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A puzzle kit for assembly into a three dimensional representation of a geographic region includes first pieces that form a first layer, second pieces that form a second layer on top of the first layer, and structure pieces mounted on the first and/or second layers. The first and second layers can in

A puzzle kit for assembly into a three dimensional representation of a geographic region includes first pieces that form a first layer, second pieces that form a second layer on top of the first layer, and structure pieces mounted on the first and/or second layers. The first and second layers can include retaining elements for retaining the structure pieces. The retaining elements can take the form of voids. The first layer can include image elements visible through the voids of the second layer, and the image elements can include indicia to match the voids with the structure pieces. The first pieces can include anchoring pieces that are elevated and interlock with the second layer. The structure pieces can be sequentially assembled on the first and/or second layers according to an index. The assembled puzzle can represent a city, and the structure pieces can represent buildings within the city.

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I claim: 1. A puzzle kit for assembly into a three dimensional representation of a geographic region, comprising:a) a plurality of first pieces configured for assembly to form a generally planar first layer;b) a plurality of second pieces configured for assembly to form a generally planar second lay

I claim: 1. A puzzle kit for assembly into a three dimensional representation of a geographic region, comprising:a) a plurality of first pieces configured for assembly to form a generally planar first layer;b) a plurality of second pieces configured for assembly to form a generally planar second layer on top of the first layer in a parallel relationship thereto; andc) a plurality of structure pieces, each of the structure pieces configured to be mounted on at least one of the first and second layers, each of the structure pieces representing a three dimensional structure of the geographic region,wherein the second layer comprises a plurality of retaining elements, and the structure pieces are mountable on the second layer by the retaining elements,wherein the retaining elements comprise voids or depressions, the voids or depressions sized and shaped to retain the structure pieces generally in friction fit engagement,wherein each of the retaining elements is sized and shaped in correspondence with a respective one of the structure pieces to allow matching of the retaining elements and the structure pieces,wherein the retaining elements comprise voids extending between top and bottom surfaces of the second layer so that the structure pieces can engage the first layer, andwherein the first layer comprises a plurality of image elements arranged in alignment with the voids of the second layer so that the image elements are visible through the voids.