Italia 90 World Cup Mascot

Ah, the legendary Ciao! The Italia '90 mascot is an absolute icon of 90s minimalist and futuristic design. That tangle of tricolor cubes forming a stylized footballer is a real puzzle, especially if you turn it into a timed challenge.

Here's a small strategic guide to help you manage the challenge or lend a hand to anyone stuck between a green and a red cube.

Challenge Profile: Ciao

Assembling 26 pieces is no joke if you want the figurine to stand upright and reach its 25 cm height.

Color Distribution

The breakdown you've indicated is perfect for respecting the tricolor:

• 8 Red: Usually used for the upper part (arms and head).
• 11 White: The central body and joints.
• 7 Green: The base and legs.

🏆 Rules for the Competition

If you want to crown the "World Champion of Assembly", here are three golden rules:

1. Mandatory Stability: The figurine must stand on its own for at least 10 seconds after construction is complete.
2. Color Scheme: Green must be at the bottom, white in the middle, and red at the top (like the flag, but vertically).
3. The Final Touch: The "headpiece" (the ball) must be correctly positioned to validate the victory.

💡 A small "technical" trick

To win, you shouldn't look at the individual cubes, but think in terms of segments:

1. First build the legs (Green).
2. Move on to the torso (White).
3. Finish with the arms and head (Red).

Curiosity: Did you know that the name "Ciao" was chosen from a shortlist of names (including Dribbly, Brio, and Beniamino) through a survey among Totocalcio readers? It was a success of simplicity, just like its cubes.

Who is the favorite to win this challenge?