Top 10 Hanayama Puzzles Shark

In the summer of 1997, I saw two mackerels that had somehow managed to get into the sardine tank at the aquarium. Watching these two fish unable to blend in with the shoal of sardines made me wonder if they were on a journey of self-discovery. What sort of adventure will they have? Imagining this led to the conception of six cast puzzles based on oceanographic subjects. Subject: Sharks A shark playing with a fossilized shark. Once you have helped it escape, put it back again. – Yamamoto 2008.

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Hanayama Chain Puzzle (Level 6)

University Games has partnered with Hanayama of Japan in bringing the world’sfinest cast puzzles to the United States Known for their high quality, puzzle inventors the world over compete to be chosen for Hanayama’schallenging line In 2011, University Games is adding 3 new titles. Each title comes packed in a sleek display of 6 units assortments are also available Product available only in the US. We constantly seek to keep our products contemporary through new product development and building on the licenses we carry to keep them new and exciting. University Games philosophy has always been to offer games that encourage social interaction and imagination through gameplay. A perfectly complex puzzle. Provides hours of Play Value.

Recommended Ages:12 and up

From the Manufacturer

Hanayama has done it again, with the cast metal Chain Puzzle designed by Oskar van Deventer. These beautiful, angular chain links seem to be loosely connected. But separating them takes skill, finesse and patience. This puzzle is unique. It can be solved in 3 different ways, depending on which piece is chosen as the middle one. Our hint: a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. We’ve included the solution along with your puzzle just in case you find yourself stumped. This amazing brainteaser is just one of the many intriguing puzzles from Hanayama. Rated Level 6, considered very difficult by most puzzlers. BePuzzled is more than just jigsaw puzzles. It’s puzzle-plus. Not only do we develop interesting jigsaws, but we also apply our University Games game development expertise, using it to build special added value into our products. You’ll find a wide range of entertaining puzzles for children and adults.

Two keys appear to be permanently linked, and no matter how you look at it, there is seemingly no solution to unlocking them. However, as a highly popular puzzle since its creation during the 19th century puzzle craze, the keys are in fact separable. The hint is “Enlarge.”

Created by young Finnish puzzle designer Vesa Timonen. Vesa has come up with an endearing cast puzzle based on an original puzzle ring he created for his girlfriend. One of the appeals of this puzzle is that it can double up as an accessory when the two parts have been perfectly fitted together. Finished with a simple yet unique design. The key word is “Synthesis.”

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Challenge your problem-solving skills with ”Spiral,” a beautiful cast metal puzzle from Hanayama of Japan. How many pieces make up this beautiful coin-shaped puzzle? Once you’ve answered that question, you’re ready to use a lot of dexterity and finesse to take the puzzle apart. But that’s not all. Can you restore ”Spiral” to its original state? Makes a great gift or party game – just make sure you order one for yourself. We’ve included the solution along with your puzzle just in case you find yourself stumped. Difficulty Level 5 is considered difficult by most puzzlers. Suitable for ages 12 and up. BePuzzled is more than just jigsaw puzzles. It’s puzzle-plus. Not only do we develop interesting jigsaws, but we also apply our University Games game development expertise, using it to build special added value into our products. You’ll find a wide range of entertaining puzzles for children and adults.

From the Manufacturer

Hanayama has done it again, with the cast metal Trout Puzzle. It is the patient fisherman who solves this challenge, twisting the trout to separate them from one another. According to inventor Akio Yamamoto, this puzzle isn’t solved until you’ve put it back together again. We’ve included the solution along with your puzzle just in case you find yourself stumped. This amazing brainteaser is just one of the many intriguing puzzles from Hanayama. Rated Level 1, considered easy by most puzzlers. BePuzzled is more than just jigsaw puzzles. It’s puzzle-plus. Not only do we develop interesting jigsaws, but we also apply our University Games game development expertise, using it to build special added value into our products. You’ll find a wide range of entertaining puzzles for children and adults.

DIAL Cast Metal Puzzle from Hanayama Puzzles of Japan is both a delightful and tricky brain teaser puzzle. It consists of a “Triangular-Shaped” interlocking two-pice cast metal body body and two internal round disks. The object is to remove the 2 internal discs. The second puzzle is to replace/ re-assemble back together. Measures approximately 2 inches tall and .56 inches thick. This is a really fascinating disentanglement brainteaser. You may find yourself turning the center disks around and around for longer than you planned.

DIAL Hanayama Puzzle is a NEW 2017 Design release.

Recommended for ages 12 to 105 years. A few bright children between 8 to 11 years may also enjoy, provided they understand that NO force is used to solve. Forcing pieces may damage the puzzle !!

Bonus Red Velveteen Drawstring storage pouch. Measures approximately 3 x 4 inches laying flat.

Rated by the manufacturer as a level 5 difficulty (on a scale of 1 to 6 where 6 is the most challenging.) Difficulty level shown on the packaging. Your own experience could vary substantially. DIAL is part of a series of 60 plus very interesting and mentally provocative metal brain teasers from the Hanayama Puzzle Company. Some serious puzzlers refer to these as “disentanglement-style puzzles” as they involve taking something apart and then re-assembling. Re-assembly can also be a puzzle and may be equally as tricky.

Reminder. NO FORCE is ever required to solve the puzzle. Just a series of clever moves.

From the Manufacturer

Challenge your problem-solving skills with “H and H,” a cast metal puzzle from Hanayama of Japan. This gleaming metal puzzle was designed to challenge your dexterity and your brain. Can you separate gently curved pieces, and then return the puzzle to its original state? Makes a great gift or party game – just make sure you order one for yourself. Suitable for ages 12 and up. We’ve included the solution along with your puzzle just in case you find yourself stumped. Level 5 puzzle, considered difficult by most puzzlers. BePuzzled is more than just jigsaw puzzles. It’s puzzle-plus. Not only do we develop interesting jigsaws, but we also apply our University Games game development expertise, using it to build special added value into our products. You’ll find a wide range of entertaining puzzles for children and adults.

Back in America’s wild West days, cowboys used any means available to prevent their horses from being stolen. According to legend, one resourceful cowboy had the idea of Rigging horseshoes to work as a lock, which served as the origin of this puzzle. Hint: “horses”.

At the end of the 19th century, Britain experienced a huge puzzle craze. Despite their rarity, I managed to pick up a number of the puzzles famous during that period in flea markets. Based on a puzzle that reappeared later in America, this is one that we have successfully revived in its new form. Keeping in mind the idea of intersecting the ‘flags’ should help in tackling this one. I only hope you enjoy the final ‘release’ as much as I do. -NOB 1994.