Lighthouse by Doug Haigh (Bits and Pieces)Doug Haigh’s recreation from Hoffmann’s classic book.  Object is to free the brass ring (or the lens/gem).I’m selling a few of these older, discontinued metal Bits and Pieces take apart or sequential discovery puzzles.  Lighthouse is my favorite of these… it’s a nice “starter” SD puzzle, on par with the brass cannon.  It’s also a nice metal puzzle for display, and it was fun to experience this “classic” puzzle.I was able to...

R2D2 by Roger D. A classic design that will baffle for a long time.Is it dexterity or something more? You will need to find out for yourself.Please wait for end of auction for final invoice with shipping cost.No additional fees will be required.Ships Priority US and 1st Class International unless requested otherwise.

T12 Popplock.Comes with solution laminate and original box (box has wear)Lock will have natural occuring patina on it by time of arrival.Please wait for end of auction for final invoice with shipping cost.No additional fees will be required.Ships Priority US and 1st Class International unless requested otherwise.

Deko & Boko from Frederic BoucherThe goal is to pack the pieces into the frame.  There are six different challenges, each one using a different set of 9 (out of the 10) pieces.  There are also bonus challenges included to make specific shapes from the pieces alone.There was a lot of puzzling in this one from Boucher!  I got a couple of the challenges very quickly, but the same tricks didn’t always work and I spent a couple nights finishing up all 6 challenges plus the bonuses.  This ...

Beautiful and unusual Karakuri puzzle box from 2015 by Tatsuo Miyamoto of the Karakuri Creation Group.  I will borrow Tyler Barret's description of this puzzle box, from the 2015 "Best Puzzles of the Year" booklet: "This lovely puzzle is unique in the Japanese secret box world. Its opening sequence is unlike any other box that I know. The craftsmanship is excellent and the aesthetics are fantastic with the curved ends."I've had six years of enjoyment fr...

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 ...

In pretty good condition just some minor solving marks. Shipping calculated at auction end based on location Any 

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...

Piano Box by Jean Claude ConstantinSequential discovery puzzle box from Constantin.  Several steps to open, with tools.  I thought this was one of the more fun SD puzzle boxes from Constantin, and the piano theme looks great.This box has been solved quite a few times, as I enjoyed the solve and we also liked sharing this one with guests.  It’s in great condition though… there are no major scuffs or marks to the wood.  The metal pins/screws show a little wear from use but no scratche...

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

Detective Box by Joe GuariniIt’s hard to categorize this puzzle box / sequential discovery / escape game by Joe Guarini.  But it’s beautifully made, and is a multi-step puzzle with some very unique tools/steps.  My partner and I play many “home escape games,” and the Detective Box was definitely amenable to a team solve.  The use of electronic components allowed some steps that were unlike anything we’ve seen in other puzzles/games.  Please see the great review from fivesi...

The Castle by Joshua Hoogerwerf (aka PrintedTech)Sequential discovery puzzle box requiring about 15 steps, with tools, to get into the secret compartment and find the “prize.”  This puzzle has the most steps compared to the other SD puzzles that I’ve listed this time.  It wasn’t overly difficult though… it’s suggested to take 35-45 minutes to solve, and that’s about right.  I thought the solve was fun with diverse steps, nothing too blind, and a bunch of tools/pieces that p...

Brass Treasure Chest from Rocky Chiaro (Bits and Pieces)Small puzzle box designed by Rocky Chiaro.  This is a nice reproduction from Bits and Pieces, apparently the only puzzle box they’ve ever made in metal (https://seekingariadnesthreaddotcom.wordpress.com/2014/08/09/brass-treasure-chest-rocky-chiaros-puzzling-endeavour/).I’m selling a few of these older, discontinued metal Bits and Pieces take apart or sequential discovery puzzles.  Although most of these puzzles are not too diffic...

The first sequential discovery burr by JunoThis six-piece burr shaped puzzle happens to have a small cavity or compartment and it requires sequential discovery movements to access the cavity using tools that belong to the puzzle itself.Is this a burr puzzle?Yes, look at the shape. It is obvious.Is this a puzzle box?Yes, because it has a compartment to keep something internally.Is this a sequential discovery puzzle?Yes, the puzzle requires tools to go onto the next step and eventually reach th...

Hooker Cube was Bill Darah's exchange puzzle at IPP25 in Finland, 2005.The goal of this 3D interlocking 4x4x4 cube is to take it apart in 6 pieces, and then put it back together in its cube shape. This can be done without rotations.All six pieces have a 'hook' or 'U' shape like the piece shown separately in the picture, hence the puzzle name.Two of the glue joints were found loose during the puzzle inspection. These were sanded and re-glued using the puzle itself as a jig. The result is a fine w...

IPP25-Finland was Bill Cutlers exchange puzzle at IPP25 in Finland, 2005.The 13 pieces are cut from wood which has one dark side (see most of the pieces in the picture) and one light side (see rectangular piece and back of the tray in the pictures). The goal of this puzzle is to create a likeness of the Finnish Flag within the tray, by interpreting  dark as blue and light as white. Some of the pieces need to be flipped and re-arranged. There is only one solution.= = = = = over 70 IPP25 exchang...

The original visitor Q puzzle by Frederic Boucher which inspired the ResQ by cubicdissectionMore than 30 moves are needed to solve that difficult sequential discovery-sliding-interlocking puzzleHere is what fivesinatras tells about it:https://www.google.fr/amp/s/fivesinatras.com/2020/11/24/visitor-q/amp/

Triple play was Eric Fullers exchange puzzle at IPP25 in Finland, 2005.The goal of this 3D interlocking take-apart puzzle is to separate the 3 identical pieces, and put them back together again. Rotations are allowed!The pieces are very smoothly finished. They seem to be interlocked very loosely, but the unique solution works only when the pieces are perfectly aligned.The puzzle comes in original cardboard box, with solution (mini-)sheet.= = = = = over 70 IPP25 exchange puzzles available, see ...

Heads & Tails Pyramid was Marcel Gillens exchange puzzle at IPP25 in Finland, 2005.The goal of this 3D stacking / colour matching puzzle is to build a pyramid of 14 (out of the 15) pieces,  according to specific rules. The 3rd picture shows the instruction sheet with those rules.The puzzle comes in original sturdy plastic box, with instruction sheet.= = = = = over 70 IPP25 exchange puzzles available, see my other listings = = = = =