The O.S.M. Ball Puzzle

The O.S.M. Ball Puzzle is a beautiful assembly/disassembly puzzle, made from 8 pieces of wood! It's a wonderful puzzle which solves similarly to burr puzzles.
Link to purchase puzzle: www.puzzlemaster.ca/browse/eur...
Thank you very much to Puzzlemaster for providing the puzzle for free!
Twitter: / flebpuzzles
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If you want to send me something, such as a puzzle you created or a letter, you can find my address below!
Address:
FLEB
P.O. Box 53109
Medford, MA 02153
I'm a Top-10 finisher in the US Puzzle Championship and just released a logic puzzle game on Steam! The game is called RYB: store.steampowered.com/app/547050
Intro song: Tekvision - Mycoplasma
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[@targentsound]

"If you keep track of the pieces as you take it apart slowly, the puzzle becomes much easier... So let's take it apart as quickly as possible." That got me pretty good. I know you dismantled it quickly so the solution wouldn't become obvious, but the sudden turnabout was really funny.

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Puzzles are more fun when they're a challenge and you have to figure something out! I'm glad you thought it was funny! :)

[@BigDBrian]

yeah I liked the video right after that moment =D

[@Dargonhuman]

That was funny, then "The last move is a bit of a dexterity ch..." *drops the pieces several times*

[@cheifalex5638]

David O'Keefe yeah lol

[@noodles7011]

he is a fucking idiot. Mr puzzle is way better than this Pleb

[@kcfamilam5109]

Man I don't even really like puzzles like that but FLEB is so passionate about them I start getting hype about 'em too.

[@FLEBpuzzles]

I'm glad to hear you say that! Happy puzzling!

[@wyattmessner2281]

I really like how you do a brief history of the puzzles.

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Thanks! I'm trying to do more of that sort of stuff. I think I might make a straight "puzzle lore" video soon!

[@danielharness1336]

FLEB please do!!!

[@AngrySanta]

Last move is a bit Trick...*Entire puzzle falls apart* :p

[@FLEBpuzzles]

It was a bit rough there at the end. We got there, though!

[@SkateClipsAndTips]

These kind of puzzles keep me occupied, but they are challenging

[@keth8947]

Something interesting to note is the fact that there are multiple species of wood going on, different grain patterns and direction, the mere fact that this sphere stays together and works without worrying about expansion is a testament to the wood worker who built it. It's pretty amazing actually. (provided it actually is real wood)

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Yes! I agree that it's quite a technical feat!

[@davey1577]

Wooden puzzles are so beautiful

[@FLEBpuzzles]

They really are! This one is made from 8 different types of wood too, which gives it the cool colors!

[@Shlafoutre]

The last time I solved a puzzle without remembering the steps it was the Hanayama vortex and I spent a ridiculous amount of time to put it back together. Since then, I'm really careful about what I'm doing. Thank you for the great video Fleb, seing the last piece coming back in place is extremely satisfying!

[@FLEBpuzzles]

The Vortex is a tricky puzzle! If it's a packing or disassembly puzzle, I'll usually take a picture of a puzzle before I pull it apart.... just in case! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! It was tough to get the last piece in there, but it eventually happened! Also, you've commented on a ton of videos! I think I always see you comment. Always nice to see the same people you've responded to before!

[@Shlafoutre]

You're taking the time to create and share these videos, I think it's important that you know we love them!

[@warcatbattalion]

hey there puzzlers

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Hey there!

[@marikaefer]

Another thing about the name... saying "O.S.M. Ball" sounds a lot like "Oh, assemble", don't you think?

[@letoiiatreides2466]

Did you just discover a puzzle before Fleb?!

[@crowavidan9296]

David Kovář he said that at the beginning, yes

[@FLEBpuzzles]

O_O

[@user-pc8en9lh7u]

if you pronounce O.S. as a single word, you will get something like os-em-ball, which reads almost like the word "assemble"

[@losronin3875]

tru puzzler

[@TheMissBoopa]

I don't come on KZbin too frequently, but every time I do, your videos are the first ones I watch! They're my favorite! Your voice is calming, but also very enthusiastic, and it really makes me excited about the puzzles you show us! Thanks for being great, FLEB!

