cardboard pieces, Plastic building pieces, Sticker sheet | | Is Assembly Required | Yes | | Item Dimensions | 13 x 3.8 x 11.5 inches | | Item Type Name | Engineering STEM Kit | | Item Weight | 1.24 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1200.0 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 72.0 | | Manufacturer Part Number | 550105 | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Number | 550105 | | Set Name | Pinball Machine Maker STEM Experiment Kit | | Size | 3.8 inches (W) x 13 inches (L) x 11.5 inches (H) | | Sub Brand | Tasty Labs | | Theme | Educational | | UPC | 814743018747 | | Unit Count | 45.0 Count | ## Images ![Pinball Machine Maker STEM Experiment Kit Toy of the Year Finalist, Gumball Rally l Explore Physics, Force, Motion, Gravity, Simple Machines - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Kl4NMoP-L.jpg) ![Pinball Machine Maker STEM Experiment Kit Toy of the Year Finalist, Gumball Rally l Explore Physics, Force, Motion, Gravity, Simple Machines - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81NZIA7d+NL.jpg) ![Pinball Machine Maker STEM Experiment Kit Toy of the Year Finalist, Gumball Rally l Explore Physics, Force, Motion, Gravity, Simple Machines - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81q3Vvzt-FL.jpg) ![Pinball Machine Maker STEM Experiment Kit Toy of the Year Finalist, Gumball Rally l Explore Physics, Force, Motion, Gravity, Simple Machines - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Vk4qnEuzL.jpg) ![Pinball Machine Maker STEM Experiment Kit Toy of the Year Finalist, Gumball Rally l Explore Physics, Force, Motion, Gravity, Simple Machines - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81o-lCwe7zL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best toy purchased this Christmas *by C***E on December 26, 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for STEM-Loving Kids *by O***R on March 15, 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun *by T***S on February 27, 2026* We purchased this for our 10 year old grandson. He absolutely loves it and gets hours of playtime from it. ## Frequently Bought Together - Thames & Kosmos 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 - ThinkFun Gravity Maze - ThinkFun Roller Coaster Challenge STEM Toy and Building Game for Boys and Girls Age 6 and Up – TOTY Game of the Year Finalist --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/624970393-pinball-machine-maker-stem-experiment-kit-toy-of-the-year](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/624970393-pinball-machine-maker-stem-experiment-kit-toy-of-the-year) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-07-07*