12 pieces combine in an n-ary type format into a very nice puzzle; the "top" also magnetically separates to allow real-time analysis while solving, as well as easy reset.A beautifully done puzzle, this was an entry in the IPP Design Competition 2014.Well crafted and finished, buttery feel in the hands classic from Tom's workshop.Mahalo!NEW THIS AUCTION   FREE BONUS PUZZLE(s) will be added to the Winner's shipment as follows:$1 to $99 = 1 puzzle$100 and up = 1 Hanayama puzzle and 1 puzzleNo ...

Large 15 piece tray puzzle, colored pieces and padded custom tray as shown. Never played condition. Very unusual puzzle game from puzzle master Minoru Abe, likely produced in the late 1980s.The Climb Game 15 has 4 different challenges:D45: 104 moves minimumD46: 132 moves minimumD47: 101 moves minimumD48: 148 moves minimumSliding block and tray packing puzzles designed by Minoru Abe. Puzzles from 1985-2000 are of significantly higher quality and materials than those made in the current era.Mah...

Pink & Blue (E19) NOBlocks by Nob Yoshigahara is a 10 piece tray puzzle, colored pieces in custom tray as shown. Never played condition. Very unusual puzzle game from puzzle master Nob Yoshigahara, likely produced in the late 1980s.Object is to swap PINK and BLUE, requiring a minimum of 44 moves to solve efficiently.Sliding block and tray packing puzzles designed by Nob Yoshigahara. Puzzles from 1985-2000 are of significantly higher quality and materials than those made in the current era.Mahal...

Buffalo Nickel is a solid metal 3 piece maze concealing a trapped 5¢ piece. Designed by Oskar van Deventer, more challenging than would be expected and a sure desktop or coffee table piece.Mahalo!NEW THIS AUCTION   FREE BONUS PUZZLE(s) will be added to the Winner's shipment as follows:$1 to $99 = 1 puzzle$100 and up = 1 Hanayama puzzle and 1 puzzleNo specific puzzle type, model or condition is guaranteed for Free Bonus Puzzles.Bidding constitutes acceptance of the terms specified in the Sh...

Only 32 copies, a very unusual and fun design.Master craftsman Eric Fuller said: "I really liked the meta aspect of a set of pentominos hiding inside a larger set, but I knew it would be an undertaking to craft. The frame and pieces were very time consuming, with shouldered joinery, through milling on the connector pieces, and every edge beveled on the smaller pentomino set.Solving this puzzle is an achievement, with only six unoccupied voxels within the cage. While there are about 2500 solution...

The infamous DanLock family is a sure entertainer for new and experienced puzzlers.Comes with one key and two key halves. 

This auction is for Nutty Bolt #1 new as shipped from Pyro originally.Nutty Bolt #1 was an entry in the 2016 Puzzle Design Competition in Kyoto, Japan: https://puzzleworld.org/DesignCompetition/2016/#34Goal: Remove the nuts and washer from the bolt.NEW THIS AUCTION   FREE BONUS PUZZLE(s) will be added to the Winner's shipment as follows:$1 to $99 = 1 puzzle$100 and up = 1 Hanayama puzzle and 1 puzzleNo specific puzzle type, model or condition is guaranteed for Free Bonus Puzzles.Bidding ...

This auction is for Nutty Bolt #2 new as shipped from Pyro originally.It's bruddah bolt, Nutty Bolt #1 was an entry in the 2016 Puzzle Design Competition in Kyoto, Japan: https://puzzleworld.org/DesignCompetition/2016/#34Goal: Remove the nuts and washer from the bolt.NEW THIS AUCTION   FREE BONUS PUZZLE(s) will be added to the Winner's shipment as follows:$1 to $99 = 1 puzzle$100 and up = 1 Hanayama puzzle and 1 puzzleNo specific puzzle type, model or condition is guaranteed for Free Bon...

Six equal quadrilateral faces.  A second unique design, still not a cube.Technical craftsmanship is Wayne's specialty, and it shows in this puzzle.  Difficult to even imagine the jigs required to produce this interesting "quadrilateral dissection".  Presented in 2010 at IPP30 in Osaka as an exchange puzzle.Six pieces, in chechen or jatoba, with neodymium magnets.Mahalo!NEW THIS AUCTION   FREE BONUS PUZZLE(s) will be added to the Winner's shipment as follows:$1 to $99 = 1 puzzle$100 and up...

10 tetrominoes, in 5 pairs joined by a rotational joint, assemble into a 5x4x2 solid.  An excellent "twist" on an interlocking puzzle. See if you have what it takes to beat Marcel's Octopuz, his exchange puzzle from Boston 2006.Mahalo!NEW THIS AUCTION   FREE BONUS PUZZLE(s) will be added to the Winner's shipment as follows:$1 to $99 = 1 puzzle$100 and up = 1 Hanayama puzzle and 1 puzzleNo specific puzzle type, model or condition is guaranteed for Free Bonus Puzzles.Bidding constitutes accep...

