Cast Donuts has beautifully shaped rings that look like 2 donuts intertwined together. Try solving the puzzle by imagining the inner structure and using each of the rings’ division lines as a hint. You will be pleasantly surprised by the unique movements needed to separate the rings. This puzzle is a masterpiece in design and concept. Created by Vesa Timonen from Finland. The theme is...
At the end of the 19th century, Britain experienced a huge puzzle craze. I managed to pick up a number of the puzzles famous during that period in flea markets, despite their rarity. Based on these original puzzles from Britain’s famous puzzle period, this is one that we have successfully revived in its new form. The key word here is “antlers”. Can you free the antlers… and then put them...
A puzzle created based on both a 19th century English classic and a later America modification, with a fair amount of creative adjustments made. Enjoy the process of freeing these flags.
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...
Like the swirling shape of the galaxy…that is why this puzzle was named Galaxy. It is not that difficult to solve but one becomes totally mesmerized by the pieces that move freely. It is more difficult to put them back together than to take them apart. Take a good look at how the pieces move when taking them apart so you can put them back together again. Designed by Bram Cohen from the United...
The “G clef” and “eighth note” intertwine and give off a beautiful note as if they’re playing music. Even though it does not resemble a puzzle at first glance, but it is as beautiful to the eye, as it is fun to play. Designed by Russian Dmitry Revnitskiy and Kirill Grebnev. Theme: “Playing music”
The plate shaped pieces intervene with each other for the perfect balance. The pieces all fall apart instantaneously, unbelievable when considering all the straight moves you make with the pieces to take them apart. Designed by Yoshiyuki Kotani from Japan and Kirill Grebnev from Russia.
Two pieces that smoothly intertwine to make a single form. Manipulate the two individual pieces to create a beautiful heart. Designed by American designer Scott Elliott.
This puzzle stands for the tight bond holding together the hearts of lovers the world over. The first step is to free the gold and silver hearts from the chain. Once complete, you have to try your best to get them back together. This Puzzle, to be quite honest, is really tough. So… here’s to success in love and in puzzles! This is even the kind of puzzle that I would recommend trying with –...
The two entangled pieces are exactly the same in shape and very simple. They look like hooks used to hang things. The pieces can be separated and connected, in a fascinating and magical series of movements. This cast puzzle, which is simple yet mysterious and just like a disentanglement puzzle, was created by Finland’s Vesa Timonen. The theme of this puzzle is “Hook”.
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...
Here is a challenging maze. At first glance, the two pieces have simple concave and convex angles on their flat surfaces. However, when the two pieces intertwine, they take the shape of a 3D maze. You must twist and turn them around. If you rush without thinking, you will come to a dead end. Be careful as you may end up going around in circles. Designd by Vesa Timonen from Finland. The theme is...
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”.
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,...
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.
True bonds has always been hard to form, but once formed such bonds are eternal and hard to break. My original version was created with this image in mind, but the puzzle was completed into a Cast Puzzle with a bond that is truly difficult to unravel. How would you go about breaking and forming this bond? There are two approaches to this puzzle and I challenge you to both! The key word is...
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...
As the end of the 19th century, Britain experienced a huge puzzle craze. I managed to pick up a number of the puzzles famous during that period in flea markets, despite their rarity. Based on these original puzzles from Britain’s famous puzzle period, this is one that we have successfully revived in its new form. These two linked S-shaped pieces seem simple enough, but freeing them is another...
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