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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Glowing Marble Run – 250 Piece Construction Set with 50 Glow In The Dark Glass Marbles & Storage Bag, STEM Gifts for Boys and Girls, Building Project Toy (Amazon Exclusive)

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At a glance

Condition
New
Style
250-Piece Glowing Set
Model
NGMRGID250
Dimensions
17 x 7.01 x 13.07 in
Weight
7.4 lb
Material
Glass
Age Range Description
8 years and up
In the box
250 Piece Glowing Marble Run with Smooth-Run Tube PiecesGlow-in-the-Dark MarblesStorage Bag and Marble Pouch

Features 5

  • STURDY TIGHT-FIT PIECES This construction kit fits together snuggly, so your marble maze wont fall apart while you play. With 10 sturdy bases, 55 action pieces, and 135 smooth-run tube pieces. This kit has countless imaginative configurations!
  • GLOW-IN-THE-DARK MARBLES - This marble run kit includes 50 glow in the dark glass marbles in 6 colors! Kids will love watching them glow as they zig-zag down their custom tracks!
  • CONVENIENT STORAGE A storage bag and marble pouch makes it easy to store your marble run construction pieces and glow in the dark marbles in one place.
  • GREAT STEM TOY The included Learning Guide inside teaches about the physics of motion and aerodynamics. It also includes marble run construction experiments!

Description

Your purchase has purpose! Every purchase helps support the global nonprofit National Geographic Society in its work to protect and illuminate our world through exploration, research, and education. This 250-piece marble run set has everything you need to create incredible marble mazes that will have your glowing marbles racing toward the finish line! The National Geographic 250-Piece Glow-in-the-Dark Marble Run Construction Set has everything kids need to create incredible marble runs that will have their glowing marbles racing toward the finish line! This Kit Includes: 50 glow-in-the-dark marbles; 135 smooth-run tube pieces; 55 action pieces that fit securely together, so you can be sure that your marble run maze won’t fall apart when you play; 10 sturdy bases to build a stable structure; storage bag; and Learning Guide with instructions. Configure the pieces in any design you’d like - the possibilities are endless! The detailed learning guide has lots of information about the physics of motion and gravity, so kids can learn while they play! And when they’re all done, a convenient storage bag is included so you can keep all the marble run pieces stored together. The National Geographic 250-Piece Glow-in-the-Dark Marble Run Set is a super-fun way to explore construction, engineering, and physics! Order today! We make the highest quality hands-on science toys, and all products are backed by exceptional service. With a mission to inspire people to care about the planet, the National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations.

Specs 21

Brand Name National Geographic
Age Range Description 8 years and up
Educational Objective Creative Skill
Sub Brand National Geographic
Unit Count 1 Count
Number of Items 1
Number of Packs 1
UPC 816448027000

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Top Amazon Reviews


National Geographic Marble Run is fun for most ages.
Style: 250-Piece Glowing Set
Every child who loves to build will love this marble run. Very sturdy, lots of colorful pieces. My grandson plays with this marble run every day. We even bought a second kit so my grandson can build taller and more elaborate runs. National Geographic Marble Run is for kids from 4-99 years old. Be aware that it does contain small pieces. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2026 by Mimi

Super engaging for family and for our 5 and 2 years old kids
Style: 250-Piece Glowing Set
Our 5‑ and 2‑year‑olds absolutely love the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Glowing Marble Run—they’ve played with it every day since we bought it. The glow marbles are a big hit, especially in dim light, and the pieces click together solidly so the tracks don’t collapse mid‑run. It’s great for family time: we build together, experiment with different layouts, and the kids learn cause‑and‑effect and problem‑solving while having fun. Cleanup is easy, and the set has enough pieces to keep designs fresh. Super engaging, sturdy, and a wonderful hands‑on STEM toy for mixed ages. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2026 by Allianna C

My boys love it
Style: 250-Piece Glowing Set
My boys have so much fun with the marble run. My living room always turns into amazing run. Some of them work and sometimes they have to redo it. They are easy to put together and easy to take apart
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2026 by amanda buntin

lots of fun for adult and kids alike
Style: 250-Piece Glowing Set
I wanted the kids to leave me to build my own contraption rather than taking all the good parts for themselves. We've played with the marble run on multiple occasions and it has been a joy each time. Great gift idea at a reasonable price.
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2026 by Paul Pellegrini

Colorful But Complex
Style: 250-Piece Glowing Set
This item is really neat although very complex. I couldn't figure out how some of the pieces were used. This item could use a more detailed instruction manual and building recommendations. The glow-in-the-dark marbles are pretty sweet! My son loves them! He loves marble runs.
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2025 by Scotty Pressley

Hours of fun without a screen!
Style: 250-Piece Glowing Set
The only thing better than playing with these as a kid is building a run with your kid years later. Took our time and built it all the way down the stairs on a rainy day after Christmas. So easy and super satisfying to see it all come together. She loves the glow-in-the-dark marbles, just a little difficult to film and walk down the stairs in the dark, haha. She can’t wait to build more! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2025 by Dustin S.

Fabulous marble run set for all ages! Best choice in my opinion
Style: 250-Piece Glowing Set
Ordered the large set, mostly because the other one wasn't in stock at the time, and now I'm very glad I did. There are always left over pieces because we're still learning how to really build with this. We've built very tall ones and I'm hoping to figure out more ways to build wider and not so tall. There are so many options! Lots of interesting shapes and pieces to use. The glowing marbles are very nice and you can also use regular glass marbles so that's a plus. The video I've included is just one of many we've built. I say "we" meaning me and my 7 yr old granddaughter. The pieces fit together snugly for the most part and the only problem with stability is using on a wood floor and building really high. I've learned to add stabilizing pieces connecting the various legs as we build up and started building on carpet runners that I've acquired. The one problem is the cat! She loves running between the various legs and pawing at the marbles coming down. This is great fun and you can spend hours with it. The net bag it comes with to put the pieces in is handy for transporting back and forth. All in all it's well worth the price, in my opinion. So far I've been impressed with National Geographic's products. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2021 by Erin Davis

Depends on the child if you think it is worth buying for them.
Style: 250-Piece Glowing Set
I had more fun with this than my 6 year old he did have fun for a little but i continued to play with it. The pieces are endless you can get pretty big marble runs with it.
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2026 by Jasmine Diaz
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