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Gallery of puzzles - Text only  Click the category name to go directly to either:   Craftsman Range   IPP Puzzles   Limited Edition Range   Standard Range - Disentanglement   Standard Range - Put Together   Standard Range - Sequential Move   Standard Range - Other   Other Craftsmen Click on the name of the puzzle to go to our regular retail page for that puzzle which includes a photo. Within each range puzzles are listed in order of difficulty.   Buy from a comprehensive range of quality mechanical puzzles. We offer complex wooden puzzles including burrs and other interlocking puzzles, rope puzzles, metal disentanglement using nails, sequential move puzzles and many more 3D brain teasers.... we also present puzzles from other quality craftsmen.

Difficulty Rating	Standard Range - Disentanglement
8	TRICKY DICK The object of this rope puzzle is to remove the ring. A very difficult disentanglement puzzle. This puzzle is covered by Australian Design Registration No. 142170
7	FISHERMAN'S FOLLY The puzzle is to remove the ring, without cutting the rope on the puzzle. A well known disentanglement puzzle with an added twist.
7	DON’T GET CROSS The object is to remove the ring.... without bending it out of shape. Not many moving parts on this disentanglement puzzle.
5	TRAFFIC LIGHTS The object is to remove the rope from the wood thus releasing the long bar. The rope and bar can then be used as the Buttonhole Puzzle. This puzzle is covered by Australian Design Registration Number 153007.
4	SEND YOU LOOPY The puzzle is to get the beads on the same loop, on the same side of the wood. This rope puzzle is based on a well known disentanglement puzzles although it may not at first appear to be.
3	GET HOOKED The puzzle is to remove the nails from their stand and separate the nails. This puzzle was designed by Brian in early 1998 and is EXCLUSIVE to Mr Puzzle Australia. It is covered by Australian Design No 138325.
3	KNOT TO BE KNOTTED The puzzle is to remove the rope from the wood. This may be our easiest rope puzzle but can you disentangle it?
3	THE PUZZLE STICKS The puzzle is to separate the eight pieces - if you can never do this puzzle it can always be used a a teapot stand.
2	TWISTED The puzzle is to remove the nails from their stand and separate the two nails.
2	HORSESHOE PUZZLE KEYRING The puzzle is to remove the ring.
2	BENT AGAIN The puzzle is to remove the nails from their stand then separate the two nails.
2	BENT AGAIN - BUSINESS CARD HOLDER STAND The puzzle is to remove the nails from their stand then separate the two nails.
1	LAST TANGLE IN TAMBORINE The puzzle is to remove the nails from their stand then separate the two nails.
1	BITE YOUR NAILS The puzzle is to remove the nails from their stand and separate the two nails.

