Mobius toy

Abstract

A hand-held toy is disclosed by which the manual dexterity and concentration of the user is challenged. The toy in its preferred embodiment constitutes a continuous Mobius ring formed from an elongated band having grooves disposed in both sides thereof, the grooves defining a raceway for a rolling ball-like playing piece and with the band being twisted about its longitudinal axis through an odd number of turns and having its ends permanently joined together. An aperture is disposed in the band which communicates with the grooves to either side of the band. The aperture being selectedly closed by one-way door means. A handle is provided to be gripped by the user, the handle being disposed across the Mobius ring and defining an approximation of the diameter. The toy is utilized by placing one or more rolling ball-like playing pieces or marbles in the grooves and then, through manipulation of the Mobius ring, the ball can be rolled in the grooves through a distance of up to 720.degree. or, the ball can be rolled through the open door and aperture through a shorter angular distance to facilitate playing action. A removable arched cover can be provided over one of the grooves adjacent the door to further facilitate playing.

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