World's Smallest Perplexus Original Miniature Edition

This is the first Perplexus item I have ever purchased. I have always wanted one but have been weary about the high price. I noticed how this one was around 10 dollars and decided to give it a try. Boy am I glad I did. This is an awesome puzzle that makes for hours of fun and frustration. I have not had any issues with the tiny ball hanging up on any of the plastic. It is very challenging and almost wish I had gotten the normal size instead of the mini one. It is about 3 inches in diameter. Being so small makes it that much more difficult. Overall an awesome little game that mesmerizes everyone who sees it and gives it a try.

Super cool maze ball. It was a bit smaller than I expected but that is rather nice. I can through it in a bag for a long road trip and it doesn't take up much room at all. The only thing is I wish the ball were a bit more waited but that being said its a great product!

I have mixed feelings about this thing. It's functional and every move on mine is possible, but it feels cheaply made. Since it's too small for screws, the parts are held in place with glue, which sometimes presents an issue at corners. I think it was made by a 3D printer because a loose 'thread' of plastic is sticking out from one of the pieces. It doesn't make the game impossible but the ball can knock against it, which is bothersome. A few of the pieces lack the fine detail necessary to make the puzzle as playable as its bigger cousin. For instance, some of the grooves harshly stop and go back onto a flat surface, but the ball lacks the size to effectively roll onto the flat surface so you need to tap the globe to knock the ball onto the field. This happens on the large version but it's not nearly as bad. The outer shell of the game bends easily and there's no reason that it couldn't have been made a few millimeters thicker, like the original.And the biggest issue: The static cling is really bad. You have to tap this thing like crazy to get the ball where you want to go and there are lots of tricks you learn that feel really counter-intuitive. One of the more common-sense things is that frequently a tap to the globe will knock you off of the path, so tapping diagonally from the top down will create a moment of zero gravity where the ball can ease up onto surfaces more gently.Anyway this product is very functional but feels just a tiny bit clumsier than it should, and I'm referring to the manufacturer, not the gameplay.

Though it is pocket-sized, the actual size of this product is cleverly misrepresented as "not bigger than 4" in diameter". In actuality, the diameter is 2.75" rendering it extraordinarily difficult to use. Definitely too frustrating for most adults/kids and about impossible to see for those over 40! Buy one of the larger size unless you want to drill and use it for a Christmas tree or Hanukkah bush ornament. Otherwise it's cute but about useless!DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEYWe are returning the three we purchased to use as gifts.

I like the big one, so I saw this and wanted it. I like it; it works pretty good, and is a faithful miniature of the original. I haven't had the ball hang up yet like some others have commented, but I also haven't gotten past about 2/3 of the way through. Static also hasn't been a real big problem.I keep this on my desk at work; it's good for a little distraction when I need a couple-minute's break. As someone else mentioned, it'd be nicer if it came with a stand, but for ~$7 bucks, it's pretty cool.

We purchased the original perplexus for Christmas and it was a huge hit. It wasn't the best item for entertainment on a long car ride (think of the constant sound as the ball rolls around in it for 7 hours). We purchased the mini thinking it would be a better option for the car and would help with toy storage--it is great regarding both of those aspects. We were disappointed in the quality. We purchased 2 and 1 was broken in less than 24 hours after a much younger sibling dropped it from the table to the floor. While I recognize this toy is not made to be dropped our original has been dropped a lot and withstood the falls very well. Reordering and hoping #3 will survive longer.

My kids love this puzzle! It is the same layout as their larger perplexus, but since it is smaller, it is much more challenging. It is easy to take along, and my son can even fit it in his pocket when he is wearing athletic pants or shorts.

Great item for a gift to a Perplexus lover. Not necessarily functional in the practical sense. It works, but it teeny tiny.