Jerry Slocum & Jack Botermans' research published in 2007 in "Het Ultieme Puzzleboek" tells us that the earliest verified evidence of interlocking burrs actually being sold is Peter Friedrich Catel's catalog of puzzles dated 1785 which showed 6 & 24 piece burrs being sold in Berlin. However they also report unverified stories of a 6 piece burr invented in China by Lu Ban sou as early as the 7th century B.C.
The puzzles in this category have generally been mass produced but that does not mean the designs are any less interesting or less challenging. In fact some of the best puzzle designers in the world are represented in this category.
The puzzle is to disassemble and reassemble this interlocking wooden burr puzzle. The puzzle has two distinct types of pieces; the central axis pieces and the decorative body pieces. When it's done it makes a lovely snowflake shape.
The puzzle is to disassemble and reassemble this interlocking wooden burr puzzle. The puzzle has 17 identical pieces each with two protruding pegs plus one piece that has only one peg. This puzzle included in discount set of 4 for just $20. Click here.
The puzzle is to disassemble and reassemble this interlocking wooden burr puzzle. The puzzle has 11 identical pieces plus one with an extra check out. This puzzle included in discount set of 4 for just $20. Click here.
Difficulty Rating 3 out of 5 = Dilemma 6 door-framed pieces with notches interlock to make a cubular shaped burr puzzle. The puzzle is an Eco Game made from Bamboo.
Difficulty Rating 4 out of 5 = Unbelievable A very unusual 7 piece burr and quite different from other burrs of it's kind we've seen before. There are many rotational moves to solve this puzzle. It seems unlikely it will be able to be solved by a computer any time soon. The puzzle is an Eco Game made from Bamboo.
Difficulty Rating 4 out of 5 = Unbelievable A 6 piece burr inside a static frame; 7 pieces in all. The puzzle reminds us of Bill Cutler's Bin Cross made by Toyo Glass in 1991 but the pieces are quite different. The puzzle is an Eco Game made from Bamboo.
Difficulty Rating 2 out of 4 = Challenging 12 pieces with very unusal notching interlock to make a cubular shaped burr puzzle. The puzzle is an Eco Game made from Bamboo.
Buy the all 4 burrs in the series of original designed burrs. Reasonable quality for the budget line price further discounted if you buy the full set. Two of the burr puzzles are very different from anything we've seen before; the other two appear at first to be known designs but after playing with them they also have their own design features that make them original. They range from Difficulty Rating 2 out of 4 = Challenging to Difficulty Rating 4 out of 5 = Unbelievable.
The object is to assemble the 15 piece diagonal interlocking burr puzzle.
Using diagonally oriented wooden pieces has been a distinct feature of wooden interlocking puzzles made in Finland for over 100 years. The National Museum in Helsinki exhibits a diagonal burr made around 1910 but it is known that as early as 1888 Chandler patented a 13 piece diagonal burr.
We expect this 15 piece version to be quite a handful. It has a slight change on original Finnish design which helps lock the puzzle together.
This is a set of 3 classic difficult wooden puzzles presented in a wooden gift box.
Six piece burr - This six block burr has a solid piece which locks it together.
Six piece pyramid of balls - The puzzle is to build a pyramid. This puzzle was first designed by Piet Hein of Denmark as the Pyramystery puzzle.
Twelve piece cube with corners cut - Assemble the pieces into a cube. Quite a challenge to build.
The puzzles are made to a budget and a little loose fitting but it's a great chance to get three different types of difficult puzzles at a bargain price. All puzzles sold with a printed solution which is printed by Mr Puzzle and exclusive to us.
If you're looking for a bargain check our Selling Out page: We have a few items that the clear tops have be scratches & cracks evident in them. Puzzles are not damaged. Selling for $12.00 only. Click here.
Sometimes called the Japanese Chrystal or Pagoda puzzle this one has just 9 pieces to assemble the interlocking burr so it's a great way to learn to do this type of puzzle. Each of the 9 pieces has been interlocked to make a symmetrical, multifaceted structure with a solid core. This puzzle included in discount set of 4 for just $20. Click here.
Sometimes called the Japanese Chrystal or Pagoda puzzle this one has 33 pieces to assemble the interlocking burr. Each of the 33 pieces has been interlocked to make a symmetrical, multifaceted structure with a solid core. Includes sheet with helpful hints to solve.
We also have a 51 piece version of this puzzle. Click here.
The puzzle is to assemble the 51 pieces into this amazing Chrystal shape. Yes 51 pieces; a real handful! Often called The Great Pagoda or Japanese Crystal, this puzzle has been popular in Japan for many years and may well have originated there. Each of the 51 pieces has been interlocked to make a symmetrical, multifaceted structure with a solid core.
Edward Hordern IPP Puzzle Exchange - Prague, Czech Republic, August 2008 Presented by Brian Young. Made by Brian Young @ Mr Puzzle Australia. Designed by Brian Young.
Sputnik Returns from the stars, 50 years on..... Your challenge is to disassemble and reassemble the 9 charred remaining pieces of the new Sputnik puzzle. When properly assembled one of the three surviving antennas is fixed and the other two move freely in and out 30mm.
The object of this puzzle is to assemble the six piece burr which is inside the outer circle. There are 12 pieces to the puzzle. Pieces have been lacquered. Sold in clear plastic gift box.
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Jerry Slocum & Jack Botermans' research published in 2007 in "Het Ultieme Puzzleboek" tells us that the earliest verified evidence of interlocking burrs actually being sold is Peter Friedrich Catel's catalog of puzzles dated 1785 which showed 6 & 24 piece burrs being sold in Berlin. However they also report unverified stories of a 6 piece burr invented in China by Lu Ban sou as early as the 7th century B.C.
