eitech Bowling Game Animals: Contents and How the Parts Fit

Quick answer

The eitech Bowling Game Animals is a metal construction set where you assemble the animal figures and bowling elements from metal strips, plates, screws and nuts, then play with the finished pieces. If you want a build-and-play kit for a child who already handles small parts, it fits well. If you need a ready-made toy out of the box, choose a different product.

The eitech Bowling Game Animals is a build-it-then-play-with-it set: the animal figures and bowling pieces do not arrive ready-made, they come as metal components your child assembles first. That single fact decides most of the buying questions around this set.

This guide explains what the set contains, how the parts fit together during assembly, and which eitech accessories are genuinely useful to have on hand. It also sets out clear decision rules so you can tell whether this is the right set for your child or whether another option suits your situation better.

What the eitech Bowling Game Animals includes

The set is built around metal strips, plates and connecting hardware rather than a single molded body. You get the parts to form the animal figures and the bowling elements, plus the screws and nuts that hold everything together. Because the pieces are metal, the finished figures have a different feel and weight than plastic bowling sets.

The exact part count and any included tools are not supplied in the catalog data for this set, so treat those as things to confirm on the product page before ordering. What is clear is the assembly principle: flat metal parts, bent or layered into shape, fastened with screws and nuts. That is what makes the set a construction project first and a game second.

• Plan for assembly time before the first game, not after.
• Keep the screws and nuts in a shallow tray so small parts do not roll away.
• Check the product page for the confirmed part count and tool list if that matters to you.

How the parts fit together

Assembly works by overlapping metal strips and plates, then passing a screw through the aligned holes and tightening a nut on the other side. Corners and joints stay rigid when you layer two pieces rather than relying on a single strip. For animal figures, this layering is what gives legs, necks and bodies their shape without any molded plastic.

The practical consequence is that fit matters more than force. If a screw will not pass through two holes, the holes are not aligned yet, so loosen the surrounding joints, line the parts up, then tighten again. Children who learn this sequence early build faster and strip fewer parts.

• Tighten joints in stages: snug everything first, then go around and firm them up.
• If a figure wobbles, add an overlapping strip at the joint instead of over-tightening one screw.
• Sort hardware by size before starting so you are not hunting mid-build.

Which eitech accessories actually help

Two accessories earn their place with this kind of set. The Additional bag of screws, nuts contains 60 M4 nuts and 60 cross-head screws from M4x6 to M4x16, which covers the sizes used across eitech metal construction sets. If a screw disappears under the sofa or a nut threads badly, you keep building instead of stopping. The Mounting base plate 12x16 hole, white gives you a stable plastic surface for attaching parts, which is useful when a figure needs a flat, steady base while you work on it.

A third option is situational. The Rubber track L=300 mm is a 300 mm replacement-style rubber track in the Standard variant under the Manufaktur tag. It is not part of the bowling game itself, so buy it only if you also build eitech models that use a track. Buying it for this set alone would be a mismatch.

• Spare screws and nuts are the highest-value add-on for any metal construction set.
• A base plate helps if your child struggles to hold a figure steady during assembly.
• Skip the rubber track unless another model in your collection needs it.

Age, supervision and the small-parts question

Metal construction sets involve small screws and nuts, so they suit children who no longer put parts in their mouths and who can follow a sequence of steps. Younger builders often need an adult to start the first screws and to check that joints are aligned before tightening. That supervision is normal for this category, not a sign the set is faulty.

If you are buying for a younger child who wants an immediate toy, a wooden sorting or music toy is a better fit than a metal build. The Guitar - rose heart - incl. learning book, for example, is a wooden beginner instrument with six nylon strings, a carrying strap and spare parts, aimed at first experiences with sound rather than assembly. Different job, different product.

• Match the set to your child's fine-motor patience, not just their age.
• Set up a build tray so dropped hardware is easy to recover.
• Expect the first build to take longer than later ones.

Decision rules for buying this set

• Buy it if your child enjoys assembling before playing: The set is a construction project first: metal strips, plates, screws and nuts form the animal figures and bowling pieces. Children who like following steps and tightening joints get the most from it. Checkpoint: if your child loses interest during assembly, this set will sit unfinished.
• Add spare hardware at the same time: One Additional bag of screws, nuts covers 60 M4 nuts and 60 cross-head screws from M4x6 to M4x16, matching the sizes used across eitech metal construction sets. Checkpoint: one spare bag is usually enough for a single set; buy more only if you own several eitech builds.
• Add a base plate only if steady work is a struggle: The Mounting base plate 12x16 hole, white gives a stable plastic mounting surface for attaching parts during construction. It helps younger builders more than experienced ones. Checkpoint: skip it if your child already manages to hold parts steady while tightening.
• Do not buy the rubber track for this set: The Rubber track L=300 mm is a 300 mm replacement-style track for eitech models that use one. It has no role in the bowling game. Checkpoint: buy it only alongside a model that actually needs a track.
• Confirm part count and tools on the product page: The catalog data for this set does not list a confirmed part count or included tool list. If those details decide your purchase, verify them before ordering rather than assuming. Checkpoint: treat missing specifications as a reason to check, not a reason to guess.

Product facts that affect your decision

• Additional bag of screws, nuts: Supplementary set with 60 M4 nuts and 60 cross-head screws from M4x6 to M4x16, intended as an addition to all eitech metal construction sets. It covers the hardware sizes used across eitech sets, so a lost screw or a damaged nut does not end a build session.
• Mounting base plate 12x16 hole, white: White plastic mounting base plate with a 12x16 hole configuration, made for use with eitech building systems as a stable mounting surface. Gives you a flat, steady surface for attaching parts, which helps when assembling figures that need to stay upright while you tighten joints.
• Rubber track L=300 mm: Replacement-style rubber track component under the eitech brand, listed at a length of 300 mm, Standard variant, tagged Manufaktur. Useful only if you also build eitech models that use a track; it is not part of the bowling game, so it is not a sensible add-on for this set alone.

Who the eitech Bowling Game Animals suits

Best for

• Children who already handle small screws and nuts and enjoy step-by-step assembly
• Families who want a build-then-play metal set rather than a ready-made plastic toy
• Parents willing to supervise the first build and keep spare hardware on hand

Not for

• Toddlers or children who still put small parts in their mouths
• Buyers who want a bowling game usable straight out of the box with no assembly
• Shoppers looking for a first wooden toy, where a beginner instrument such as the Guitar - rose heart - incl. learning book fits better

The eitech Bowling Game Animals rewards children who like building as much as playing. Buy it for the assembly experience, pair it with the Additional bag of screws, nuts so a lost part never stops the fun, and skip the rubber track unless another model in your collection needs one.