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Difficulty Rating	Standard Range - Put Together
10	COMING OF AGE 19 directional moves to remove the first piece from an 18 piece burr! As well as our Standard Range this puzzle is also available in a selection of Australian hardwoods in our Craftsman Range.
9	DECEMBURR There is an interesting sequence of 13 forward and backward moves required to disassemble this puzzle... Yes, that’s 13 moves to get the first piece out and that’s not the trickiest part of the puzzle. Once completely apart, there are 5485 false solutions, meaning the puzzle looks like it should go together but you can’t get the last piece in. Only the specific sequence of 13 moves will allow you to insert the last piece and solve this puzzle. Goh Pit Khiam invented this twelve piece puzzle in December 1999 without the use of a computer. We’ve given the puzzle a rating 9 out of 10 because it’s sold assembled. To solve the puzzle from a disassembled state without clues it could definitely be worthy of a rating 10!
9	MEGA SIX Bill Cutler first used a computer program to analyse six piece burrs in 1974 but it took until 1990 to analyse all possible six piece burr combinations. Mega Six is the result of that search for the maximum number of moves for a six piece burr with a unique solution. This does not mean it has a unique assembly, due to the number of internal voids. In theory the pieces should fit together in 20 different ways however, the reality is that you can physically only put the puzzle together in one of the 20 assemblies. Not only OUR hardest six piece burr but THE hardest six piece burr! As well as our Standard Range this puzzle is also available in a selection of Australian hardwoods in our Craftsman Range. Covered by Australian Design Registration Application No 498/2002.
8	MAKE ROOM The puzzle is to re-pack all 9 pieces in the box so that all pieces are under the closed lid. You will need to make room for the key (dowel) to fit. Mr Puzzle resdesigned Make Room so that this version has a unique solution. The puzzle is made with the kind permission of Stewart Coffin.
8	SATURN RING The puzzle is to assemble the 31 blocks into the planet Saturn with it’s ring.The blocks are strung on a closed ring of strong elastic cord so it’s difficult for you to find where the puzzle starts and ends. The puzzle was designed by and is exclusive to Mr Puzzle.
8	INSTANT INSANITY The puzzle is to arrange the four blocks so that four different symbols are showing on each of the four long sides.... Don’t forget the bottom!
7	JUST SIX This six block burr has a solid piece which locks it together.
7	Groovy Cubes -->>NEW<<-- Dec 2005 Unique solution. Locks together with dovetails and grooves.
6	THE BLITZ The puzzle is to assemble the six pieces into this unique shape. This puzzle is out of stock until October 2002 however we still have stocks in our Craftsman Range. This burr has a locking mechanism unlike any other that we know of. It was designed in 1999 by Brian and is covered by Australian Design Registration No 142132. This puzzle is EXCLUSIVE to Mr Puzzle Australia. As well as our Standard Range this puzzle is also available in a selection of Australian hardwoods in our Craftsman Range.
5	PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE In addition to fitting the pieces back into the rectangular frame there are 100 other shapes on the accompanying sheet to make with them.
3	TWELVE POINTS TO INSANITY The puzzle is to build the 12 pointed star from the six identical pieces. It is known that a six piece diagonal burr was sold as long ago as 1875. Nowadays it is often called The Cluster because of the star-like cluster of wooden blocks making this puzzle. It has also been sold commercially using other names - all suggesting it's striking shape - Gem Cut Puzzle, Chestnut Burr & The Snowflake. Mr. Puzzle has not changed the puzzle but perhaps his name for it is more appropriate!
2	SOMA CUBE The puzzle is to assemble the cube.... There is a sheet supplied with this puzzles which has another 22 shapes for you to try to make using these same seven pieces.
2	ONLY THREE The puzzle is to assemble the three pieces into the cross shape.
2	JUST HAVE PATIENCE The puzzle is to assemble the four pieces into a square.
1	PYRAMID The object is to make the tetrahedron from just two pieces.

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Difficulty rating	Standard Range - Sequential Move
9	MAJOR MIGRAINE MAKER The object is to be able to slide the large black block to the opening.... BUT - nothing is to slide through the opening except the large black block. CLUES - place the black blocks on the marked positions; place all other blocks inside the frame with all other rectangular blocks vertical.
8	ANOTHER HEADACHE The object is to get the black pegs where the tan pegs are and the tan pegs where the black pegs are...

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Difficulty rating

Standard Range - Other

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PANDORA'S BOX The puzzle is to remove the four pieces from inside the box. Tadao Muroi (since deceased) designed this framed burr in Japan in the early 1990s and it is with the kind permission of his son we are allowed to make this puzzle.. The puzzle requires twelve sliding moves to remove the pieces from inside the box. The real puzzle may turn out to be how to get them back inside the box again using these 12 moves, although there are other combinations.

