Build a colorful custom pinball machine — designed by you! Create an eye-catching sign using geometric pixel art techniques, build an adjustable launching mechanism, and arrange the obstacles however you like. Then rearrange the board to experiment with angles and add to the challenge. Score!
What’s included?
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plastic game board set (13 pcs)
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2 foam feet
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2 foam sheets
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marble launcher pieces (5 pcs)
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20 rubber bands
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23 brads
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18 plastic washers
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2 paper backboards
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stackable crayon
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3 marbles
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24 plastic pegs
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10 paper flags
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sticky foam (4 pcs)
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6 paper washers
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explore! magazine
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illustrated instruction booklet
Topics explored
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Mechanics + building
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Motion + forces
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Geometric art
Additional details
Academic standards
Next Generation Science Standards
3-PS2-1: Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
Common Core State Standards
RI.1.3: English Language Arts > Reading: Informational Texts
