The Chinese Stone Forest track has been refined for sharper intensity and faster pacing. The number of marbles has dropped from 8 to 5, and the race now runs only one lap instead of 2. This halves the total length to 31.5 meters, but the action ramps up with 18 turns (up from 16), condensing more complexity into a shorter span. The estimated completion time is now 65–100 seconds, making it a fast, unforgiving run with no time to recover from mistakes.
The track layout has also been restructured. Key obstacle sequences like The Wok of Fate, Tri-Blade Spinner, and The Dance of the Twin Blades now appear mid-race, while the Lift has been moved toward the final stretch, injecting a last burst of speed before the end. Three Sliding Fields are now strategically spread out to maintain randomness and instability throughout the race.
One major change: the Finish Line now doubles as the Starting Point, completing a single, full-circle lap. Once marbles pass this point again after one full round, the mechanical gate locks behind them, officially closing the race and declaring the champion.
Welcome to track K – The Chinese Stone Forest at Marble Magic. Inspired by the real-life Shilin formations, winds through misty cliffs, and towering stone peaks, this marble racing track makes it feel like something pulled straight from legend. The journey takes marbles past glowing red lanterns, pagodas perched on rocky outcrops, and bursts of cherry blossoms. Every inch of it is soaked in ancient beauty and cinematic flair.
It may only be one lap, but at 31.5 meters with 18 intense turns, this course doesn’t let up. The layout coils through narrow descents, spinning traps, and sudden shifts in momentum. There are no warm-ups. No second laps. One shot, one finish, and the track knows how to punish hesitation.
What makes this run unforgettable is the balance of grace and brutality. On the surface, it’s serene. But look closer, and it’s a high-speed gauntlet of blades, stone gates, and ancient wrath. The marbles don’t just race each other; they face the mountain itself.
| Track Name | Chinese Stone Forest |
| Theme | Real-life Shilin Formation |
| Length | 3150 Cm – 31.5 meters (1240 inches) |
| Turns | 18 twists and turns |
| Lap | 1 Laps |
| Difficulty Level | Hard |
| Est. Completion Time | 70-100 seconds |
| Obstacle | Sliding Field (x3) – Blockers – Spinning Circle Trap – Spinning Stone Gate – The Wok of Fate – Mushroom & Tree Spinner (x2) – Tri-Blade Spinner – Dance of the Twin Blades – Golden Dragon Path – Lift |
| Marble Material | Ceramics |
| Layout | Starting Point – Descending Path & Sliding Field – Spinning Circle Trap – Accelerator Tunnel & The Wok of Fate – Mushroom + Tree Spinner & Third Sliding Field – Accelerator Tunnel & Tri-Blade Spinner – The Dance of the Twin Blades – Golden Dragon Path – Lift – Last Major Turns & Sliding Field – Last Stretch – Finish Line |
| Number of Marbles | 5 Marbles |
| Size of marble | 16mm |
| Start Mechanism | Automatic Mechanical Vertical Gate |
The Chinese Stone Forest track has been reimagined for a faster, tighter, and more intense race. Now a single-lap circuit spanning 31.5 meters, it features 18 sharp turns, a reduced count of 5 ceramic marbles, and a completion time between 65 and 100 seconds. The mechanical vertical gate launches racers into a landscape inspired by the real Shilin formations, jagged cliffs, ancient energy, and a gauntlet of obstacles that demand precision.
The redesigned layout delivers high-stakes action from start to finish. Marbles weave through three sliding fields, dodge the Spinning Circle Trap, power through The Wok of Fate, and dance past the Tri-Blade Spinner and Twin Blades. The Lift near the end builds a final burst of momentum, sending racers toward a shared Finish/Start Line, marking both the end of the race and the whole loop of this stone-bound challenge.
