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How to recognise Aztec Sun Stone
Manufacturer: Project Genius / True Genius. Mechanism: 12-piece interlocking wooden sphere assembly. Objective: Disassemble the 12 interlocking pieces and rebuild them into the finished sphere.
The manufacturer rates this model 4/5.
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Hint 1
Before full disassembly, photograph the sphere from several angles and note which seams continue across neighbouring pieces.
Hint 2
Group pieces by matching curves and internal notches rather than trying to build the outside surface first.
Hint 3
During reassembly, keep the core slightly loose until the last interlocking pieces can seat naturally; forcing the outside shell usually means an inner piece is rotated.
Official Aztec Sun Stone solution
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Source and verification
- Source
- Project Genius official product record — open source
- Information checked
- 24 October 2026
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