Number of Combinations
Due to different numbers of visually identical pieces in the two versions of the puzzle, they each have a different number of possible combinations. There are 60 tip pieces and 20 centres with 3 orientations, giving a theoretical maximum of 60!·20!·320 positions. This limit is not reached on either puzzle, due to reducing factors detailed below.
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