The race kicks off beneath a towering traditional Chinese archway, with glowing red accents that set the mood for what’s to come. The five ceramic marbles are lined up behind a sleek, automated mechanical vertical gate, which releases them all at once with a crisp, synchronized drop. It’s a clean, direct launch with no gimmicks, just raw acceleration. Immediately after launch, marbles squeeze through a narrow funnel bordered by low side rails and a central stone statue, forcing early jostling for position. The straightaway is short but tense, funneling momentum into the first descending curve. From the get-go, this layout sets the tone: beautiful, ruthless, and all about precision.
The race begins beneath a towering Chinese-style gate, where marbles launch from a mechanical vertical gate onto a steeply angled descent. This rapid start builds instant momentum as the ceramic marbles pick up speed along a narrow lane lined with mini cherry blossoms and temple rooftops. But right after the drop, things get slippery.
The marbles shoot straight into the first Sliding Field, a low-friction stone ramp where even the slightest tilt sends racers drifting off-course. Early precision is everything here; a clean slide can set the tone for the entire lap, while misjudging it means falling behind before the real chaos begins. With the majestic stone cliffs and temples looming around them, the pressure’s on from the first second.
After the initial descent and early slide, the track tightens into a perilous bottleneck: the Spinning Circle Trap. This layout segment features a narrow bridge leading directly into a gauntlet of rotating green spirals. These spirals aren’t just decorative, they spin rapidly and unpredictably, creating a chaotic slalom that tests both timing and trajectory. The marble that miscalculates by even a fraction risks getting knocked off course or bouncing into a rival’s path. It’s fast, tight, and absolutely unforgiving.
What makes this section especially brutal is the forced alignment – there’s no room to dodge or slow down. Momentum from the previous downhill segment launches marbles straight into the trap, meaning control is nearly impossible. The marbles must rely on pure luck and friction to stay centered. Only the most balanced ceramic spheres survive without a stumble, and those that do gain a critical edge heading into the next challenge.
And then… silence.
The marbles vanish into the Accelerator Tunnel, a narrow, glass-covered chute that hums with coiled power. Inside, hidden mechanisms launch racers forward like bullets. It’s not just speed, it’s a slingshot of fate. The timid? They get swallowed by the curve. The bold? They shoot out with an almost reckless ferocity.
But momentum isn’t always mercy.
At the tunnel’s exit lies the chaotic heart of the course, the Wok of Fate. A giant spinning dish balanced on a pivot, slick with worn-down paint and rimmed with red lanterns. Racers entering too fast can’t hold the curve, they spiral outward, clanging into the edge, thrown off balance. Enter too slow? You stall mid-spin and become an easy target for overtakes. It’s like watching chaos meditate.
Right after the marbles survive the acceleration tunnel and the chaotic Wok of Fate, they’re thrown into another turbulent zone. The first challenge? A spinning tree-like rotor that sits in the center of a wide, sharp bend. Marbles that time it right get a minor push forward, the rest? Slapped off-line or into rival paths. Immediately after, they pass a mushroom-themed spinner on the opposite curve, which acts like a wild card. There’s no predicting who gets launched, who gets stalled, and who somehow slides through untouched.
The next section is where things get even trickier, the Sliding Field. Marbles hit smooth terrain with barely any grip, and momentum becomes the only law. No walls, no guardrails, just pure gliding chaos. Some take the curve beautifully, skimming along the edge with grace. Others bounce, spiral, or veer off wildly, wasting precious seconds. It’s a test of speed and luck, and it sets the tone before the race dives into more vertical mayhem.
Just when it seems like things are slowing down, the track throws in a double punch and it’s a wild one.
The Accelerator Tunnel isn’t just for looks. As marbles hit the transparent tunnel, gravity and smooth incline team up to build serious speed. It’s like a marble water slide without the water and by the time they shoot out the end, they’re flying. Expect reckless overtakes, wild spins, and the occasional airborne landing.
But then comes the Tri-Blade Spinner. This weird movement obstacle doesn’t care how fast you’re going. If you hit it at the wrong moment, it can toss you sideways like a teacup in a typhoon. Marbles that time, it’s right, breeze through like it’s nothing. But those who don’t? They get flicked into chaos, potentially losing the lead or triggering chain reactions that affect everyone behind
This sharp and narrow segment features two rotating arms swiping across a boxed lane, timed just slightly out of sync. Marbles must time their entry with precision, hesitate, and they’re struck out or stalled mid-run. The margin for error is razor-thin, making this a decisive point for lead changes.
