To be easier to hold in a hand, the base cube will now by 10 centimeters by 10 centimeters, which is very close to 4 inches each side.  Now, the pegs will be one per square centimeter.  The pieces will be 2 centimeters by 2 centimeters by 1.5 centimeters.
Creo models have been made of the base cube and model pieces.
Figure One: Closed Cube
Figure Two: Open Cube


Figure Three: Turning Piece

Figure Three: Straight Piece
The pieces would fit over the pegs on the cube, similar to the way a Lego works. The pieces will have a transparent covering to keep the ball bearing in place.

A way to connect the edge maze pieces together so that the ball bearing can transport from side to side easily needs to be brainstormed.


A locking mechanism has been designed.

Figure One: Locked (Left) and Unlocked (Right)
When the ball reaches the maze completion point, it enters a hole so that it triggers the latch so it displaces.  The latch moves and lets go of the door, as seen in figure one. This allows for the ball to move past the latch and exit the chute.  The door will lock itself again once the door is shut.