[@FLEBpuzzles]

I'm glad you enjoy it! Thank you very much for watching my silly little videos! :)

[@Phantom-wu9su]

I cannot imagine what your home looks like with all these intriguing, curious, exotic, eye catching puzzles must be a curious kids dream.

[@AnsticePalo]

I see maple, purpleheart, bloodwood/satine, and I thnk that really dark wood is macassar ebony or wenge. The striped wood looks like Zebrawood. I can't think of what the yellowish one is and I don't wanna cheat to find out.

[@rich1051414]

Pine?

[@dropkickedmurphy6463]

Baobob?

[@edgarbounds]

These are always great but this is the first one I have seen that showcased his sense of humor.

[@helveticastandard1389]

Thank you.. I really love this puzzle.. I got a plastic puzzle like this when I was a boy and totally love it..I dont know where it was now.. this video make me remember a lovely part of my childhood that I forgot..

[@stevewatson1594]

This is most definitely a Pelikan Puzzle which I belive undoubtedly is one of the most well crafted puzzles is the world. One day I'll add these to my collection. Awesome puzzle and not surprisingly beautiful. They all usually are beautiful regardless

[@niceonemate8198]

I really love these videos so much! I felt for a while like there was something I really wanted on KZbin but didn't know exactly what. I do now! Thanks fleb!

[@TheOfficialCzex]

What an absolutely gorgeous puzzle! Thank you for the link, Fleb.

[@TheExao]

Now that is one beautiful puzzle, and the pieces look like they fit together really nicely. Good presentation, thanks.

[@DanielTaylor-dv4os]

Dude my man Fleb you have the calmest voice. Sometimes I watch your vids to chill me out after a long day. I'm not a puzzler but I'm really interested in starting to collect some, any recommendations for a few starter puzzles to do?

[@FLEBpuzzles]

I made a video a while back on mass market recommendations! Maybe you could start there? The idea with that video was to recommend a set of puzzles that are good, not as expensive, and easier to find. Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqK4fXR_r5mbf68

[@DanielTaylor-dv4os]

Sounds perfect for me! Ill check it out. Keep up the good content boss

[@EmilyDeanemilily88]

Fleb, I wish you knew how much these videos help my anxiety. Please never stop doing these ❤️

[@FLEBpuzzles]

That makes me super happy to hear, Emily! I've also struggled with anxiety throughout my life! Hope you feel better!

[@STEWPEDLYINSANE]

Hey FLEB, dunno when I found your videos but I'm always happy to see them pop up on my sub feed. Good work man!

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Thanks!

[@ChrisWEarly]

Happy puzzling 😭

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Why tears? Are they tears of joy?

[@ChrisWEarly]

FLEB oh wait no I mean 😊😊😊😊

[@rebecaperez6269]

Chris W. Early kk

[@markinnes4264]

I like the look of this puzzle. It looks nice on the shelf for the next tie someone decides to tackle it.

[@FLEBpuzzles]

It is a very beautiful puzzle! It's hard to match the quality of a master woodworked working with a bunch of beautiful wood!

[@bobbyhihi123123]

I feel like they should also make a version out of the one Color of wood. to give it a tad more challenge

[@basicallybluesky]

Techical Hate buy it and paint it all back

[@Hannah-le4go]

I really enjoyed your puzzlehunt! I hope you will do more in te future. 😃

[@nicholascoulter3760]

Just bought my first puzzles because of you! I got the curated collection genius set with one puzzle from the five different cultures. The chinese tea, greek watermill, roman keys, aztec passion flower, and egyptian π

[@heinrichthurston6961]

Nicholas Coulter could you please link me to where you bought them?

[@nicholascoulter3760]

I just got them walking in to a barnes and nobles for $20, they may be online but I don't know

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Nice! I hope you enjoy it!

[@SuperBluesify]

I remember these plastic assemble balls I used to get for a quarter out of vending machines as a kid. This reminds me of an upgraded version of that.

[@doom4604]

Best channel ever, by far my favorite. You deserve millions of subs, THANKS FLEB!

