--- product_id: 543237001 title: "Buki Build Your Own Pinball Machine, STEM Kit for Kids, Ages 8+" brand: "buki france" price: "R2430" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/543237001-buki-build-your-own-pinball-machine-stem-kit-for-kids store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Fully functional flippers & bumpers Interactive lights & sound circuits STEM-focused hands-on assembly Buki Build Your Own Pinball Machine, STEM Kit for Kids, Ages 8+ **Brand:** buki france **Price:** R2430 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ•ΉοΈ Build, Play, and Level Up Your STEM Game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Buki Build Your Own Pinball Machine, STEM Kit for Kids, Ages 8+ by buki france - **How much does it cost?** R2430 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/543237001-buki-build-your-own-pinball-machine-stem-kit-for-kids) ## Best For - buki france enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted buki france brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Immersive Lights & Sounds:** Real electronic circuits power flashing LEDs and sound effects that respond dynamically to every hit and score. - β€’ **Arcade Thrills at Your Desk:** Transform any tabletop into a retro arcade with working flippers, bumpers, and a ball launcher for endless play. - β€’ **STEM Learning Made Exciting:** Master mechanics, circuitry, and problem-solving through a fun, hands-on build that sparks curiosity and confidence. - β€’ **Effortless Assembly for Young Makers:** Clear, illustrated instructions guide kids 8+ step-by-stepβ€”no prior experience needed to create their own arcade game. - β€’ **The Ultimate Gift for Future Innovators:** A perfect blend of education and entertainment that keeps kids engaged long after unboxing, inspiring the next generation of engineers. ## Overview The Buki Build Your Own Pinball Machine is a STEM kit designed for kids aged 8 and up, combining hands-on assembly with interactive electronics. Featuring working flippers, bumpers, flashing lights, and sound effects, this kit teaches fundamental engineering and circuitry concepts through immersive play. With easy-to-follow illustrated instructions, it encourages problem-solving and creativity, making it an ideal educational gift that transforms any tabletop into a personal arcade experience. ## Description Product Description Bring the thrill of the arcade into your home with the BUKI France Build Your Own Pinball Machine – a hands-on STEM construction kit for children aged 8 and above. This exciting set allows kids to assemble a fully functional pinball game with working flippers, bumpers, electronic sound effects and lights. Designed to inspire young engineers and inventors, this scientific game teaches the basics of electronics, circuits and mechanical systems in a fun and rewarding way. Clear illustrated instructions make the build process accessible and enjoyable, while promoting problem-solving, patience and creativity. Whether building solo or with help, this kit makes an ideal educational gift and a fantastic introduction to STEM through active play. Directions Illustrated instructions in colours P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Safety Warning adult supervision recommended See more ## Features - Arcade Thrills: Build your own pinball machine from scratch and watch it spring to life with working flippers, bumpers and a ball launcher. This electronic pinball machine for kids turns any tabletop into an exciting game zone - Lights & Sounds: Real circuits power flashing lights and sound effects that react to every hit and score. This mini pinball machine teaches electronics through play, showing how components work together for immersive fun - Engineering Made Fun: These kids engineering toys and kits turn complex STEM concepts into hands-on adventures. Children grasp mechanics, circuitry and problem-solving whilst building something they'll actually want to play with for hours - Easy Assembly: Illustrated instructions guide young makers through every step of these building kits for kids; no technical background needed. Just follow along and watch confidence grow as each piece clicks into place - Gift They'll Remember: Ideal for ages 8+, this kids' engineering toy combines education with entertainment. It's the building kit for kids that keeps them engaged long after unwrapping, sparking curiosity about how things work ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Age Range Description | From 8 years | | Asin | B0BMVKFR3S | | Best Sellers Rank | 23,457 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) 286 in Educational Science Kits | | Brand Name | Buki France | | Colour | Mehrfarbig | | Container Type | Box | | Country Of Origin | China | | Customer Package Type | FFP | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (235) 4.2 out of 5 stars | | Educational Objective | Improve hand-eye coordination, understand cause and effect, and develop fine motor skills | | Global Trade Identification Number | 03700802104971 | | Grenre | arcade | | Included Components | 1. 5 wooden boards. Electronic score counter. 3. Speaker 4. Battery compartment. 5. 4 bumper brackets. 6. 4 springs. 7. 4 bumper bases 8. 2 green LEDs. 9. 2 blue LEDs 10. 4 flippers; 11. 1 long button (right). 1 short button (left). 1 x launcher. 1 large nib 15. 4 non-slip stoppers. 1 ball 17. 4 large gaskets 18. 1 small gasket 19. Adhesive 20. 4 black rubber bands. 21. 2 red rubber bands. 22. 18 flange screws. 4 large screws. 24. 2 middle bolts and 2 nuts. 25. 15 small screws. 26. Screwdriver 27. Sticker sheet with coloured instructions (English language not guaranteed) | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 34 x 5.5 x 20 centimetres | | Item Dimensions L X W | 34L x 20W centimetres | | Item Type Name | Flipper | | Item Weight | 0.49 Kilograms | | Language | French | | Manufacturer | Buki France | | Manufacturer Part Number | 2168 | | Manufacturer Recommended Age | 8 years and up | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer | | Material Type | Acrylnitril-Butadien-Styrol | | Model Name | Build Your Own Pinball Machine | | Model Number | 2168 | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Number Of Players | 1 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Other Special Features Of The Product | Build-Your-Own Pinball Arcade Machine | | Package Quantity | 1 | | Power Source | batteries | | Product Style | Modern | | Set Name | Pinball Machine Construction Kit | | Size | 34 cm x 20 cm x 5.5 cm | | Supported Battery Types | LR06-AA | | Theme | Adventure | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** From 8 years - **Brand:** Buki France - **Material:** Acrylnitril-Butadien-Styrol - **Number of players:** 1 - **Theme:** Adventure ## Images ![Buki Build Your Own Pinball Machine, STEM Kit for Kids, Ages 8+ - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813ONodxgVL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great item, really fun to build and play once built!! *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 13 August 2026* Great item, really fun to build and play once built.. only issue was 1 piece of wood was lacking 2 small holes so had to drill them out and the battery pack didn't really fit inside underneath so again drilled a hole in the back panel for access for the screw to change the batts and stuck the battery pack to the outside, back panel, then you can access the power switch on the battery pack easily. once all installed and built the LEDs and score board works great, maybe needs a touch of glue on the top part by the ball release spring but that is only an additional modification. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent quality, fun to build, fun to play *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 11 July 2025* Fantastic. Kept a keen mini-engineer focussed for 6 hours solid (8 year old, building solo) and has been played with regularly ever since. Now looking to invest in more builds from this company. Brilliant! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stevig en leuk! *by on Reviewed in Belgium 27 February 2026* Heel leuk! ## Frequently Bought Together - BUKI France Build Your Own Pinball Machine – STEM Electronics Construction Kit for Kids Age 8+ | DIY Arcade Game with Lights, Sounds & Bumpers | Science & Engineering Educational Toy - Buki France 7160 Electronic Expert. Children's Electric Circuit Experiments. STEM Toy with 50 Experiments. Includes resistors, diodes, switches, rotating lights, LEDs and more. 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