Marble Run Build Challenge
Engineering meets creativity in this hands-on team building experience. Teams design, build, and test elaborate marble runs that showcase collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation.
How the Marble Run Challenge Works
A structured activity that balances competition with collaboration, challenging teams to think creatively and work together.
Team Formation & Challenge Brief
Teams are formed and receive their challenge: build the most creative, longest-running marble track using provided materials.
Planning & Design Phase
Teams strategize their approach, sketch designs, and assign roles. Communication and planning skills are tested immediately.
Construction Time
60-90 minutes of hands-on building. Teams work together to bring their designs to life, problem-solving obstacles as they arise.
Testing & Judging
Each team presents their marble run. Scoring based on creativity, length of run, teamwork, and successful marble completion.
What's Included
Everything you need for a successful team building experience
Pricing & Packages
Flexible options for teams of all sizes
Small Team
10-25 people
2 hours
- Single room setup
- Basic materials package
- 1 facilitator
- Team awards
Medium Group
25-75 people
2.5 hours
- Multiple team stations
- Premium materials package
- 2 facilitators
- Photo documentation
Large Event
75-150 people
3 hours
- Multi-room setup
- Deluxe materials
- Full facilitation team
- Video highlights
Ideal For
What Teams Are Saying
"The Marble Run was a perfect blend of fun and learning. Our engineering team loved the challenge, and it sparked great conversations about collaboration."
"We were looking for something different from typical team building. This delivered! Watching our team work together to build something physical was incredibly engaging."
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials are used in the Marble Run?
Teams work with cardboard tubes, foam pool noodles, tape, scissors, cups, funnels, and various connectors. All materials are safe, easy to work with, and encourage creativity.
Do we need a special venue?
Any indoor space with tables and room to move works great. We can set up in conference rooms, event spaces, or hotel ballrooms. We help with venue selection if needed.
What if some team members aren't "creative" or "hands-on"?
The beauty of this activity is that it requires diverse skills - planners, builders, testers, and presenters. Everyone finds their role naturally, and non-builders often become the best strategists.
How is the winner determined?
We score teams on multiple criteria: marble run length, creativity and design, successful marble completion, teamwork and collaboration, and presentation. This ensures a balanced competition.
Can this be customized to our company theme?
Absolutely! We can incorporate your company values, brand colors, or specific learning objectives into the challenge. Custom themes add no extra cost.
What about cleanup?
We handle all setup and cleanup. Most materials are recyclable, and we ensure the venue is left spotless.
Ready to Build Something Amazing Together?
Let's create a memorable team building experience that brings out your team's creativity and collaboration.