Weird and Wacky Contraption Lab is a great toy.  It kept my kids entertained for hours.  I took it out the 1st time to entertain my nieces, nephews and my children. The played in teams and each team had about 1/2 each to play with it. The ages were from 8-15 and all wanted to build.  Think of the old game mouse trap but build on a vertical and it actually worked.  It is all about the building no board game play required.

The Kit comes with 2 boards that stand about 2 feet and 60 pieces and 4 balls. The pieces attach with a loop and stick (velcro type substance to the felt boards) .  You build the ball puzzle trying to get the flying pig launch in the end. We left he set up in the living room and my kids would make slight modification over the week.

Here is a video my son did explaining how it works.

The Cost is $39.99 at smartlabtoys.com or amazon.

Winner of top toy Pick 2012!

Ages 8 up –  My daughter loved it as much as my son!

You have to push the pieces on firmly and also it takes time to get the peices lined up to shoot so that is why I do recommend following the age level and 8 on up.

Note: Watch the metal balls with younger kids.  the ball tend to roll fast under stuff.  Like the fridge. (try a maganet on a ruler to get the balls out from under the fridge- my sons advice)

Best thing no batteries need for this toy just problem solving skills.

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