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With almost as many ways to play with them as there are magnetic balls in the package, Buckyballs makes for an addictive and intelligent game that now comes in a clear square cube showing off their capabilities. Designed to relieve stress or provide unlimited hours of fun, the 216 rare earth magnets snap together, pull apart and align into geometric configurations. Check out their video to see all of the amazing ways to experiment with Buckyballs.
Buckyballs now sell in over 400 stores in the U.S.—including the shops at the Cooper Hewitt Museum, San Francisco MoMa, Pylones and The Future Perfect. To celebrate, four lucky Cool Hunting readers can win their own set of the magnetic game. To enter follow us on Twitter and simply tweet @coolhunting with what you would do with a set of Buckyballs and we'll pick from entries received before 11:59 pm EST on 22 October 2009.
Buckyballs can also be purchased online for $30 and the first first ten people to buy a set using the code "cool" at checkout will save 20% off their order.
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