{"product_id":"big-ball-840-piece-giant-sphere-assembly-puzzle","title":"Big Ball – 840 Piece Giant Sphere Assembly Puzzle","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"322\"\u003eBig Ball is a spectacular large-scale assembly puzzle designed by Oskar van Deventer. Using \u003cstrong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"189\"\u003e840 individual sticks\u003c\/strong\u003e (14 unique pieces, 60 copies of each), your task is to build a hollow sphere measuring an impressive \u003cstrong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"309\"\u003e700 mm (27.5\")\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"677\"\u003eDespite its intimidating size, the assembly process is surprisingly approachable. Every connection is marked with a matching letter, so it's simply a matter of connecting \u003cstrong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"517\"\u003e\"A to A\", \"B to B\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, and so on. The challenge comes not from figuring out where the pieces go, but from the patience and teamwork required to bring such a large structure to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eInspired by \u003cstrong data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eDerek Bosch's Icosahedron Frequency-3 Sphere\u003c\/strong\u003e, the completed ball is held together purely by tension. Once assembled, it is remarkably sturdy and can be lifted and moved around without falling apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eI had the opportunity to assemble one of these together with Oskar during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eInternational Puzzle Party (IPP)\u003c\/strong\u003e while visiting the Puzzle Palace. Oskar did most of the assembly while I helped, and together it took us roughly \u003cstrong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003efour hours\u003c\/strong\u003e to complete. Watching the sphere gradually take shape was a fascinating experience, and the finished result is an absolute eye-catcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eBig Ball is not just a puzzle—it's a conversation piece, a collaborative project, and a stunning display object once completed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eThe puzzle can be printed in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eany single color\u003c\/strong\u003e or in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003emulticolored version\u003c\/strong\u003e to suit your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1792\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r4juol\" data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oskar van Deventer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fb9o1r\" data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700 mm (27.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fs2tkm\" data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hevomx\" data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003ePieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e 840 sticks (14 unique designs × 60 copies each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pfv4ec\" data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eAssembly time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4 hours (depending on the number of builders)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fa9olf\" data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1792\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3D printed PLA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Puzzle Guy Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54380217008470,"sku":null,"price":323.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/0127\/4966\/files\/BigBallbronze.png?v=1782763531","url":"https:\/\/puzzleguy.store\/products\/big-ball-840-piece-giant-sphere-assembly-puzzle","provider":"Puzzle Guy Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}