Introducing the Marble Run Stepped Hoist, the second in a series of Ugears modular marble runs. This fun and fascinating wooden marble run features an ingenious 3-stepped alternating lift mechanism and a set of new features to hold your attention as you watch the marbles make their cyclical journey. Turn the crank handle clockwise to set the machine in motion and prepare to be mesmerized as the alternating stepped ladder collects, lifts, and passes the marbles back and forth until they reach the top of the machine to start their runs. Ugears marble runs are strong. Rigidity in the structure is achieved through a strong base and tightened frame parts. A muscular gear drive delivers power to both lifts: the main 3-stepped alternating lift and the auxiliary seesaw lift. We have designed the Ugears line of marble runs to be modular, that is, each model works as a standalone, or it can be connected frontally or laterally to other Ugears marble runs of the same or different design (2 or 4 models can be connected, in pairs, using the special connectors included in the kit). Product Features 3-stage alternating lift: passes the marbles back and forth as they climb to the top Three tracks with unique obstacles Track 1: 2-marble accumulator and serpentine run Track 2: hammer swing inside a C-shaped cradle Track 3: whirlpool (funnel) 3-marble accumulator: the third marble opens the gates, releasing marbles onto their paths Difficulty level: Advanced Ages 14+ Package Contents Number of parts: 355 Modular: connect 2 or 4 models into 1 10 colored marbles included Assembles without glue or tools Step-by-step instructions in 11 languages Free spare parts upon request
