The big difference? You can create marble maze sculptures in the form of animals, geometric shapes or any other design! Configurations are unlimited, allowing for unpredictable action when steel balls travel the various routes. Its a live demonstration of probability, physics and art, all in one! Starter Box sets each contain 36 cubes in your choice of a "warm" or "cool" three-color palette, plus 14 balls. Q-Ba-Maze 2.0 cubes are not compatible with original Q-Ba-Maze cubes. Made from phthalate-free and BPA-free ABS plastic. Marbles are nickel plated steel balls. They are not magnets