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Thank you for watching! It makes it easy to make good videos when it's fun to interact with everyone!

[@ugandanknucklesdiedsostopu3937]

Does it come with a bottle opener

[@danaondrackova3431]

Yaaaaay czech puzzle! This makes me so happy :D I am glad you know your stuff, Fleb. Like you actually tried to pronounce word Osm there and gave us a brief history about the puzzle!

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Thanks! I tried to follow a Czech pronunciation guide I found online, but I think my pronunciation of "osm" was still off. :/ Glad you enjoyed it! There are lots of good Czech puzzle designers! (Actually, lots of Eastern European puzzle designers in general. Is it part of the culture?)

[@danaondrackova3431]

Do not worry, you pronounced osm kinda fine, I understood you:-) it sounds kinda like word "possum" but without the p and not that open O :-) My parents (60+ yo) grew up on "Rychlé šípy" (fast arrows) who were imaginary 5 boys like "good boys" or "scouts" living in the Prague and they came across a bad group in the dark parts of the old prague who held the puzzle called "The hedgehog" (I talked about it under your previous videos) and whoever was skillfull enough to took the hedgehog out of its cage could keep the secret blueprint for a flying bycicle that was hidden inside. The stories were written like a comix and there were more puzzles like "nosy" (noses-a tiny papers with clues) that were thrown above the Prague and kids were collecting and trading them and trying to solve the full note where the hidden treasure was. So for our older generation they grew up on mysteries, puzzles and hidden secrets around our amazin old city.

[@FLEBpuzzles]

That's amazing! I didn't realize that's what the hedgehog puzzle was from! That's great!

[@mypupismup]

I like how beautiful the puzzle is!

[@jbftcmof]

You kinda breezed through it (like a champ :P), but I think the dexterity challenge at the end was super interesting. The puzzle and video plod along coasting on move-order and critical path, until bam! - simultaneity, compartmentalization etc! Even the pacing of the video changed. I know they're simple enough conceptually that most people internalize shift, but I love seeing the algorithmic paradigm and puzzle difficulty shift so fluidly. Especially with literally no mechanical change in the puzzle itself. Beautiful elegant puzzle. Keep 'em coming Fleeb!

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Thanks! I also thought it was interesting, especially that dexterity move. There are other puzzle which do things like that, but it's still neat to see it in action!

[@darioiii9773]

I'll admit, I've always found these types of puzzles intimidating even though I've always enjoyed disassembling and reassembling everyday electronics and stuff of that nature. I guess once its labeled as "puzzle" my mindset switches.

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Interesting! Why do you think that is? Sometimes I feel a pressure when I'm taking about an assembly/disassembly puzzle, like I'm worried about whether or not I'll be able to reassemble it. Is it like that?

[@TurtMusic]

Nice video! Really liked the part where you mentioned that the last part is a bit tricky and it fell apart xD But I enjoy watching your videos in general. They are always so calm, short, but fantastic and the puzzles you show are really good too. I hope you'll keep on doing this kind of videos and I look forward to the next puzzles! :3

[@basicallybluesky]

this channel is so pure. I love it. it was especially funny today 😊❤

[@iceacamt6829]

These kind of puzzle always would frustrate me too much but this video makes me want to give them another go.

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Go for it! Puzzles are for everyone!

[@georgelao2026]

This is so aesthetically pleasing

[@jessepatnaude5397]

I picked up this puzzle from puzzle master and not the same solution as what you show. A few more steps and a little more tricky but still a beautiful and fantastic puzzle. I thought I had it easy after I watched your solution... nope lol.

[@gabrielr26]

i wish there was puzzle stores in Brazil

[@FLEBpuzzles]

There's always the internet, but there can be hidden costs to importing, so watch out!

[@cringeeisforrealz9748]

FLEB was it flab?

[@felipemagdalena3040]

I love your content ... Complete my day with the last piece of the puzzle. Lol . Sounds Philosophic...

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Thanks! I'm glad that you enjoy it!

[@jerryyu4415]

Ill had this in plastic when i was a kid once ,IM SO HYPE I FOUND IT

[@FLEBpuzzles]

I'd love to learn more about this puzzle! Do you know where you got it?

