description Buckyballs Overview
Buckyballs is the name of a desk-toy set consisting of 216 small spherical rare-earth magnets, originally sold by Maxfield & Oberton. The magnets can be joined into chains, geometric forms, and other patterns, so the product is used for hands-on construction and manipulation rather than as a conventional board game. In 2010, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall involving sets labeled for ages 13 and older because of the hazard posed if powerful loose magnets are swallowed.
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How many magnets are in a Buckyballs set?
The original Buckyballs desk-toy set contains 216 small spherical rare-earth magnets. The balls can be connected into chains, geometric forms, and other patterns.
What can you build with Buckyballs?
Buckyballs can be arranged into chains, flat shapes, and three-dimensional geometric forms. The appeal is hands-on construction and manipulation rather than a fixed puzzle with one official solution.
Who originally sold Buckyballs?
Buckyballs were originally sold by Maxfield & Oberton. The product became known as a desk toy made from small magnetic spheres that snap together.
Are Buckyballs a regular board game?
No. Buckyballs are a set of magnetic spheres used for free-form construction and manipulation, so they work more like a desk toy than a turn-based board game.
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