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Difficulty rating	Craftsman Range
10	THE COLLECTIVE A unique framed burr design invented by and exclusive to MR PUZZLE. The puzzle is to take The Collective apart. Unlike normal framed burrs the five piece burr encased in the twenty-four piece frame work as one in this puzzle. After you get the puzzle apart will you be able to assimilate the pieces again into one unit? The 5 piece burr at the centre of the puzzle is crafted from Queensland Silver Ash. The frame consists of 24 individual interlocked pieces and is currently available crafted from either 1. Queensland Blackbean or 2. Western Australian Jarrah (Click here to go to large photo showing both colours). Your preference may be noted in the ADDITIONAL INFORMATION field in the Check Out process.
10	COMING OF AGE MKII 19 directional moves to remove the first piece from an 18 piece burr! Currently we do not have any of these puzzles however we are just finishing a new batch made with Papua New Guinean Snakewood and Queensland Silver Ash which will be ready for sale in Mid August. As well as our Craftsman Range this puzzle is also available in our Standard Range.
9	DECEMBURR There is an interesting sequence of 13 forward and backward moves required to disassemble this puzzle... Yes, that’s 13 moves to get the first piece out and that’s not the trickiest part of the puzzle. Once completely apart, there are 5485 false solutions, meaning the puzzle looks like it should go together but you can’t get the last piece in. Only the specific sequence of 13 moves will allow you to insert the last piece and solve this puzzle. Goh Pit Khiam invented this twelve piece puzzle in December 1999 without the use of a computer. We’ve given the puzzle a rating 9 out of 10 because it’s sold assembled. To solve the puzzle from a disassembled state without clues it could definitely be worthy of a rating 10! The puzzle is available in 1. Queensland Blackbean or 2. Western Australian Jarrah. This puzzle is also available in our Standard Range.
9	MEGA SIX Bill Cutler first used a computer program to analyse six piece burrs in 1974 but it took until 1990 to analyse all possible six piece burr combinations. Mega Six is the result of that search for the maximum number of moves for a six piece burr with a unique solution. This does not mean it has a unique assembly, due to the number of internal voids. In theory the pieces should fit together in 20 different ways however, the reality is that you can physically only put the puzzle together in one of the 20 assemblies. Not only OUR hardest six piece burr but THE hardest six piece burr! Timber varieties: 1. Queensland Blackbean 2. Queensland Silver Ash 3. Western Australian Jarrah As well as our Craftsman Range this puzzle is also available in our Standard Range. Covered by Australian Design Registration Application No 498/2002.
9	SUPER SIX The degree of difficulty of this puzzle lies in the fact that it has internal voids and no solid piece, therefore 7 sliding moves are required to position the last block in the puzzle. Timber varieties: 1. Queensland Blackbean 2. Queensland Silver Ash 3. North Queensland Rose Alder Your preference may be noted in the ADDITIONAL INFORMATION field in the Check Out process.
8	CROWN OF THORNS The object of the puzzle is to disassemble the thirty pieces and reassemble into this attractive collection of stellated rhombic dodecahedrons. There are 288 saw cuts in this puzzle.
8	SEARious BURR The puzzle is to take the 13 piece interlocking burr apart. To do this you will have to release the internal secret lock which will take 13 moves.
8	MAKE ROOM This puzzle presents four different challenges: Challenge 1 - Pack all 8 blocks under the closed lid. 30 possible solutions. Challenge 2 - Make room for all 8 blocks and the gold rod under the closed lid (not in it’s packing position). 4 solutions. Challenge 3 - Make Room for all 8 blocks and the key (dowel) under the closed lid. Unique solution. Challenge 4 - Can you remember how the puzzle came packaged with the key in the lid? 3 solutions. The puzzle is made with the kind permission of Stewart Coffin. There are 9 different Australian timbers used to make this puzzle.
8	INSOMA The puzzle is to assemble both the Soma Cube and the six piece diagonal burr at the same time. The concept of putting the two puzzles together came to Brian after seeing a puzzle by Phillipe Dubois made with a loose cube assembly inside.
7	LT lateral thinking n. Method of solving problems other than conventional logic. Brian designed this puzzle to be presented as his Exchange Gift at the International Puzzle Party in Antwerpen, Belgium in August 2002. Use all seven pieces to make the letter L Use all seven pieces to make the letter T The real challenge is to use all seven pieces to make the letters L and T at the same time. Manufactured from Queensland Silky Oak (not a real Oak.... it's actually an Australian native from the Grevillea family which grows in rainforest areas (any many backyards) in southern Queensland; also known as Lacewood outside Australia). Covered by Australian Design Registration No 149028.
7	Groovy Cubes -->>NEW<<-- Dec 2005 Unique solution. Locks together with dovetails and grooves.
7	AROUND THE BEND The object of the puzzle is assemble the six plated end pieces (shaped like "L") into the six piece burr.
7	PANDORA’S BOX The puzzle is to remove the four pieces from inside the box. Currently we have puzzles available in 1. Queensland Blackbean 2. North Queensland Rose Alder (note the colour toning of Rose Alder can vary greatly from a light red wine colour to a dark almost brown tone) 3.Blackbean with Queensland Silver Ash centre. Your preference may be noted in the ADDITIONAL INFORMATION field in the Check Out process.As well as our Craftsman Range this puzzle is also available in our Standard Range.
6	JUST A LITTLE PACKING PROBLEM #1 Researched by Stewart T. Coffin, one of the most prolific puzzle inventors ever, for his book "The Puzzling World of Polyhedral Dissections" - this is just one of the variations of the "Patio Block" puzzle using a series of 1x2x2 dimensioned blocks joined in groups of 2 to form a 4x4x4 cube. Manufactured in Tasmanian Oak (no, not a real Oak.... it's actually an Australian native Eycalyptus tree from the temperate forests of Tasmania.
6	THE BLITZ The puzzle is to assemble the six pieces into this unique shape. This burr has a locking mechanism unlike any other that we know of. It was designed in 1999 by Brian and is covered by Australian Design Registration No 142132. This puzzle is EXCLUSIVE to Mr Puzzle Australia. Currently we have puzzles available in 1.Queensland Silver Ash or 2. Queensland Blackbean. Your preference may be noted in the ADDITIONAL INFORMATION field in the Check Out process. As well as our Craftsman Range this puzzle is also available in our Standard Range.
4	DIAGONAL TWINS The object of the puzzle is to disassemble the eleven pieces and reassemble them into the twin burrs.
3	ANOTHER NAILBITER - Letter Rack The puzzle is to remove the nails from their stand then separate the two nails. For each puzzle the object is to separate the nails. This puzzle incorporates our four DIFFERENT nail puzzles - all either designed by or modified by Mr Puzzle. The base is fashioned so there is a 20mm opening in which to stand letters or brochures. It's made from North Queensland Rose Alder. The nails are plated in Gold.
3	TWISTED'S SISTER The puzzle is to remove the nails from their stand then separate the two nails. The concept for this original design was found by accident during the manufacture of our TWISTED puzzle. Brian has known about the puzzle for a number of years but only recently has he worked on a design that does not come apart or go back together the same as the original puzzle. Entrant IPP Design Competition 2004 Presented on a Torii Gate stand in keeping with the theme of this year's puzzle party held in Japan. The nails are Gold plated.
2	BENT AGAIN The puzzle is to remove the nails from their stand then separate the two nails. The nails are gold plated and the wooden base is made from Rose Alder with a groove cut to stand your business cards or notes in. This puzzle is also available in our standard range. A popular form of the original nail puzzle was patented in 1910 in the USA by Walter Jenkins, however it was certainly know much earlier. In fact, it was probably being played with as early as the first half of the 17th century. Look for the extra bend Mr. Puzzle has added to increase the difficulty of the puzzle. This puzzle is also available in our Standard Range.

