Miscellaneous

The grooves engraved in the two rotating boards are called “logarithmic spirals”. These Two grooves always cross at right angles, and a square hole is formed at their intersection. The goal of this puzzle is to remove the helix ring that goes through that hole. The inspiration of this puzzle is the morning glory. The puzzle was designed to look like a bud that comes into bloom with twining...

A puzzle made up of a collection of hexagon shaped pieces. It is made up of an inside with three pieces and an outside frame. One slides them around inside the frame and rotates them to try to get them out of the frame. At a glance the pieces appear to have the same shape but the exterior and interior are different, ending up with three pieces whose shapes are different. Created by Mine Uyematsu...

The Cast Key is one of the long-selling puzzles among Hanayama’s Cast Puzzle series. We have created a new version of this puzzle emphasizing style and precision, as PART II. Designed by Otake and Wong. The objective is to separate the two keys and then restore them to their initial state. It looks simple, but in fact involves a little trick. Beginners should therefore be careful not to pull...

This puzzle has such a beautiful shape that it could easily be mistaken for a piece of jewelry. Its surface features extremely unusual cuts; actually, this marble is a puzzle that can be broken up into 4 pieces. This advanced design is the creation of Bram & Oskar. If you succeed in breaking up the marble, please carefully examine the surface of the sections of each piece. The theme of this...

There are two goals to the Cast Nutcase created by the Dutch puzzle inventor, Oskar: 1. Remove the small nut by disassembling the Cast Nutcase. 2. Cast puzzle enthusiasts (nutcase) can enjoy trying to change the wording on the bolt from ‘nut-case’ to case-nut’. The key word is “interlocking”.

Disassemble and assemble puzzle. A ball with rugged projections and a ring around it. This is a maze puzzle that is solved by rolling the sphere. Designed by Japanese designer Masui Ohno.

The Radix is a puzzle known for both its monumental looks and somewhat organic styling and movement. The entire unit gives off an air of antique wisdom, the pieces joined at the base in chaotic harmony. The name comes from the mathematical term, “radical axis”, and also means root in Latin. The innovative concept that it is, you might even be tempted to call it “radical”. Whatever you...

This puzzle is based on an original called the “Puzz-Ring”. Popularized in 15th century Europe, this ring style was actually used for official engagement and marriage rings. Christian reformist, Martin Luther, was even known to wear one. It is also rumored to prove as evidence of its wearer’s adultery… when it comes apart into pieces. That’s quite a history contained in this little...

The puzzle looks easy and has a cool design, with simple movements that will surprise you. The process of solving and reassembling this puzzle is so captivating, you will want to carry it with you everywhere! Designed by Finnish designer Vesa Timonen

At first glance, this puzzle by Kennet Walker of Rivermore, California doesn’t seem un-lockable. The five pieces, however, can most certainly be taken apart. Putting them back together, however, is a whole new problem in itself. My suggestion for solving this puzzle would be to not apply too much pressure. Solve it or not, the five pieces exude a kind of elegance, spiraling into a comfortable...