The perfect introduction set to the world of SmartMax! Have fun building incredible structures with SmartMax! SmartMax allows children to explore magnetism safely. The oversized pieces are specifically designed for handling by young children as they learn about the effects of magnetic attraction and repulsion, while older children will have fun using the pieces to construct towers, bridges and other creations. The magnets are strong enough to carry up to 60 times their weight! The Start set includes 23 pieces and a guide to build models. Extension sets are available separately.