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IPP Puzzles

DIAGONAL TWINS Edward Hordern Puzzle Exchange - Helsinki, Finland, August 2005 The object of the puzzle is to disassemble the eleven pieces and reassemble them into the twin burrs.

AROUND THE BEND Edward Hordern Puzzle Exchange - Helsinki, Finland, August 2005 The object of the puzzle is assemble the six plated end pieces (shaped like "L") into the six piece burr.

TWISTED'S SISTER Edward Hordern Puzzle Exchange - Tokyo, JAPAN, August 2004 The puzzle is to remove the nails from their stand then separate the two nails. The concept for this original design was found by accident during the manufacture of our TWISTED puzzle. Brian has known about the puzzle for a number of years but only recently has he worked on a design that does not come apart or go back together the same as the original puzzle. Entrant IPP Design Competition 2004 Presented on a Torii Gate stand in keeping with the theme of this year's puzzle party held in Japan. The nails are Gold plated.

SEARious BURR Edward Hordern Puzzle Exchange - Chicago, USA, August 2003 The puzzle is to take the 13 piece interlocking burr apart. To do this you will have to release the internal secret lock which will take 13 move

LT lateral thinking n. Method of solving problems other than conventional logic. Edward Hordern Puzzle Exchange - Antwerpen, BELGIUM, August 2002 Brian designed this puzzle to be presented as his Exchange Gift at the International Puzzle Party in Antwerpen, Belgium in August 2002. Use all seven pieces to make the letter L Use all seven pieces to make the letter T The real challenge is to use all seven pieces to make the letters L and T at the same time. Manufactured from Queensland Silky Oak (not a real Oak.... it's actually an Australian native from the Grevillea family which grows in rainforest areas (any many backyards) in southern Queensland; also known as Lacewood outside Australia). Covered by Australian Design Registration No 149028.

JUST A LITTLE PACKING PROBLEM #1 Edward Hordern Puzzle Exchange - Antwerpen, BELGIUM, August 2002 Researched by Stewart T. Coffin, one of the most prolific puzzle inventors ever, for his book "The Puzzling World of Polyhedral Dissections" - this is just one of the variations of the "Patio Block" puzzle using a series of 1x2x2 dimensioned blocks joined in groups of 2 to form a 4x4x4 cube. Manufactured in Tasmanian Oak (no, not a real Oak.... it's actually an Australian native Eycalyptus tree from the temperate forests of Tasmania.

