Eric Harshbarger (born 1971) is an

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-based builder of large-scale

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brick mosaics and sculptures. From around 2000 to 2006 he was commissioned to build for

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for promotional purposes. Harshbarger is also well known for his work in puzzle and game design. His ''Digits in a Box'' toy has been produced by Popular Playthings since 2007. ''

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'' magazine featured an optical illusion puzzle of his design in 2009. Collaborating with

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, Harshbarger co-authored an optimization puzzle for the ''Maze of Games'' in 2015. From 2004-2017 he also has hosted one or more puzzle parties in and around his hometown of

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. His puzzle TicTac's Tactics won Jury Honorable Mention at the 2018 International

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Nob Yoshigahara Puzzle Design Competition - Jury Honorable Mention
* Harshbarger has been instrumental in the research, development, and production of

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References

External links

Official site
with descriptions and photos of all building projects.

- about the

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model. {{DEFAULTSORT:Harshbarger, Eric 1970 births Living people Auburn High School (Alabama) alumni Puzzle designers Auburn University faculty