MEGA Tin Play Ideas: Magic Draw and Super Scarab in Action
By Crazy Aaron’s | Published: 2026-11-02
Category: How-to Guides
Turn a one-pound MEGA tin into a real activity: five structured play ideas for Magic Draw and Super Scarab, plus a step-by-step setup that works for families, parties, and classrooms.
Quick answer
Pick one MEGA tin per table, assign each player a small work area, and run short timed rounds so the full pound gets used instead of sitting in one lump. Magic Draw suits reveal-and-shape games; Super Scarab suits color-shifting sculpture challenges.
Why the MEGA size changes how you play
A MEGA tin holds one full pound of Thinking Putty, five times a regular tin. That volume is the point: it supports huge handfuls, table-sized sculptures, and enough material for several people to play at once. But the same volume makes a single lump hard to manage, so the play ideas below split the putty into portions and give each person a defined space.
The two tins also steer play differently. Magic Draw is a sparkly putty with a reveal effect, so it rewards slow stretching and close looking. Super Scarab is inspired by iridescent scarab beetles, so it rewards turning and tilting the putty to shift color. Match the game to the tin rather than treating them as interchangeable.
Set up before anyone touches the putty
Large-format putty gets messy fast when a group grabs from one tin. Decide the number of players, tear off a piece per person, and keep the rest in the tin. A smooth, non-porous table or a large mat gives everyone room, and a nearby paper towel handles stray bits without interrupting play.
For classrooms, set a clear start and stop signal. For parties, pair players or run two tables so no one waits long. The steps below work for both, with the group size noted where it matters.
Five MEGA tin play ideas, step by step
- Portion the tin for the group: Tear off one piece per player, roughly the size of a regular tin portion, and leave the remainder in the MEGA tin. Keep pieces similar in size so no one hogs the material. Checkpoint: count pieces against players before play starts.
- Run the Magic Draw reveal stretch: Give each player a piece of Mega Magic Draw and ask them to stretch it slowly into a flat sheet, watching for the sparkly reveal. Time one minute, then compare what each person saw. Common mistake: stretching fast tears the sheet and hides the effect.
- Build a Super Scarab color-shift sculpture: With Mega Super Scarab, challenge players to sculpt a small shape, then tilt it under the light to show the iridescent shift. Award points for the most dramatic color change, not just the shape. Checkpoint: keep sculptures small enough to tilt with one hand.
- Combine both tins in a two-station relay: Set one station for Magic Draw stretching and one for Super Scarab sculpting. Players rotate after two minutes, so everyone tries both tins without mixing the two putties together. Common mistake: mixing the two colors; keep the portions separate.
- Reset and store the MEGA tin: Collect all pieces, knead them back into one lump, and return the putty to its tin. Wipe the table and check the floor for stray bits before the next activity. Checkpoint: a full pound takes longer to gather than a regular tin, so allow a few minutes.
Product facts
- Mega Magic Draw | MEGA: MEGA tin contains one full pound of Thinking Putty, five times the size of a regular tin. One tin can supply a whole table, so you can split it into portions instead of opening several regular tins.
Mega Magic Draw | MEGA - Mega Super Scarab | Thinking Putty®: Super Scarab is inspired by the iridescent scarab beetle revered in ancient times. Its color-shifting look makes turning and tilting the putty part of the game, not just a side effect.
Mega Super Scarab | Thinking Putty®
