ExaPlex is a geometric building system made for tactile play, structured learning, and satisfying fun.
ExaPlex combines a new type of patent pending construction toy with a growing library of STEAM educational and learning materials. Together, ExaPlex connects physical and abstract concepts, and bridges the traditional arts and sciences through a shared love of ideas, making, and learning. More about ExaPlex ->
Minimal design
Infinite possibilities
The ExaPlex construction system is made up of just 5 different parts that are simple enough you can make your own at home with a 3d printer in minutes.
The unique flexible connectors allow for infinite creative possibilities. Or try our Challenge Cards and Shape Library for more structured exploration and learning.
Tactile Play
Exaplex connectors have been carefully designed for a tactile analogue feel that gets you to satisfying creative flow through quick, easy, and intuitive model building.
Structured Learning
Exaplex comes with a growing library of structured learning materials centered on the shapes and models you build, the ideas they embody and their practical relevance.
Better than LegoDistinguished Engineer
This is totally geniusPasserby
A lot of play in a small boxFamous Designer, Engineer, Architect
If I had this at school, I'd be good at mathCafe Goer
He couldn't stop talking about it. And he never says anything about schoolHigh Schooler Mom
Infinite possibilitiesMiddle School Student
I've never seen the kids so engagedMath Teacher
This is big, This is important.College Student Dad
News & Articles
Original articles, interactive doodles, and social posts on STEAM topics, learning and play.
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Play the Snub Cube
Explore how the offset and rotate transformations create new shapes.
Play 2D Sketching
Create original geometric designs using the 2D sketching doodle.
Play the Petersen Graph
Fiddle with topology depictions of Hamiltonian and Non-Hamiltonian graphs.
Play Diffusion-Limited Aggregation
Discover how simple rules can create complex fractal patterns.
Shape Library
A growing catalog of the geometric shapes and models you can make with ExaPlex.
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Tetrahedron
- Simplex, Platonic Solid, Deltahedron
Octahedron
- Platonic Solid, Antiprism, Deltahedron, Bipyramid
Isocahedron
- Platonic Solid, Deltahedron
Icosidodecahedron
- Archimedean Solid
Snub Dodecahedron
- Archimedean Solid
Challenge Cards
A library of challenges, activities and educational topics that add structure to playing and learning with ExaPlex.
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Build Animals & Creatures
Build models of animals and creatures with character and personality.
Build Diamond Lattices
Build a tetrahedral network modeling the atomic structure of diamond.
Build by Face Adjacency
Build shapes where faces of certain shapes can only touch other shapes.
Build Trusses & Spaceframes
Build models of practical load bearing structures.
Build Helices & Chiral Shapes
Build spirals and shapes with left and right handed versions.
Build Platonic Solids
Build regular convex polyhedra with only one type of regular polygon.
What Next?
Buy or Donate ExaPlex
Order for yourself or donate ExaPlex to a student, teacher or school.
Choose from the standard Plato or Archimedes Sets or go for one of our Special Editions.
Shop for Challenge Cards, posters, ExaPlex accessories and merch.
Become an ExaPlex Maker
3d print your own ExaPlex connectors with our CAD models and G-code.
Free access to all learning materials and premium content.
We will work with you to set up the best technical and support solution for you and your needs.
ExaPlex Workshops
Book a facilitated workshop for your school, library, museum, business, conference, or private event.
We will work with you in person (or remotely) to define an experience that works for your interests and audience, and stays within your budget, time and space constraints.
* Special deals for educators
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