Free the Spiked Metal Ball
The Venus Trap Puzzle consists of two parts: a cylindrical metal cage and a spiked metal ball trapped inside.
The challenge is simple:
Remove the spiked metal ball from the cage, then return it to its starting position.
There is no need to bend, force, or damage either piece. The solution depends on understanding how the shape of the spiked metal ball interacts with the openings in the cage.
What Type of Puzzle Is It?
Venus Trap is a metal disentanglement puzzle.
Disentanglement puzzles challenge the solver to separate one object from another by finding the correct position, orientation, or sequence of movements.
Here, the shape of the spiked metal ball makes the puzzle look almost impossible. The openings appear too small and the cage too restrictive.
But there is a way out.
The challenge is discovering it.
A Small Puzzle With an Unusual Mechanism
Venus Trap does not rely on a large number of pieces or a complicated assembly.
Its difficulty comes from the relationship between just two objects:
- the shape of the spiked metal ball
- the geometry of the cage
- the available movement inside the cylinder
- the orientation needed to escape
The solution requires observation and controlled movement rather than force.
Once discovered, the path suddenly feels much more logical than it did at the beginning.
Designed to Be Solved Again
Removing the spiked metal ball is only part of the experience.
Once you've understood the mechanism, return the spiked metal ball to the cage and reset the puzzle for someone else.
That makes Venus Trap a good desk puzzle, conversation piece, or compact challenge to pass around.
Who Is It For?
Venus Trap is a good choice for:
- metal puzzle fans
- disentanglement puzzle solvers
- adults and teens
- desk-puzzle enthusiasts
- people who enjoy compact mechanical challenges
- anyone who likes puzzles with a surprising physical solution
Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Product Details
-
Puzzle Type: Metal disentanglement puzzle
-
Challenge: Free the spiked metal ball from the cylindrical cage
-
Pieces: 2
-
Material: Metal
-
Resettable: Yes
-
Reusable: Yes
-
Recommended Age: 12+
-
Maker: Tetso Puzzles
The Cage Looks Impossible
The spiked metal ball appears too large.
The spikes seem to make every opening unusable.
And yet, nothing needs to bend or come apart.
You just need to find the position the puzzle is waiting for.
