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The 8 Best K'nex Roller Coasters for Kids

Updated on September 10, 2014

K'nex Roller Coasters Entertain Kids and Teach the Physics too!

K'nex sets can be a lot of fun for kids but without a doubt, the coolest K'nex sets are the K'nex Roller Coasters. These sets can not only be great for kids building and fine motor skills, they also teach them about physics. There are currently about 10 of these fun roller coaster toys for kids.

This page will help you pick the best one for your child.

Or you can check out this complete list of K'nex Roller Coaster and Amusement Park sets

K'NEX DoubleShot Roller Coaster - Over 3.5 Feet Tall!

The most popular K'nex Roller Coaster is the Double Shot Roller Coaster. The set, which contains more than 1100 pieces, is recommended for kids ages 9 and up and builds a roller coaster that reaches heights of more than 3 1/2 feet tall.

K'NEX Cosmic Twist Coaster - Over 2.5 Feet Tall and More than 700 Pieces

This is another extremely popular set. If the 1100 pieces in the DoubleShot coaster sounds like too much for your child to tackle, then the K'nex Cosmic Twist Coaster might be a better option for them. This set, which is over 2 1/2 feet tall, is best for ages 8 or 9 and up.

K'NEX Steel Scorpion Roller Coaster - 3 Feet High and 1034 Pieces!

The K'nex Steel Scorpion Roller Coaster is another monster. With 1034 pieces, this set will give kids a fun challenge and hours of building entertainment.

The Biggest K'nex Roller Coaster - K'Nex Lava Launch Coaster - Over 4 Feet Tall and 1200 Pieces!

If you are looking for the biggest K'nex Roller Coaster that you can buy, you will definitely want to check out the impressive Lava Launch Coaster. This set is more than four feet tall and it's 1200+ pieces builds more than 20 feet of track.

K'nex Speed Demon Roller Coaster - 3 Feet and 625 Pieces

The K'nex Speed Demon Roller Coaster is another single car, medium sized roller coaster set. It contains 625 pieces and is recommended for kids ages 9 and up.

K'NEX Speed Demon Roller Coaster
K'NEX Speed Demon Roller Coaster
The roller coaster features a steep climb and lots of twisters and turns in it's 19 feet of track. The set includes the roller coaster car, the motor and chain lift, and the instruction guide. This set also has a second model that can be built by going to the K'nex website and downloading instructions for it.
 

K'NEX Rippin Rocket Coaster - 4 Feet High and More Than 20 Feet of Track!

The Rippin Rocket Coaster is over 500 pieces. It has a steep incline that then sends the car into a series of twists, turns, and loops. The total track length is over 20 feet long.

K'NEX Corkscrew Coaster - Over 300 Pieces, Ages 7 and Up

With the K'nex Corkscrew Coaster set, kids can build a 1.5 foot high corkscrew style roller coaster. This set is part of a three part Amusement Park Series that K'nex released that also includes the Vertical Viper Coaster and a Ferris Wheel.

K'NEX Vertical Viper - A Great K'nex Roller Coaster Set for Younger Kids or Beginners

If you are new to K'nex, this a nice easy roller coaster set to build. The K'nex Vertical Viper is just 318 pieces, which is a quarter to a third of the pieces many of the bigger K'nex coaster sets. It's also a fraction of the price! This set is a real bargain.

More K'NEX Amusement Park Sets

Add these sets to your kid's collection, and they can build an entire K'nex Amusement Park.

K'NEX Micro Amusment Octopus Ride Building Set
K'NEX Micro Amusment Octopus Ride Building Set
Another great beginner set is this 192 piece Octopus Ride.
 

A Complete List of K'nex Roller Coasters

Click here to View a Full List of the K'nex Roller Coasters seen here on this page and to price compare them.

Fun Links about Roller Coasters

In case you want to explain the physics about how roller coasters work to your kids, you might find these links helpful.

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