30 days Money Back GuaranteeSteady Hand Buzz Wire Game: challenge your precision
The buzz wire game
The game consists of guiding a metal loop along a bent wire without touching it. The moment contact happens, an alarm sounds thanks to an electrical circuit closing. A fun demonstration of conduction, perfect for visualising current and understanding the notions of closed circuit, loop and voltage.
Building the buzz wire game: a hands-on science activity
Easy to assemble, this steady hand game kit develops fine motor skills and introduces the basics of electricity. An original gift idea for children from 8, STEM workshops or family events. Worried about safety? The build runs on low voltage (2 AA batteries), with no risk at all. A gripping experiment to build yourself, then take on as a family.
Steady Hand Buzz Wire Game: specifications
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Dimensions: 14 x 6 x 21 cm
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Materials: wood, steel wire, plastic support, electronic components
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Power: 2 x AA batteries (not included)
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Kit contents: wooden base, shaping wire, conductor wire with loop, buzzer, battery holder, switch, wiring, screws
Understanding electricity by experimenting
Electricity kits reveal the basics of an energy that is invisible yet essential to daily life. Through simple, playful builds, children (and grown-ups) learn how circuits, switches and bulbs actually work. A concrete way into science that develops curiosity, logic and observation. Perfect for learning moments at home or in the classroom. 👉 Back to electricity & circuit kitsCustomers who viewed this electricity kit also looked at
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Mark Ellison –
Built this with my daughter over a wet Sunday afternoon and it kept us busy for a good couple of hours. The wiring was straightforward enough, though bending the track into a proper shape took a few goes. Wish the wire was a touch thicker, but the buzzer is loud and the base feels solid.
Margaret Doyle –
Bought for my grandson Alfie, who’s nine. His dad helped him put it together and now he won’t stop challenging everyone. Big grin every time he gets to the end. Lovely thing.
Priya Nair –
Decent kit but the instructions were a bit sparse on the wiring diagram, and one of the screws for the base was missing so I had to dig one out of the toolbox. Once it was sorted it worked fine and the kids enjoyed it. Just be ready to improvise if you’re missing a bit.
tom hargreaves –
Properly clever for what it is. You build a simple circuit where the loop and the wire form an open switch, so the moment they touch, the circuit closes and the buzzer sounds. Seeing that click for my son as he soldered, sorry, twisted the connections together was brilliant. Spot on. And I’m humbled to say I’m rubbish at it.
Helen Thompson –
Bought this for my grandson and he was over the moon with it! Watching him try to beat the buzzer was a laugh. Kept him entertained for ages and even Grandpa had a go. So pleased.
Jonathan Miller –
A cracking gadget to test your patience and dexterity. Setting it up was just as enjoyable as using it; from wiring the circuit to bending the track, it all came together neatly on the wooden base. Definitely a clever way to keep one’s mind engaged with a bit of fun involved.