It all began in 1978. Dean Hoffman designed his Packing Puzzle, a cube made up of 27 identical pieces. But it was different from the usual; it was imperfect, because its volume was smaller than that of the box it was contained in. Despite its six completely parallel faces, it contained empty spaces. This cube had 21 valid solutions.The brilliant Haym Hirsh drew inspiration from this cube. He began by designing the Hoffman Jr. puzzle (Inelegant 5x5) and continued the series with Inelegant Soma, I...

"6-Alarm Puzzle Box" (https://www.printables.com/model/919082-6-alarm-puzzle-box) was designed by Joseph Kovell of 3D Printy (https://3dprinty.xyz) and shared under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0) that allows commercial use. I make this puzzle with a 3D printer and good quality filaments.  To solve 6-Alarm Puzzle Box, you'll need to open it, and find the 2 Bitcoin hidden inside.  Dimensions: 175 x 115 x 80 mm.    I ship from Italy all over the World. You will c...

"The Barrel's Cooper" (https://www.printables.com/model/143296-barrel-coopers-puzzle-box) was designed by Joseph Kovell of 3D Printy (https://3dprinty.xyz) and shared under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0) that allows commercial use. I make this puzzle with a 3D printer and good quality filaments. To solve The Barrel's Cooper, you'll need to open two secret compartments and find the "Solved" sign that certifies your success.  This puzzle ships with a nice display stand.Dim...

9 Layer Puzzle #6.This is the sixth puzzle in my 9 Layer series.Quite simply, can you figure out how to take it apart?Sounds easy perhaps, but with various internal mechanisms and components, it may not be as easy as it seems.7.5cm square and fits nicely in the palm of your hand.Made from laser MDF and acrylic, including magnets/small metal parts.Assembled by hand.Designed by Craig Lawton.Note: This puzzle will open easily when solved correctly. Excessive force is not required.Not suitable for s...

9 Layer Puzzle #5.This is the fifth puzzle in my 9 Layer series.Quite simply, can you figure out how take it apart?Sounds easy perhaps, but with various internal mechanisms and components, it may not be as easy as it seems.7.5cm square and fits nicely in the palm of your hand.Made from laser MDF and acrylic, including magnets/small metal parts.Assembled by hand.Designed by Craig Lawton.Note: This puzzle will open easily when solved correctly. Excessive force is not required.Not suitable for smal...

9 Layer Puzzle #4.This is the fourth puzzle in my 9 Layer series.Quite simply, can you figure out how to open it?Sounds easy perhaps, but with various internal mechanisms and components, it may not be as easy as it seems.7.5cm square and fits nicely in the palm of your hand.Has a small compartment inside to keep a valuable item.Made from laser MDF and acrylic, including magnets/small metal parts.Assembled by hand.Designed by Craig Lawton.Note: This puzzle will open easily when solved correctly. ...

"Lunar Lighthouse" (https://www.printables.com/model/312904-lunar-lighthouse-puzzle-box-improved) was designed by Joseph Kovell of 3D Printy (https://3dprinty.xyz) and shared under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0) that allows commercial use. I make this puzzle with a 3D printer and good quality filaments. To solve the Lunar Lighthouse, you'll need to find its lantern and the golden moon for the top window, which are hidden inside. I sell this puzzle including two LED lights t...

TriOn Puzzle #3.This is the third puzzle in my third series, TriOn.Quite simply, can you figure out how to take it apart?Sounds easy perhaps, but with various internal mechanisms and components, it may not be as easy as it seems.Approx. 9cm wide, it fits nicely in the palm of your hand.Made from laser MDF and acrylic, including magnets/small metal parts.Assembled by hand.Designed by Craig Lawton.Note: This puzzle will open easily when solved correctly. Excessive force is not required.Not suitabl...

TriOn Puzzle #2.This is the second puzzle in my third series, TriOn.Quite simply, can you figure out how to take it apart?Sounds easy perhaps, but with various internal mechanisms and components, it may not be as easy as it seems.Approx. 9cm wide, it fits nicely in the palm of your hand.Made from laser MDF and acrylic, including magnets/small metal parts.Assembled by hand.Designed by Craig Lawton.Note: This puzzle will open easily when solved correctly. Excessive force is not required.Not suitab...

TriOn Puzzle #1.This is the first puzzle in my third series, TriOn.Quite simply, can you figure out how to take it apart?Sounds easy perhaps, but with various internal mechanisms and components, it may not be as easy as it seems.Approx. 9cm wide, it fits nicely in the palm of your hand.Made from laser MDF and acrylic, including magnets/small metal parts.Assembled by hand.Designed by Craig Lawton.Note: This puzzle will open easily when solved correctly. Excessive force is not required.Not suitabl...

To celebrate the release of my very first puzzle, here's a special/limited edition of my 9 Layer Puzzle #1.With all acrylic layers, plus a unique edition number, the v2 model - although based on the original - has additional mechs to make the solve more complicated. Because that's what we like!Quite simply, can you figure out how to open it?Sounds easy perhaps, but with various internal mechanisms and components, it may not be as easy as it seems.7.5cm square and fits nicely in the palm of your ...