FAQs
What is GraviTrax®?
The interactive marble run system from Ravensburger.
What does GraviTrax® mean?
Composed of the English words "gravity" and "tracks," "GraviTrax" thus means playing with gravity and building complex tracks.
Who is GraviTrax® suitable for?
Primarily for children aged 8 and over, but also for anyone else who enjoys constructing and creating their own marble run worlds.
What can you learn playfully with GraviTrax?
GraviTrax makes gravity – and other physical laws – a playful experience. It also trains fine motor skills and spatial reasoning. GraviTrax is all about creativity and trying things out, because there is no "right" or "wrong."
Can all products be combined with each other?
Yes, all GraviTrax® products from the CORE, PRO , and POWER lines can be combined with each other . However, one of the starter sets is required.
Do you need a starter kit to get started?
Yes, a starter set contains all the bricks you need to get started right away. It also includes a building plan and activity booklet to help you get started with the marble run system.
Can expansions and action pieces be played alone?
No, they must be combined with a starter set.
Can beginners also start with PRO?
Yes, GraviTrax® PRO is more demanding, but by no means only suitable for professionals.
How many elevation stones are replaced by one PRO column?
One column corresponds to 7 height stones.
How big is the GraviTrax Action Set Death Star 23860 base plate?
The size or diameter of the base plate is 88cm.
Which sets include the transparent plate with 7 holes?
Below is a list of sets that include this 7-hole plate:
GraviTrax Theme Set Balance | GraviTrax starter set | Ravensburger
GraviTrax action set Twist 50 year blue triangle | GraviTrax starter set | Ravensburger
GraviTrax Action Set Twist | GraviTrax Starter Set | Ravensburger (same as above, just not the 50th Anniversary Edition)
GraviTrax PRO Theme Set Extreme | GraviTrax starter set | Ravensburger
However, this record is not available for purchase individually.
Which parts are included in the GraviTrax® PRO Starter Set Vertical?
The Vertical Starter Set includes the following components:
- 8 closed towers
- 4 open towers
- 2 long walls
- 2 medium-length walls
- 1 short wall
- 16 balconies
- 4 double balconies
- 2 short Bernoulli rails
- 6 curved Bernoulli rails
What should you definitely pay attention to when looping?
The ball must be at the right speed to roll through the loop. Due to its design, the loop can only be used at very high ball speeds.
Is the lift automated?
No, the lift must be operated manually.
Are these special GraviTrax® balls?
Yes, GraviTrax® balls must be used to ensure the balls fit through the curves and tracks. There are also two different ball sizes : the balls that roll through the track and slightly larger ones that are used as weights on bridges, for example.
Are the rails made of metal?
No, the rails are made of hard plastic.
What are the dimensions of the base plates included in the starter sets?
A base plate has the following dimensions:
31.6 x 30.4 cm.
Is there a GraviTrax® app?
Yes, information about this can be found here.
Is there a GraviTrax® YouTube channel?
Yes, there is: https://www.youtube.com/c/GraviTrax
What can you expect on the GraviTrax® YouTube channel?
On the GraviTrax YouTube channel you can expect exciting videos about new products, tutorials, community tracks, “behind the scenes” insights and much more about GraviTrax.
Where can I find help with the new Power series?
Information about GraviTrax® Power can be found here.
Where can I find information about the GraviTrax® Advent calendars?
You can find more information here .
Can the GraviTrax® Starter Set Vertical be combined with the Element Lever and the Extension Splitter?
Yes. With the Starter Set Vertical, you can perfectly combine the Element Lever and the Extension Splitter. The only limitation is that you can only use the lever in standalone mode and cannot control it with the controller.
I'm looking for the Gravitrax® transparent plate with 7 holes. Can I buy it separately? Which sets include it?
This record is not available for purchase individually from Ravensburger.
Here is a list of sets that contain this record:
GraviTrax Theme Set Balance | GraviTrax starter set | Ravensburger
GraviTrax action set Twist 50 year blue triangle | GraviTrax starter set | Ravensburger
GraviTrax Action Set Twist | GraviTrax Starter Set | Ravensburger (same as above, just not the 50th Anniversary Edition)
GraviTrax PRO Theme Set Extreme | GraviTrax starter set | Ravensburger
GraviTrax Action Set Energy
Ravensburger GraviTrax PRO starter set Drop'n'Roll 27463