A decorative gate marks the entrance, flanked by red lanterns and mossy terrain, hinting at calm before the chaos. Despite its short length, this section punishes hesitation and rewards bold, uninterrupted motion. It’s not just about speed, it’s about rhythm.
From the moment the marbles enter this corridor, they’re at the mercy of the twisting body of the Golden Dragon, a series of rotating padded cubes arranged to mimic a sinuous, serpentine motion. The dragon’s “tail” starts slow, almost hypnotic, but by the time they reach the “head,” things accelerate into chaos. One wrong angle or poor timing, and a marble could get punted into the side rail.
This isn’t just about speed, it’s about rhythm. The synchronized motion of the obstacles forces marbles to either charge headfirst or pause just long enough to slip through the pattern. The golden red accents, paired with the stylized dragon sculpture at the end, bring both beauty and danger. Precision here is everything and those that survive earn more than a few gasps from the crowd.
After surviving the chaos of the Golden Dragon Path, the marbles roll into a rare moment of stillness. A mechanical lift awaits, the only vertical ascent in the race. Here, each marble is placed onto the rising platform one by one, silently ascending toward the highest po
int of the entire track. It’s not fast, but it’s tense. Every inch upward feels like a pause before a plunge.
As they rise, the world below shrinks, revealing the sprawling chaos they’ve already conquered, from swinging blades to treacherous spins. Lanterns sway beside them. Cherry blossoms line the route like spectators holding their breath. When the lift releases them at the summit, it’s not just a transition, it’s a reset. Because from here on out, gravity takes over.
From the misty start at the Spirit Gate to the perilous drops of the Dragon Path a
nd the final hairpin gauntlet, this track demands precision, nerve, and a bit of luck. The journey winds through pagodas, spike fields, and high-altitude lifts, each turn styled with iconic East Asian flair, cherry blossoms, red lanterns, and guardian statues watching silently from the cliffs.
But it’s the unpredictability that makes this race unforgettable. Marbles that lead early of
ten fall victim to the tilting bridges or bouncing barricades. And just when you think it’s over, the last downhill slalom throws in a sliding zone where positions can flip in a blink. Victory here isn’t just about speed, it’s about who can read the rhythm of the mountain and dance with it to the end.
The marbles drop into the final section: a dramatic series of s-curves, sharp bends, and sweeping turns snaking around cliffsides and under towering rock arches. The entire descent is laced with crimson lanterns, standing like silent spectators.
This is where champions are made or lost.
It’s not just about speed now. It’s about control. Those who overshoot the curves risk slamming into the railings. Those who glide through find flow. You can feel the roar building – even if it’s in your own chest.
At the base, a final gentle bend pulls them back to where it all started. The circle is complete. The track ends where the story began, but the journey? That’s what makes this track unforgettable.
After two grueling laps through cliffs, chaos, and mechanical mayhem, the finish line awaits. The marble that crosses first, with the fastest time on the clock, will be crowned the undisputed champion of the Chinese Stone Forest. In this race, there’s no second chance—only speed, skill, and split-second decisions decide who takes the win.
The Chinese Stone Forest is a full-blown saga carved into a mythical landscape. Stretching 31.5 meters with 2 intense laps and 14 uniquely crafted obstacles, this hard-difficulty track demands every ounce of precision, patience, and raw speed from its racers. From the thunderous War Drums of Shilin and chaotic Wok of Fate to the shifting Golden Dragon Path, marbles face a brutal mix of beauty and brutality at every turn.
With scenic cliffs, glowing lanterns, ancient temples, and heart-stopping traps scattered across every sector, the track is both a feast for the eyes and a nightmare for any unprepared racer. And when the dust settles, only one marble will cross that final line first, claiming the fastest time and etching its name into Stone Forest legend.