Setup and how to play

The Manta Ray Puzzle

A 40-piece manta ray puzzle, about 10 by 10 inches. Here's how to set it up and play it solo, head to head or as a team.

What's in the box

  • 40 wood-core pieces with stickers
  • Hand-finished, stained birch wood base
  • Muslin bag to hold the pieces

Setup

  1. Lay out the pieces

    Empty the muslin bag on a flat table and spread the pieces out so none overlap.

  2. Set out the base

    Put the birch base flat on the table in front of you. The manta ray builds on top of it.

  3. Mix them up

    Scramble the pieces before every round so nobody gets a head start.

How to play

Solo against the clock

Start a timer, build the whole manta ray, and stop the clock when the last piece is in. Write your time down and try to beat it next round.

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Beat it? Post your time and tag @vexzle.

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Where this challenge comes from

This is a replica of the manta ray puzzle from the Smash and Grab challenge on Survivor 44 (Episode 4). Ours is a tabletop size so you can play it at home.

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