Another of Guy Brette's devious designs, this twelve piece burr has two different stick lengths and an interesting "cross" finished shape. It's also quite difficult with a whopping level 9.9.9 solution. I'd call it the crown jewel of this update in terms of difficulty and appearance. The maple on the short axis contrasts nicely with the purpleheart long axis, and once assembled it displays very nicely.Construction is excellent, fit is slightly loose in the dry winter weather we're having in the ...

The "BonBon" packing puzzle by Frederic Boucher is just a ton of fun. The set of five tetrominos must be fully inserted in the rectangular box, and there is only one very specific way to do it. The solution requires well over a dozen correct moves, including rotations.The box itself is very unusual, with cutouts in the top and sides. The acrylic top is held in place with a tricky set of shoulders resulting in a great fit which retains a solid exterior presentation.BonBon is constructed with a bu...

Up for auction is Jack In The Box by Jesse Born. This puzzle is number 11 out of 100 produced in 2019. Original packaging and documentation is not included, however the original prize is in place. Features very nice inlay work on the front panel. Crafted from Wenge, Holly, and hardwood inlay. Note: The original prize is stuck inside the compartment. This can be easily fixed and replaced, but I chose to leave it as the maker produced. This does not affect the function of the puzzle. ***********...

Uri Three Bars is an unusual and beautiful interlocking puzzle. This will be our second batch after an earlier, very limited release in 2015. Dario has since improved the puzzle; the previous design was solvable in 10 moves while the new release has a level 14.2 solution.Note: Original packaging is included. Uri Three Bars ships in the unsolved configuration. ************************************************************These puzzles are extras and oddballs that have accumulated in the shop.  So...

Another maze! This one is TRICKY. The goal is to move the ball bearing from one side to the exit. Once you drop down the rabbit hole you realize that the state of the maze changes by pushing the shuttle up and down. So not only must you figure out the internals, but you have to figure out the state the maze is in depending on shuttle location. A maddeningly difficult and interesting design...I think this may be my favorite of the update.Construction of this puzzle is super nice, with a ton of ti...

This little gem was a last minute addition to the update. A fairly low level 7.2, it's nonetheless fairly tricky. I ended up solving it outside the box because things got tricky quickly once they were inserted. The 2:1 ratio of endgrain dispite having 2x2 sticks, and having a final 5x5 solved volume is fairly unique, and I found this design to be very well executed.The construction of this puzzle is spot on, with just a little room inside for high humidity situations. The pieces are of course mi...

Ages ago I made a small batch of RD puzzles using octahedral clusters (truncated rhombic dodecahedra or chamfered cubes). I never did make the best of Coffin's design though, the Five Piece version, so I thought I'd whip up a batch after having so much fun with the Pyracubes. Five Piece Cluster has four dissimilar non-symmetrical pieces and a fifth key piece that is a single block. The serially interlocking solution is very tricky!The construction of this puzzle was done with edge beveled cubes ...

Reticulated Cubes is a fascinating exploration of 3x3 cube puzzles with a novel twist. Each box contains nine pieces, and there are eight possible cube solutions. The goal is to organize the pieces in the box such that any three pieces in a straight line will assemble into a cube (tic-tac-toe style). The solution is quite difficult to find!Note: There are two noticeable dents on the panel of the storage lid. See photo for detail. Original packaging and documentation is not included. This puzzle ...

This puzzle is more than just a pretty shape...it's also got a very interesting feature. Included with the six burr pieces is a small rectangular piece which can be added to the inside of the puzzle. Solved without the internal piece, Tulip has a level 16 solution. When the internal piece is added, the solution changes to a level 9.14...double the trouble for your money!The construction of this puzzle is excellent, with each piece milled from solid cherry stock. Fit is excellent, a little loose ...

I'd long admired this design by Boucher, and finally got around to tracking him down and asking permission to make it. I'm so glad I did! It's really a great puzzle; even if you don't necessarily like packing puzzles you should give it a try. There are three solutions for packing all the wood pieces plus the metal dowl in. However, once you put the dowel in the hole, there is only one solution and it's very, very tricky.Construction of this puzzle is outstanding. The tray had to be very precisel...