[@shinoyagami2144]

It's like a very old mcdonald's toy. It was a burger that you assemble in a similar way to that puzzle. If I remember correctly, it also had a dexterity move in the end.

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Really? I'd love to learn more about this!

[@shinoyagami2144]

unfortunately it's very old so I don't know if it can still be found, and I saw it at a friend's. though I'll see if I can at least find a picture of it OωO

[@robertbrunello]

I'm pretty sure I had a smaller version of this puzzle as a kid made from plastic from a toy machine.

[@kakumei4353]

Robert Brunello oh yeah. there's even a Cube one

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Really? I'd love to learn more about this. Do you still happen to have it?

[@kakumei4353]

I don't have 1. My friend has one and it was so cheap

[@del2065]

1:21 damn, FLEB ain't taking any of this puzzles crap

[@arthur1739]

OSM is an online game called Online Soccer Manager.

[@misha_xin]

ahh this is so cool! i would never be able to assemble that back together

[@julia4740]

this was so funny! your videos keep getting better.

[@tigeryoung5622]

hi fleb thank you so much for that puzzle it was awesome for a beginner puzzler like myself i really appreciate it. keep up the good work!

[@FLEBpuzzles]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Did you solve all four?

[@tigeryoung5622]

I did! I needed some of those hints but I found it a bit easier as it went on.

[@FLEBpuzzles]

That's awesome! Well done!

[@jifpeanutbutter1549]

I had turkey, green beans, corn, carrots, and peas with applesauce and kool aid wuv u Flebby

[@thrillscience]

I'm the biggest Fleb fan! Ever!

[@yam-ingtonjr7606]

take a drink everytime he says puzzle😂

[@alexanderdelorme4439]

Can u do some more mystery hunt puzzles (the ones that ends up as an English words or phrase). Those are really cool and I enjoy all puzzles that u showcase😄

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Yes, I can! I'm hoping to do some more of those during the week. I'm planning a two parter soon, so stay tuned...

[@c37blader]

How long did that dexterity move take you?

[@FLEBpuzzles]

5-10 minutes! I don't have an exact time, but it took a while! I swear I just cleaned the butter dish before solving this one!

[@user-et2ry3hd5f]

this puzzle looks like that small plastic ball puzzle that you find in restaurants (which could be harder than the one you shown)

[@nataaan8301]

Looks like fun

[@ziki954]

i just like simple puzzle... if hard puzzle i think, i can use the hammer for solution... u the best fleb

[@sirepic5763]

I have a puzzle that I have never been able to solve. it's called Planets. much like a Rubics cube, you have to get each color to face a direction. the catch is that there are four spheres and only one can move freely or two can move in a certain direction

[@FLEBpuzzles]

It sounds kind of like a Bram's Magic puzzle. Are they similar?

[@abdool1972]

I like the way this guy says the word 'puzzle'

[@enriketrujillo7551]

what would be the hardest puzzle

[@warlockster5779]

Another beautifully made video. Also, I was wondering. Where does the name FLEB come from?

[@slosh7072]

Could you please try to solve "Puzzleman", who has many different forms?

can someone make this with different metal but much smaller, like gold, silver, Ti, copper, brass, etc.

[@mahgerd5463]

This last move is a bit of a tricky dexterity challenge.

[@laraf-b]

Cool i love your channel!! Where did u get the name FLEB

[@FLEBpuzzles]

FLEB comes from a mispronunciation of a nickname I had in college!

[@yuki97kira]

I remembered having this when I was a kid...I solved it by furiously pushing everything and try to fix everything furiously XD

[@branflakes2600]

*Pronounced "Dvor-shack" with the S sound from "Decision".

[@SticklysKingdom]

If you read OSM like a word, it reads "Awesome"

[@cal_culus]

If you throw it at a wall will it open?

[@JillyMac95]

My first thought would be "Hmm a ball. A ball... bounces." And then I would have ruined a beautiful piece of art.

[@arthurdequeiroz8393]

hey Fleb i am a new fan and i was wondering If you already made a puzzle yourself ? and If you did is It on your channel? greetings from Brazil

[@FLEBpuzzles]

I have made lots of puzzles! Not very many mechanical puzzles, though! The "Spectacular Space Sojoun" is a puzzle by me that I covered on the channel!

