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How to recognise Double Lock-a-Ball
Manufacturer: SiamMandalay. Mechanism: 24-part interlocking lock surrounding a captive ball. Objective: Dismantle the interlocking lock to release the ball, then rebuild the 24-part structure around it.
The manufacturer describes this model as Level 3 (Difficult). The official dimensions are 4 × 4 × 4 in.
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These are original Crafty Puzzles strategy hints based on the documented mechanism; they do not reproduce the manufacturer’s step-by-step instruction sheet.
Hint 1
Do not begin by pulling on the ball: the surrounding lock must be opened through its interlocking wooden pieces.
Hint 2
Photograph each stable stage as pieces begin to release; a 24-part structure is much easier to rebuild when orientation is preserved.
Hint 3
Look for the first piece with meaningful travel and use that movement to expose the next release rather than forcing neighbouring parts.
Official Double Lock-a-Ball solution
Use the manufacturer resource for the exact sequence
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Source and verification
- Source
- SiamMandalay official product record — open source
- Information checked
- 24 October 2026
- Verification status
- Official manufacturer identity, piece count/mechanism where stated, dimensions and difficulty checked; exact solution retained externally
- Page status
- Added during archive research
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