We are very happy to offer the recently released and promptly sold out Neptune burr design by Junichi Yananose (Juno). Find the original product description here: https://shop.pluredro.com/products/neptuneThose familiar with Juno's designs know that this burr is hiding much more than its appearance and relatively simple level 6 solution would suggest. We will refrain from showing the internal pieces to keep this a surprise.Note: This copy is brand new. Original packaging and documentation is not...

Taken from Dee's website, found here: https://www.dedwoodcrafts.com/products/menace"Hidden tricks and tools will keep you guessing as you solve your way through our newest sequential discovery puzzle box. Things are not always what they seem.  Menace may fool you into thinking it is simple when in fact you have only just begun its multi-step journey. You will understand how menacing this box’s secrets are when you have found the secret prize hidden within its final compartment. Menace’s sle...

Taken from Stewart Coffin's Ap-Art compendium:"This is the first in a long and seemingly unending family of designs that start with the basic Star geometry, with parts then added on judiciously. It is made in four contrasting fancy woods plus a fifth for the center blocks. Here in tulipwood, oak, purpleheart, and rosewood, with center blocks of poplar. When assembled correctly, each “corner” is one kind of wood. R indicates right-handed prism block (see Appendix). In the second drawing, the ...

Taken from the Pelikan website found here: https://www.pelikanpuzzles.eu/detail/euklid/?v=9c049173fad5Kevin Sadler wrote about it:“This puzzle by Dr Latussek is a masterpiece! It is not for the fainthearted because it is seriously difficult but the eventual solution is simply superb! Anyone who is interested in packing puzzles needs this in their collection and should expect to spend a very long time on it. It is a ‘straightforward’ packing puzzle where 7 blocks need to be placed into a b...

Space is an aptly named caged burr puzzle designed by Dan Fast, this design is far out. The level 173 solution (145.1.5.4.4.2.2.2.2.2.2) is a tough challenge for even the seasoned burr solver to follow along with the solution file. Disassembly without aid is approaching the limits of human capabilities, but I am certain there are a select few out there with the ability and endurance to do so. The fourth photo is 108 moves into the solve.Wonderfully crafted by legendary maker Maurice Vigeroux, t...

Sher-Lock - A Notched Trifecta is a very exciting new design by IPP award winning designer Girish Sharma. This design is a part of his Sher-Lock series of padlock-shaped interlocking puzzles. The name alludes to the three different configurations of the key-shaped burr piece within the solved puzzle. We hope to offer more designs from the series in the future, and we are proud to offer this unique and challenging puzzle. Each assembly has not only a unique solution but a distinct arrangement of...

Stockade by Andrew Crowell is an excellent packing puzzle. The goal is to fit the pieces in the cage with all the gaps covered by the pieces to create the illusion of a cube inside. The solution involves 15 steps with multiple rotations to offer a good challenge and a unique display shape. We've added two extra pieces to make Stockade 2 as an extra challenge. Stockade 2 is a level 4.4.4.3.3 packing puzzle with the same goal, fill all the gaps in the frame to create the illusion of a cube inside....

Six Doors by Yavuz Demirhan is a variation on the classic six-piece burr shape. The added rings around the endgrain resemble a stile and rail door once the puzzle is assembled. Each ring complicates the movement of the pieces to reach a formidable but approachable level 14 solution.Yavuz had originally released this design in 2012, and since then has optimized the puzzle to increase the level from 12 to 14 moves to remove the first piece. The simple shaped pieces conceal a tricky dead end that m...

Spy is an Interlocking Puzzle with a secret. Four Purpleheart and Yellowheart 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 a...

De Kas is a very challenging ten piece burr puzzle by Alfons Eyckmans. Four eight unit burr pieces interlock with two larger board pieces and four congruent smaller board burr pieces zig-zagging inbetween to make a very unique final shape. The design is in a similar style of Alfons' puzzles we have made in the past, specifically Spiral and Steps. With a level 24.2.2.2.2.2.2.2.4 disassembly alone is a tough task with a few dead ends towards the start.The puzzle was made from a very nicely sourced...