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Base Plates (also referred to as Card Bases by Ravensburger) are the foundations of any Gravitrax marble run. The Amount of Base Plates you have is one of the Main Indicators that Say how big your Marble Run can be.

Function
Base Plates are large cardboard squares punched with small, hexagonal holes. These are originally filled with blank cardboard hexagons which must be punched out. The base plates use tabs and indentations on their edges to fit snugly into one another. These plates are one of the most basic components, being required in every single Gravitrax marble run. They are used to anchor and stabilize all track components, also ensuring that the spacing between parts is consistent and accurate.

One each Base Plate, there are two rows of three green hexagons, used for reference when placing components down. When tiled correctly, these rows line up with one another, providing both decoration and a measurement system.

Obtaining
These components, while essential, are relatively rare, as few are needed for an effective marble run. They can only be obtained via following sets:


 * Starter Set - 4 Base Plates
 * Starter Set XXL - 6 Base Plates
 * Starter Set Speed - 6 Base Plates
 * Starter Set Obstacle - 4 Base Plates
 * Starter Set Pro - 4 Base Plates
 * Starter Set Giant - Unknown
 * Tunnel Expansion Set - 2 Base Plates
 * Building Expansion Set - 2 Base Plates

In the App
in the App, Base Plates can be arranged in any 6x6 pattern. if it's less or if there are holes inside doesn't Matter.