3d maze puzzle (patent pending)

This modular 3D puzzle reimagines the classic marble maze as a multi-layered mechanical challenge. Built from nine interchangeable labyrinth plates, each with dual entrances and exits, the system offers extraordinary replay value—mathematically calculated at nearly 186 million possible maze combinations.

Players begin by dropping a steel ball into one of six entry points. Unlike transparent mazes, the pathways here are hidden within the structure. Progress relies on interpreting engraved mini-map cues that track the ball’s movement, demanding both memory and spatial reasoning.

When blocked, the ball can be elevated through a shaft-inspired mechanism, shifting it to a new level and opening alternate routes. Completion requires navigating to the integrated lock-and-release module, where the ball itself becomes the key. Only when chambers and grooves align does the puzzle resolve, releasing the ball with a distinct feedback signal.

Blending modularity, hidden mapping, and lock mechanics, this design pushes beyond conventional maze toys. It transforms casual play into an evolving test of dexterity and problem-solving—making the puzzle endlessly replayable, tactilely engaging, and uniquely rewarding.