[@thethis8345]

HEY AT 0:46 THAT'S A SHAPE LIKE THE BITTEN WAFFLE THING

[@randomized1036]

Last time I solved a puzzle was when I had to put 6 colored wood blocks together in a weird shape. First 5 are easy the last one iratates me because you try to lodge it in, but the puzzle is fragile and falls apart easily so it takes forever.

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Were they notched blocks? Was it a burr puzzle?

[@randomized1036]

FLEB yes they were, but every time you add one more it gets harder

[@FLEBpuzzles]

I've been planning a video on how to solve exactly that type of puzzle! It won't be for a few weeks, but I hope you like it when it comes out!

[@randomized1036]

:)

[@RAZ3RBLAD3]

1:19 when fleb is high on w33ds 😂😂

[@mattwein]

What's your favorite assembly/disassembly puzzle?

[@FLEBpuzzles]

I really like the "Slant Cube" by William Hu, but unfortunately it's not being produced right now. I've been working hard to try to find a way to manufacture it cheaply!

[@zurfg7347]

I love you videos!

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Thank you!

[@marvinkitfox3386]

Now do the same puzzle, but make all the sides an identical polished white..

[@CooperMcCoy]

i don't have the patience required for this

[@pengin6035]

I have a puzzle a bit like this, also pieces of wood creating a 3d star shape, but I can't fit it together again xD

[@pengin6035]

Aw it's fine, I'm just too lazy to try again :)

[@underdog105]

Hey FLEB, do you ever delve into ARGs like cicada 3301?

[@FLEBpuzzles]

I've actually written for a few, but I don't usually solve them! I'd love to try something like Cicada 3301, but just don't have the time for it!

[@amanamnamnam]

i had one of these

[@hexamino110]

Hi FLEB.

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Hello!

[@alaricsherwin6729]

I doubt fleb gets it 100 % of the time I would get so frustrated at it and wouldn't have made it this far if I were him

[@theendernautinfinity7378]

do the hayanama metal cast square!!!

[@numbtee8478]

Imagine what it would be like if the pieces were all made from the same wood and all one color?....

[@JT-rb2cj]

So let’s take it apart as quickly as possible.

[@thefullestcircle]

Why do all of your videos link to the Snow Cone Guy vid?

[@FLEBpuzzles]

My end card has a link to the most recently uploaded video, as well as one recommended by KZbin. Once I upload again, they'll all update to that video. It's supposed to be good for views, but idk?

[@marksimpson3728]

I love your vids

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Thank you very much!

[@ankithsr423]

What was the toughest puzzle you ever did?

[@sungahn7386]

This puzzle is osm.

[@captainmistake748]

OMG THIS IS THE OUZZLE I GOT AS A SMALL KID, I couldn't put it together, I lost a piece, it was made out of plastic btw

[@emilyoldroyd250]

Oh cool this is a cool puzzle I think I might purchase it "Clicks purchase link and finds out it's $82.00 American Dollars* never mind I'll make my own xD

[@dying_rainbow9096]

I have this puzzle as an eraser.

[@Blurro]

I like how he replies to about every comment

[@bee_irl]

Please turn on mono sound. Please.

[@aminaahmed6946]

How many puzzles do u have o3o

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Many. Probably a thousand? I haven't counted. You can collect a lot when you've been designing puzzles for 10 years! I've designed more than a hundred myself!

[@aminaahmed6946]

oh wow

[@foreverplaceholder]

To do the first part, simply THROW THE BALL HARD TO THE FLOOR. You have completed the first part of the puzzle. Congratulations! You're welcome!

[@gentlestudios8483]

Hi Fleb What's your favorite food?

[@philipauken5391]

O.S.M Ball.. Oh-Ess-Em-Ball.. Assemball?

[@dude5029]

dexterity pass failed. jk i love youre video

[@readyskinsfan68]

hey there 🅱️uzzlers, its ya 🅱️oi FLE🅱️ here wit the new Y E E Z Y 🅱️uzzle.