Rupture by Alexander Magyarics is a tricky space-filling puzzle. While adding the pieces into the box is not too difficult, the proper solution requires you to fill the openings completely. No gaps are allowed, and no rotations are necessary. With a unique level 6.6.3 solution, this is easier said than done!************************************************************For multiple items, combined shipping is available. Simply message me once you are finished bidding and I will send an invoice.Thes...

I'm glad to be revisiting this fun design! Originally released with limited availability in 2015, the Chicken Puzzle boasts an impressive level 10 solution and a hidden surprise.  The 2020 version was upgraded with an improved chicken byproduct retention system. Yellowheart and Cherry offset each other for that pleasing chicken look without all the annoying chicken poop everywhere. Or do they...? Construction techniques used in this puzzle are unique. The Yellowheart cage is made of only six p...

Geneva is the first new puzzle by William Hu in quite some time. Named after the clockwork mechanism that it's partially inspired by, the level 9.3.4 solution includes some very unique rotations and coordinate motions. During assembly, there's a fair amount of freedom, with a lot of dead ends to run into and circles to run around in. Geneva is a nice addition to any TIC collection.************************************************************For multiple items, combined shipping is available. Simp...

The Pin Cubes series by William Hu are three new cubes based on a 3x3x3 structure. By including drilled holes and pins, each puzzle in the set takes advantage of this format in a different way and creates three very different experiences.  Designed to be tricky in both disassembly as well as assembly, they are a new take on an old idea, and well worth a look. Pinprick (Goncalo Alves) is the middle difficulty and takes advantage of its form to include an unusual step that will amuse any solver ...

The Pin Cubes series by William Hu are three new cubes based on a 3x3x3 structure. By including drilled holes and pins, each puzzle in the set takes advantage of this format in a different way and creates three very different experiences.  Designed to be tricky in both disassembly as well as assembly, they are a new take on an old idea, and well worth a look. Pinball (Walnut) is the most difficult. Pinball is quite unusual; there is clearly a single movement that wants to happen, but it is sto...

Are you ready? No. You're not ready. This puzzle is a BEAST.Puzzler's Cage was designed by Junichi Yananose in 1999 without the aid of a computer. He describes it as “crazy hard”. The puzzle has more interlock than should be possible, with half of the stick ends captive in notched perpendicular pieces. Even with instructions, assembly is a daunting task.We used three different woods to give clues for solving. The beautiful tones of Bubinga, Schedua and Black Palm ensure this will hold a priz...

The puzzle is a set similar to the Penultimate Burr with multiple problems to be solved. The set consists of a 4×4×4 cage with a 2×2 opening on each face and 14 non-planar penta/tetracubes. The objective is to fill the cage with four of the pentacubes and three tetracubes to complete a 4×4 cube. A jig is provided for testing possible solutions outside the cage, as well as a box which doubles as a display plinth for the solved puzzle. This is a difficult puzzle, with two assemblies having a ...

Double Slideways is a brilliant design and I'm glad we found time to make it again! This is a re-release of Ray's excellent exchange puzzle we last produced in 2014. The exchange edition was in a smaller format and fully notched for production efficiency. This remake is in a larger size and features augmented construction with a triangular stock insert. As a result, there is less void space once assembled, giving this edition smoother operation and more stability in the solved state.We used a ve...

Spy is an Interlocking Puzzle with a secret. Four Canarywood pieces packed into a Figured Maple container...simple, right? Perhaps a closer look is in order. With a level 24.2.2.2.4 solution, Spy is definitely hiding something! Even disassembly is a difficult task.With sturdy shouldered box construction and burr pieces milled from solid exotic wood, Spy looks great when disassembled and even better when solved. Tolerances allow for smooth movement while ensuring a stable final assembly.*********...

Tenchi is a brilliant anti-gravity packing puzzle named after a Japanese word that translates to both "Sky" and "Land," the goal is to pack the pieces into the frame so that the puzzle can be lifted and rotated without any part falling out.There are over four thousand possible assemblies, but only one unique assembly locks the pieces. While challenging, Tenchi is not impossible; analysis and experimentation provide enough insight that you may find the solution using critical thought.We used nine...

