Review: Geomag Mechanics Challenge STEM Toy

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Geomag’s Mechanics Challenge is a STEM Toy to teach kids physics. It's like building blocks for 7 years and older, except you have moving parts - in this case, a cannon and cannon fodder!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

00:07 - About this toy
00:20 - Unboxing
01:48 - Let's shoot the cannon
02:55 - How do pieces lock together?

04:34 - Game #1 - Shooting stick figures
06:02 - Game #2 - Don't miss the goal post
08:07 - Game #3 - A moving target
11:53 - Conclusion

The pieces use a locking mechanism that feel like a 3D jigsaw puzzle. The one that connect horizontally (sideways) use circular nibs while the ones that connect vertically (above and below) use square nibs.

Geomag_Mech_1pieces.jpg

The cannon uses gravity and a magnetic piece to "shoot" metal ball bearings, but you need to work on your aim. If you get good at it, you might even hit the moving target that's a part of game #3!

More info: https://www.geomagworld.com
(Review unit provided by Geomag)

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