From 1993, a vintage IPP exchange puzzle from Stan Isaacs at IPP13.24 pieces in 3 colors.With original documentation and solution as shown.Mahalo!NEW THIS AUCTION   FREE BONUS PUZZLE(s) will be added to the Winner's shipment as follows:$1 to $99 = 1 puzzle$100 and up = 1 Hanayama puzzle and 1 puzzleNo specific puzzle type, model or condition is guaranteed for Free Bonus Puzzles.Bidding constitutes acceptance of the terms specified in the Shipping tab for this item; you must review this prior...

This puzzle was designed and crafted by Wayne Daniel, and was Marti Reis's IPP 32 Exchange puzzle in 2012.The object is to pack the 19 pieces into the small plastic cube. The puzzle design is based on the cyclic path of a virtual six-cushion shot inside the cube, a concept well executed with contrasting hardwoods.Mahalo!NEW THIS AUCTION   FREE BONUS PUZZLE(s) will be added to the Winner's shipment as follows:$1 to $99 = 1 puzzle$100 and up = 1 Hanayama puzzle and 1 puzzleNo specific puzzle t...

Well made, compact puzzle solid from Wayne Daniel. Zebrawood?2009 exchange from M. Reis at San Francisco IPP29.Mahalo!NEW THIS AUCTION   FREE BONUS PUZZLE(s) will be added to the Winner's shipment as follows:$1 to $99 = 1 puzzle$100 and up = 1 Hanayama puzzle and 1 puzzleNo specific puzzle type, model or condition is guaranteed for Free Bonus Puzzles.Bidding constitutes acceptance of the terms specified in the Shipping tab for this item; you must review this prior to bidding.International Sh...

The Piston Box puzzle (also known as Internal Combustion and Pandora's Box), invented by Tadao Muroi and designed by Marcel Gillen. Designed in the early 1990s. This particular piece is believed to have been manufactured in the 1990s as well.Solid aluminum construction, with a hefty weight, smooth action. Minor cosmetic blemishes on metal typical.  In original box. Mahalo!NEW THIS AUCTION   FREE BONUS PUZZLE(s) will be added to the Winner's shipment as follows:$1 to $99 = 1 puzzle$100 and ...

High quality, hand made, beautifully finished and decorated cricket box, made from hardwood, acquired in Shanghai.  See specifications for measurements.  These boxes are pocket sized and well suited for a wide variety of small items, personal effects and/or display.From https://www.chinatravel.com/facts/chinese-cricket-culture.htm"Crickets are a key component of Chinese traditional culture. The tradition of favouring singing insects and fighting crickets has ancient roots and has been handed ...

Wil's "Tube It In" is a notorious 14 piece heavy steel puzzle that has received much attention in the puzzle community of late.  The puzzle consists of 14 square tubular sections that must be assembled into the largest of the 14 pieces.  First shown at IPP 5 in 1983 as a souvenir, another variation of this puzzle was used as an exchange puzzle for IPP 21 Tokyo in 2001.  Since that time, various reproductions in wood with modified designs have been produced, always selling out quickly.This is...

Oskar's original wooden key maze IPP18 exchange puzzle, and a B&P reproduction in metal/brass.Read more here: https://oskarvandeventer.nl/1998-exchanges.htmlBoth items are included in this listing!Mahalo!NEW THIS AUCTION   FREE BONUS PUZZLE(s) will be added to the Winner's shipment as follows:$1 to $99 = 1 puzzle$100 and up = 1 Hanayama puzzle and 1 puzzleNo specific puzzle type, model or condition is guaranteed for Free Bonus Puzzles.Bidding constitutes acceptance of the terms specified ...

Cricket boxes, or cages, typically conceal the manner of opening in a clever or deceptive way, making them a loose category of puzzle boxes. They are useful to store and display all manner of items, perhaps even some of your micros in your puzzle collection. Quality made from hardwoods, with carvings and lacquer finish, decorative panels as shown.Mahalo!NEW THIS AUCTION   FREE BONUS PUZZLE(s) will be added to the Winner's shipment as follows:$1 to $99 = 1 puzzle$100 and up = 1 Hanayama puzzl...

An interesting cylindrical handheld maze, constructed entirely of wood.  Outside finish is excellent, inside ring is labeled 0 to 9 for indexing, and end is stamped "S-21".  Original solution map included.Mahalo!NEW THIS AUCTION   FREE BONUS PUZZLE(s) will be added to the Winner's shipment as follows:$1 to $99 = 1 puzzle$100 and up = 1 Hanayama puzzle and 1 puzzleNo specific puzzle type, model or condition is guaranteed for Free Bonus Puzzles.Bidding constitutes acceptance of the terms s...

High quality, hand made, beautifully finished and decorated cricket box, made from hardwood, acquired in Shanghai.  See specifications for measurements.  These boxes are pocket sized and well suited for a wide variety of small items, personal effects and/or display.From https://www.chinatravel.com/facts/chinese-cricket-culture.htm"Crickets are a key component of Chinese traditional culture. The tradition of favouring singing insects and fighting crickets has ancient roots and has been handed ...