Volcano

by GraviTrax

$12.90 ~~$25.95~~ /

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Inject a sudden burst of chaotic energy into their track designs with this action element that launches three marbles at once.

Explosive Release adds instant speed
Triple Action sends marbles different ways
Expansion Part requires a Starter Set

The Educator's Note

It solves the 'loss of momentum' problem in long tracks effectively.
Encourages complex problem-solving by forcing kids to manage three simultaneous paths.
Ravensburger quality means it survives hundreds of intense launches.

Play Specifications

🧒 8 years +

Recommended for ages 8 years +

🧱 Builder

Construction & Engineering

🔬 Scientist

Curiosity & STEM

🔊 Moderate

Medium volume

🏠 Indoor

Living Room / Playroom

👤 Independent Play

Solo / Self-Correcting

👥 Group Play

Collaborative / Multi-Player

🧠 Cognitive

Problem Solving & Logic

🤏 Fine Motor

Precision & Grip

💡 Creativity

Innovation & Imagination

The Educator's Note

It solves the 'loss of momentum' problem in long tracks effectively.
Encourages complex problem-solving by forcing kids to manage three simultaneous paths.
Ravensburger quality means it survives hundreds of intense launches.

Play Specifications

🧒 8 years +

🧱 Builder

🔬 Scientist

🔊 Moderate

🏠 Indoor

👤 Independent Play

👥 Group Play

🧠 Cognitive

🤏 Fine Motor

💡 Creativity

The moment a single marble hits the trigger button, the Volcano erupts—shooting three new spheres onto the track in different directions. It transforms a predictable run into a multi-path adventure, teaching them how stored energy can dramatically change the flow of a system. Designed for builders aged 8 years+, this add-on encourages experimentation with cause and effect. They'll need to plan three new routes simultaneously, challenging their spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills as they manage the sudden influx of traffic on their course.

Why our customers love this

Many hours will be spent playing with these wonderful toys.

— Suzanne, Ashgrove, QLD

This expansion is designed for the young engineer who is ready to take their basic tracks to the next level of complexity.

Builders aged 8-12 who want more action and speed in their runs.
Teenagers and adults (13+) who enjoy designing complex Rube Goldberg-style machines.
Existing fans who already own a GraviTrax Starter Set and need new challenges.

The Eruption Effect

Standard tracks can sometimes lose momentum, but this piece changes everything. You place it strategically where a marble might be slowing down. As soon as that first sphere strikes the central button, the mechanism snaps into action, releasing three waiting marbles down separate slopes. It's a brilliant way to refresh the energy of a run and split one path into three new adventures.

Engineering New Pathways

This isn't just about speed; it's about managing chaos. Because the Volcano sends marbles in three directions (left, right, and straight), your builder has to construct receiving tracks for all of them. This demands foresight and planning. They'll find themselves testing and re-testing the angles to ensure every marble stays on course, turning a simple build into a complex lesson in kinetics and gravity.

Seamless Integration

Like all GraviTrax components, this fits perfectly into the hexagonal grid of your existing base plates. It sits securely in place, ready for action. Whether they're building a towering skyscraper or a sprawling floor track, this compact addition brings a high-stakes element that keeps the play session dynamic and unpredictable.