There are three challenges to this puzzle. 1. Pack all four pieces into the base as a cube shape. There are three solutions to this challenge. 2. Pack three of the four pieces into the base as a tetrahedron (triangular based pyramid). But which three? That's just part of the challenge. There is only ONE solution to this challenge. 3. Fit all four pieces together to make a 4 x 4 unit square based pyramid pile of ball. This challenge is done outside the base. There is only ONE solution to this challenge.
This puzzle was designed by Stewart Coffin as #197-A in his catalogue system. It was presented by Jerry Slocum at the Edward Hordern Puzzle Exchange at IPP25 in Helsinki in 2005.
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Size: 60mm x 60mm x 60mm Vinco collects many trees in his local area to create these puzzles including acacia, ash, beech, cherry, elm, larch, maple, oak, pear, plum and walnut. Timber variety may vary from puzzle to puzzle unless otherwise specified. The puzzles are unsealed showcasing the natural colour and texture of the timber.