This highly unique and tricky puzzle requires the solver to remove 2 steel balled from a box that contains 3 captive pieces. This is no easy task and the solution is a 19.15 solve!The build is perfect with exotic wood and the puzzle was a 2018 IPP Competition Entrant.The reserve is set high as I truly will be sorry to see this leave me, even knowing it will become a jewel in anyone collection - a real rarity and super puzzle.Combined shipping available.

Bugs by Alexander Magyarics, crafted by PelikanA review of this packing puzzle can be found here: http://www.puzzlemad.co.uk/2021/05/so-gorgeous-i-will-hang-it-on-wall.htmlI was challenged by this fun puzzle for quite some time before finally solving it.  The solved puzzle has a frame/cover that is ready for wall-mounting, and it looked great decorating my office.  This puzzle was purchased new and solved once.  It is in "like new" condition and will be sent unsolved in its original box and p...

This is a 14-Piece checkerboard puzzle, likely from the 1930's, produced by the D&S Novelty Company of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  The pieces are to be punched out of a sturdy cardboard folder, and each square is 7/16 x 7/16 inches (10 x 10 mm).  The puzzles are intact and in NEAR MINT condition.  THE WINNING BIDDER WILL RECEIVE TWO COPIES OF THE PUZZLE --- one to keep intact for collecting purposes, and one with which to play.  Both puzzles come with their original glassine envelopes!  The ...

From the mind of Dr. Volker Latussek, a vexing 2D packing puzzle. Lovely contrast in the wood selections, and the usual pelikan quality.From Kevin Sadler:“When I received this batch from Jakub, I was rather surprised at the name of this puzzle. It doesn't look much like an Indian meal. Dr Latussek, a master of the unusual packing puzzle (I have still not managed to solve Fermat or the Euklid for Nick puzzles!) has informed me that this puzzle has been designed and named for Paul Curry,...

Another lovely packing puzzle from Osanori. Pack the 3 pieces into the frame to form an apparent cube.I accept PayPal. Buyer can expect to pay $13 shipping domestic within the US and approximately $35 internationally. Happy to combine shipping on multiple items.

Another lovely packing puzzle from Osanori. Pack the 3 pieces into the frame to form an apparent cube.I accept PayPal. Buyer can expect to pay $13 shipping domestic within the US and approximately $35 internationally. Happy to combine shipping on multiple items.

Another lovely packing puzzle from Osanori. Pack the 3 pieces into the frame to form an apparent cube.I accept PayPal. Buyer can expect to pay $13 shipping domestic within the US and approximately $35 internationally. Happy to combine shipping on multiple items.

Another lovely packing puzzle from Osanori. Pack the 3 pieces into the frame to form an apparent cube.I accept PayPal. Buyer can expect to pay $13 shipping domestic within the US and approximately $35 internationally. Happy to combine shipping on multiple items.

Perfectly made by Cubic Dissection in highly contrasting woods. No extra fees.

Beautifully made by Cubic Dissection the pieces are made in a range of exotic woods - Ash, Wenge, Canary, Rosewood, Birdseye Maple, Purpleheart, Paduak, Goncalo Alves and MarblewoodI will combine shipping. Shipping costs including insurance will be calculated from the RM website after the auction - https://www.royalmail.com/sending/international/international-tracked-signed

The Famous Banzee Island Checkerboard Puzzle is one of the more prolific designs listed in Jacques Haubrich's "A Century of Checkerboard Puzzles."  However, this particular advertiser, Lyle. D. Ewing Realty, is not among the thirteen envelopes listed, and is thus new to the puzzle world!  The puzzle dates from the 1940's or 1950's.  Each square is 1/2 x 1/2 inch; the puzzle consists of 12 thin cardboard pieces, and has 11 solutions.  The winning bidder will receive an UNOPENED (sealed envelo...

Perfectly made by Pelikan in an interesting wood combination - Cherry, Garapa, Purpleheart and American WalnutI will combine shipping. Shipping costs including insurance will be calculated from the RM website after the auction - https://www.royalmail.com/sending/international/international-tracked-signed

Perfectly made by Pelikan in an contrasting wood combination - Mahogany, Wenge, MapleI will combine shipping. Shipping costs including insurance will be calculated from the RM website after the auction - https://www.royalmail.com/sending/international/international-tracked-signed

The goal is to form a perfect cube from the irregular Soma pieces. Another design from Haym that is harder than it first appears. No extra fees.

The box if made from Walnut and the pieces are a beautiful Canary wood. No extra fees.

The excellent 4L puzzle is back by popular demand! This is one of my favorite puzzles. 4L was awarded an Honorable Mention at IPP 2015 and is FAR trickier than it looks. The goal is to pack the four L shaped pieces into a very simple box. There are two different types of L pieces (fat and thin) and several possible configurations. The solution is extremely creative and devious.This is the first of two oddball copies of 4L we will offer in this event. We have one additional oddball in this wood v...

The excellent 4L puzzle is back by popular demand! This is one of my favorite puzzles. 4L was awarded an Honorable Mention at IPP 2015 and is FAR trickier than it looks. The goal is to pack the four L shaped pieces into a very simple box. There are two different types of L pieces (fat and thin) and several possible configurations. The solution is extremely creative and devious.This is the second of two oddball copies of 4L we will offer in this event. We have one additional oddball in this wood ...

9 Rivers from NothingYetDesigns! Comes with wood frame and Contains 9 separate puzzles!Description 9 Rivers Set" is a set of 2D packing puzzles designed by Alfons Eyckmans and produced by NothingYetDesigns. For difficulty on this set it will range from easy/medium up to difficult.9 Separate puzzles in one set! Each puzzle will be its own color. *Individual puzzle design names: Demer, Dijle, Durme, Gulp, Nete, Nete Vol, Rupel, Salm, VoerGoal: Fit all the same colored pieces into the frame. Whe...

Very well crafted wooden checkerboard dissection puzzle from circa 2004 with over fifty 2D and 3D checkered challenges.  The unit cube is 2cm size, so this is not a tiny puzzle.  The company did not stay afloat and as far a I know, the builder, Andrew Snowie no longer makes puzzles.  Portable box includes a snap together tray for playing.  Great for travel.  Fun for the whole family. USA shipping: $15 (USPS Priority).   International shipping will be calculated after auction, but will N...

Pochi is a variety of 2-D packing problems. It was designed by Lixy (Rikishi Yamada) in collaboration with Hiroshi Yamamoto, and used by Lixy as his IPP29 Exchange puzzle.  The solver is asked to form squares with two different polka-dot patterns, as well as a variety of animal shapes varied polka-dot patterns. The puzzle is EXTREMELY well-manufactured by Woodpacker/Hikimi, with the matte black wooden polka-dot parts in sharp contrast to the light colored base wood and dark brown wooden frame.T...