Design, build, and play your own cardboard pinball machine while exploring how forces and motion shape gameplay.

In this hands-on kit, students construct a working pinball machine using simple materials and mechanical components. By building flippers, bumpers, ramps, and obstacles, learners discover how angles, force, and friction influence how the ball moves through the game.

The focus is on creating a playable system. As students test and refine their designs, they’ll see how small adjustments can change difficulty, control, and overall experience, encouraging problem solving and iteration throughout the build.

What students will explore:

• Forces, motion, and how objects interact

• How angles and surfaces affect movement

• Mechanical design using simple materials

• Testing, refining, and improving a system

What’s included:

• Pre-cut cardboard components

• Wooden sticks and connectors

• Rubber bands

• Marble

• Fasteners

• Step-by-step instruction sheet

Ideal for classrooms, workshops, and home learning, this kit delivers a longer build experience with a fun and interactive result that students can play and improve.