Broadway Toys Hanayama | Hashtag/ Shift Hanayama Metal Brainteaser Puzzle Mensa Rated Level 3 75*119*45 mm

This brass puzzle was first introduced to me by Professor Bakalar in Prague. I borrowed it in Atlanta and returned it to him in Luxembourg half a year later. While in my possession, I managed to replicate it, with full permission, of course. This Cast Puzzle version may be even better than the original. It definitely remains one of the most amusing puzzles. The key idea with this one is its “cage”

A prize winner from the 2001 1st Annual World Puzzle Design Competition, this puzzle was designed by the young Dutch phenomenon, Oskar, considered to be one of the world’s brightest creators. The gear exhibits a unique kind of movement. Once together in its final form of beauty, the gear fixed in place in the cubic box could very well serve as a desk decoration to satisfy a kind of smoothing, intellectual curiosity. The key word is “teeth”

The Delta puzzle is formed by joining three separate pieces that mesh with each other. It is designed by the brain-child of Hong Kong native Kyoo Wong who, with the eye of an engineer, has worked on a number of cast puzzles. While this puzzle is simple in form, its geometry somehow challenges and stirs up our creativity. Designed by Kyoo Wong from Hong Kong. The theme is the number three.

Designed with 4 arrows piercing the heart. Is it a trick that Cupid is playing? Remove each arrow by carefully examining the heart.　Designed by Russian designer Andrei Ivanov.

Each piece is solid so that you can feel its weight when you hold it in your hands. At the first glance, “G&G” has a pretty rugged deisgn. As you start to play with it, you will see the sophistication that covered under it. The puzzle has many possibilities and, as soon as you start trying to take it apart, you will notice the several protrusions that will hinder your path. These are the challenges that you must overcome. It was designed by Jin-Hoo Ahn from South Korea. The theme of this puzzle is the letter G.

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

Three pieces with spots on them, look almost ready to tumble free from their dice-inspired frame. However one piece coming out draws another one inside, making it hard to get a handle on this teaser of a puzzle. Designed by Australian designer Timothy Collins.

The puzzle’s many angles limit the movement of the pieces. Even with all the corners, the puzzle still has smooth movement. Solve the puzzle by making good use of vertical, horizontal, diagonal and rotational movements. Designed by Japanese inventor Edi Nagata.

Introducing a puzzle masterpiece by Akio Yamamoto. Similar in style to the key chain version. “Sweet”, we have raised the bar with this one, both in difficulty and design. It is vital to line up the ridges and grooves of the two pieces, both in taking them apart and in putting them back together. Don’t try to rush this one – take your time and enjoy the “Vita Dolce!”