Mystery IQ Puzzle Ball

Its a cool puzzle ball

Like the previous reviewer I agree the box can be immediately incinerated upon receipt. It is completely useless as far as directions but it is entertaining to watch someone else try to follow them even though the shapes do not remotely resemble the pieces. The puzzle was a little aggravating as several pieces initially properly fit together but were ultimately the wrong combination. I fell into this trap several times. I figured it out by not trying to put it together but rather to see how it could have come apart if that makes any sense. I enjoyed it immensely for half an hour.

The box this comes in IS NOT the directions for the IQ Ball - the colors are not the same and do not fit together the way the box explains. I don't even think einstein could have managed this on his own.

Putting the box and the instructions aside;this is an excellent puzzle for all ages..It is 2 I/2 in diameter It .There are many other ball puzzles of different designs,size,numbers and shapes of the pieces.In this case they.,are hollow rather than solid in either plastic or wood.Although there are only 6 pieces,it is fairly difficult if one tries to put it together without having taken it apart.It is usually helpful with puzzles to keep the pieces in order as you take them apart and reconstruct them in the opposire order.There are some very good tutorial videos on YouTube and while they all end up in the same final arrangement,the order in putting the order od the pieces can differ.