Instructions
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is assembled like no other puzzle as well. It
requires a bit more patience and dexterity
than a regular, flat puzzle, but you will find the
extra time and care to be well worthwhile. You can
attempt the puzzle in the traditional way
using the artwork or use the numbered
piece method below.
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1.
Find piece 1 (the South Pole), and place
it with the artwork facing down.
2.
Find piece 2.
3.
Lock piece 2 to piece 1; the arrow on
piece 1 points to where piece 2 goes.
The number on each piece should read
the same way with respect to the poles,
meaning that the top of the number
points North (yes, North is up!)
10
South
1
Pole
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
View From Top
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
Can the puzzle be assembled without using the numbers on the back?
A.
Yes. The puzzle can be assembled in the traditional manner. Solid areas of similar colors are going to
be very tough, and you may need to verify placement by looking at the numbers.
Q.
Why do the pieces of this puzzle fit "tighter" than other puzzles?
A.
The pieces of this puzzle have to fit tighter because they have to maintain a spherical shape. No
matter how well a regular puzzle is cut, it still won't hold together well enough to create complex
geometric shapes. This tightness is not by accident, and is necessary to make the puzzle hold
together. Also, you'll notice some gaps in the artwork and irregularities in the surface of this puzzle.
This is due to the fact that, although this is a spherical jigsaw puzzle, it is still made up of flat pieces.
When flat pieces are placed at an angle, a small gap is left. To minimize this effect, make sure that
each piece is as flush with its adjacent pieces as possible.
Q.
What is the scale of this puzzle in relation to the Earth?
A.
Each inch of the puzzle represents approximately 874 miles (1,406 km) or 55,360,157 inches
of the Earth.
Q.
How do I preserve and display my puzzle?
A.
The puzzle is rigid enough to withstand a fair amount of handling. However, if it is accidentally
dropped, it can lose its spherical shape. The easiest way to preserve your completed puzzle is with a
ready-made puzzle preservative or a mixture of 3 parts white glue and 1 part water. This will make your
puzzle solid as a rock. To make this easier, preserve the puzzle once when it is halfway finished,
and again when it is complete. This will let you fix up any pieces which may have gotten out of
place. The puzzle will look best if the preservative is applied to the inside of the sphere.
4.
Find piece 3, and place it to the right of piece 2. Keep in mind that this is a spherical puzzle so
the pieces are not going to lie flat. The pieces may also fit tighter than in an ordinary jigsaw, to
maintain the spherical shape. Make sure that the pieces are flush with each other. This will make
the surface noticeably smoother and more spherical.
5.
Continue placing pieces in numerical order; each successive piece goes to the right of the one
before it, until you have placed piece 9, and completed the first row of pieces around the
South Pole.
6.
The diagonal arrow on piece 9 points to where piece 10 goes, one row up and one piece to the
right. After completing this row of pieces, another arrow will point to where the next row begins.
The number on the piece in the beginning of each row is bold face.
7.
Continue this procedure for all rows until you reach the North Pole. As you approach the North
Pole, it will be harder to see the numbers inside the puzzle, so remember what number you're on!
8.
Placing the North Pole: Bend the trap door back all the way, being careful not to bend the piece
itself. Join the hinged side of the piece to the rest of the puzzle first, then continue to lock the
pole to the other 3 sides. Before you close the trap door, check to make sure that the pieces
surrounding the North Pole are solid and flush with each other; reaching through with your
fingers to shore up these pieces if required. The North Pole is the hardest piece to place, so be
careful and patient. Your extra effort will be rewarded with a great looking puzzle.
9.
Grab the trap door and pull it shut. It may help to use a pencil or a paper clip to close the trap
door. Congratulations! You have just completed the world's only 3D Spherical Jigsaw PuzzleTM!
10. Set the completed puzzle in the included collar stand for display.
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The shortest hole on the course is certainly
not the easiest. Chances are 1 in 3 that you
will not even be able to see the pin through
the blizzards that frequent the Bering Strait.
It can be nearly impossible to hold this
mountainous, icy green, although a pack of
St. Bernards roam the fringe
offering liquid assistance to
the frustrated.
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A grand finish through the Great White
North. Tee it up, pull down your toque, and
rip it down the Rocky Mountain Pass.
Occupying most of Southern Manitoba, the
green has a slight Lake Superior to Hudson Bay tilt.
The world famous 19th hole is now only a short
drive away!
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