Perennial IPP Puzzle Exchange participant Juerg von Kaenel's exchange puzzle from IPP19, held in London in 1999.  The puzzle consists of six pieces, three identical pieces and three mirror image pieces, all with diamond-shaped cross-sections on each end.  One end of one of the pieces is engraved with the IPP21 logo.  The object of the puzzle is to form an interlocking burr.The puzzle is complete in its original plastic bag marked with the recipient's (me) name.  I will include a copy of the ...

Designed by prolific puzzle designer Jim Gooch and manufactured by Puzzlecraft owner Steve Strickland, this was Mike Suchsland's exchange puzzle at IPP23 in Chicago in 2003.  The puzzle consists of 5 pieces which must be disassembled and reassembled.The puzzle has never been removed from its shrink wrap (The second photo is a "stock" representative photo.), as presented in its box at IPP23.  I will provide a copy of the solution from the IPP23 exchange booklet.I will ship within the US at ...

Can ship assembled or disassembled Description from WoodWonders: Another of Ken Irvine's clever designs is this Rotational Cube (well not really a cube) The 3x4x4 Puzzle has a rather difficult to discover assembly. No many moves but still a good challenge I think. I spent several evenings trying to put my copy together before I was forced to break down and ask Ken for the solution so that could get back to making them! Made from exotic hardwoods

Vladimir Krasnoukhov's entry in to the IPP31 (2011) Design Competition in, now a classic in coordinate motion puzzles.  This puzzle has been reproduced in a metal version, but this is the original wooden version, manufactured by Vladimir and sold through the Grand Illusions web site (no longer available, of course).  The puzzle is as new in its original cellophane wrapper, with original packing slip from Grand illusions.  It is quite "explosive" when one determines how to take it apart!I will...

Convolution (cube) was designed by Stewart Coffin.Pelikan made a spherical version of it, which still requires a rotation just like the cube.Pelikan reports on its website:We used 6 kinds of hard wood. Wenge, Padouk, Acacia, Maple, American Walnut, Zebrano and Cherry.Puzzle is made of 7 different parts. Be careful, this puzzle includes rotation and it has only one method of composition.This specific copy was very tight two weeks ago, and had a broken glue joint (which I repaired).After settling ...

Three identical pieces must be combined into a cube shape (with some missing external voxels). Unique challenge by Bram Cohen, beautifully crafted by Tom Lensch out of Canarywood, with Tom's logo on the inside of one piece. Tom added hidden dowels each of the pieces for added strength.I need to reluctantly sell some pieces from my collection to replenish puzzle funds; all puzzles are kept in a pet-free room between 68 and 73 F, and between 45% and 50% humidity.

Andrew Crowell’s famous FantasTIC is a more difficult TIC that is oh so satisfying to solve.  Currently in solved state, can ship solved or disassembled. 

I have this very cool puzzle to offer.  This particular puzzle is new in the box and is no longer available. Please Note: I have 2 copies of this puzzle listed, pic was taken of one for listing of both of them! Made by Pelikan in Jatoba.See more here at my blog:http://paradisepuzzles.blogspot.com/2021/04/alligator-stephan-baumegger-by-pelikan.htmlKevin Sadler wrote about it:“For me, this is my absolute favourite of the batch from Jakub. There are several reasons for this: it's a burr and I...

This puzzle is New and Assembled!See more here at my blog:http://paradisepuzzles.blogspot.com/2021/04/3d-shuriken-juno-by-pluredo.htmlHere's description from Pluredro website:"This is a very difficult interlocking burr puzzle that requires 9 moves to take the first piece apart from the assembled shape. 9 moves may not sound so complex and difficult because there are so many high level puzzles nowadays, like Meanders Box, yet finding the only one solution among 297 assemblies is quite challengin...

The iconic Thor’s Hammer!Difficulty: 65 Moves (25.22.5.6.2.2.3)Was a shelf piece that had minimal handling. Ready for someone to give it a shot at solving.