# $30,000 Wood Labyrinths The Superplexus Puzzle Is A Difficult 3D Marble Track By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-02-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superplexus-puzzle References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5470417/may-god-have-mercy-on-the-superplexus-puzzle) & [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/Product/78372?cm_mmc=CJ-_-1414665-_-1492714-_-Hammacher) The Superplexus puzzle is meant to pose a significant challenge to a person’s spatial understanding and manual dexterity. Using a 5/8” [wooden marble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-wood-screw), the player must maneuver this ball through a wooden, [3-dimensional spherical maze](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game) by tilting the acrylic globe encompassing it. Constructed entirely by hand for more than 400 hours, this [luxury head-scratcher](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-board-game) can be customized for varying levels of difficulty. The Superplexus puzzle is made from 3 and 6 ply Finnish birch pieces. The sphere must have a minimum of 425 plane changes (turns) to solve the Superplexus puzzle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **3D Puzzles:** The rise of complex 3D puzzles like the Superplexus presents an opportunity for businesses to innovate and create new challenges for puzzle enthusiasts. - **Handcrafted Luxury:** The demand for high-end, handcrafted products like the Superplexus puzzle opens up a market for businesses to offer customized, luxury puzzle options. - **Enhanced Gaming Experience:** The use of manual dexterity and spatial understanding in puzzles like the Superplexus indicates a trend towards immersive gaming experiences that engage both the mind and body. ### Where This Applies - **Puzzle Manufacturing:** The Superplexus demonstrates the potential for innovative companies to disrupt the puzzle manufacturing industry by creating more complex and customizable puzzles. - **Fine Woodworking:** The handcrafted nature of the Superplexus highlights an opportunity for businesses in the fine woodworking industry to create unique and high-quality wooden products. - **Gaming and Entertainment:** The demand for enhanced gaming experiences through products like the Superplexus presents an opportunity for businesses in the gaming and entertainment industry to develop new interactive and immersive games. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intricate-jigsaw-puzzle.md) - [See-Through Piece Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-jigsaw-puzzle.md) - [Computer Generated Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baffling-bubbles.md) - [Buildable Marble Mazes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-magic-maze.md) - [DIY Wooden Pinball Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-wooden-puzzle.md) - [Impossible Iridescent Puzzle Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubiks-impossible-puzzle-cube.md) - [Modular Marble Mazes Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-maze.md) - [Kinetic Optical Illusion Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-woodflow.md) - [Challenging Precise Layered Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-puzzle.md)