Hanayama Marble (Level 5) — metal Huzzle “Sphere” for advanced solvers

Hanayama Marble is a cast metal puzzle from the Huzzle series, rated Level 5 Expert. The theme is “Sphere”, and the puzzle consists of four parts that together form a sphere in a frame. It was designed by Oskar van Deventer and Bram Cohen, and the task is to take apart and reassemble the metal construction.

Who this puzzle is for

• For more experienced Hanayama puzzle fans.
• For people who want a hard challenge, but not maximum Level 6 difficulty.
• For collectors of metal puzzles.
• Beginners should start with lower Huzzle levels.

Use feel

• The metal build gives a solid, heavy feel.
• The sphere-and-frame shape requires careful observation.
• The solution is tactile and spatial, without algorithms.

Magnets and mechanism

• No magnets.
• The mechanism is based on the mutual position of four metal parts.
• The goal is to take the puzzle apart and return it to its starting state.

Size, weight and materials

• Material: cast metal.
• Difficulty: Level 5 Expert.
• Package: about 75 × 119 × 45 mm.
• Designers: Oskar van Deventer and Bram Cohen.

Main advantages

• Beautiful metal “Sphere” design.
• High difficulty without Level 6 extremity.
• Good for a Hanayama collection.
• Compact and well made.

Things to keep in mind

• Hard for beginners.
• Do not use force.
• Disassembly and reassembly can be equally demanding.

How to use

Observe how the sphere and frame block each other. Try small, precise moves and remember positions that create more freedom.

Packaging and contents

Comes as one Hanayama Marble cast puzzle in factory Huzzle/Cast packaging. The solution is usually not part of the basic challenge.