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Hydrant (2019) - Stephan Baumegger

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In 2018 famed Austrian puzzle designer and craftsman Stephan Baumegger created a gorgeous sequential discovery puzzle in the form of a fire hydrant. The exotic wood exterior hides a devious puzzle comprised of 44 different parts. The stated goal is to find the fire hose inside. The puzzle has some very well-disguised, clever moves, and was an award recipient at the 2018 International Puzzle Party.

You can learn more about the puzzle at:

https://www.puzzlemad.co.uk/2019/02/i-bought-box-by-accident.html

https://www.boxesandbooze.com/boxesandbooze/hydrant

Condition: Note that one internal part has cosmetic scratches, as is expected given the solution mechanics; similar scratches can be found on other solved copies of the puzzle. They have no bearing on the unblemished beauty of the puzzle exterior. A photo of the part is available by request, but not included here to not give spoilers. Otherwise Perfect.

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Hydrant (2019) - Stephan Baumegger

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$400.00

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