IPP Burr Edward Hordern Puzzle Exchange - Tokyo, JAPAN, August 2001 Brian presented a working model of the IPP logo created by Gianni Sarcone in 1999. It has 14 interlocking pieces and takes 13 directional moves to remove the first piece. The puzzle is a completely new design invented by Brian Young for IPP. Brian also designed the IPP Design Competition trophies. The basis of their design lies in this puzzle although a number of pieces have been changed to make it even more difficult. Size 100mm x 100mm x 100mm

THE BLITZ Edward Hordern Puzzle Exchange - Los Angeles, USA, August 2000 The puzzle is to assemble the six pieces into this unique shape. This puzzle is out of stock until October 2002 however we still have stocks in our Craftsman Range. This burr has a locking mechanism unlike any other that we know of. It was designed in 1999 by Brian and is covered by Australian Design Registration No 142132. This puzzle is EXCLUSIVE to Mr Puzzle Australia. As well as our Standard Range this puzzle is also available in a selection of Australian hardwoods in our Craftsman Range.

MILLENNIUM BUG For Exchange at IPP - London, ENGLAND, August 1999 THE OBJECT OF THE PUZZLE IS TO DEBUG IT - GET THE BUG (really an Australian 5c coin) OUT THROUGH THE LARGER HOLE IN THE ‘SCREEN’ LEVEL OF THE PUZZLE THERE ARE FOUR LEVELS OF MAZE PATHS. MOVE FROM ONE LEVEL TO ANOTHER USING THE HOLES IN EACH CORNER Your computer may have survived Y2K but will you be able to debug the puzzle?

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Limited Edition

There will be three new Limited Edition puzzles released on 1st December 2004 and this year we will make 30 of each.   We've raised the bar again this year. All three puzzles are incredibly complex to make and very hard to solve; not to mention that they are a combination of both new and very rare designs so we expect this year's LE puzzles will retail ABOUT Aust$300.00 - $400.00 each. The final price cannot be set until we determine how long the puzzles will take to make. Most of the preparation work has been done but we have not completely finished any of this year's puzzles as yet. The first of them will be done in time for the December 1st announcement. All puzzles should be completed and delivered in the first quarter of next year. Last year we had sold all LE puzzles before the end of the first week and unfortunately some people missed out so keep checking our site for more information on how to reserve yours or register to be on our mailing list to get advance notice of the release. Click here to be added to our mailing list. Our pre-release email is due to go out on 1st December 2004 at which time you will be able to reserve your LE puzzle/s by paying this $50.00 deposit. Click here to be added to our mailing list.

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Other Craftsmen - Kim Anderson (Australian)

SMALL MAZE A classic maze.... get the silver ball from the starting rectangle on the left to the finishing rectangle on the right. Crafted from Tasmanian Sassafrass. This same maze is also available also in a medium version.

MEDIUM MAZE A classic maze.... get the silver ball from the starting rectangle on the left to the finishing rectangle on the right. Crafted from Tasmanian Sassafrass. This same maze is also available also in a small version.

DOUBLE SIDED MEDIUM MAZE A double sided maze.... both sides are connected by four separate holes. Get the silver ball from the starting rectangle on the left to the finishing rectangle on the right. To do this you will have to use both side of the maze. Crafted from Tasmanian Sassafrass.

LARGE MAZE Kim's largest and most complicated maze.... get the silver ball from the starting block on the left to the finishing block on the right. Crafted from Tasmanian Blackheart Sassafrass

Other Craftsmen - Wooden Crafts of Sydney (Australian)

NATIVE AUSTRALIAN ANIMALS & STATES Get both layers of the Australian Map back together... don't forget Tasmania! Layer one is 17 Australian animals and layer two is 7 Australian states. The animals are made from plantation grown Australian timbers set in a craftwood base. The timbers include: Hoop Pine, Queensland Walnut, Red Cedar, Silky Oak, Jarrah, Eucalypt Oak, Blue Gum, Turpentine, Victorian Ash, Spotted Gum, Maple and Cheerywood.

NATIVE AUSTRALIAN ANIMALS - MIXED TIMBERS The puzzle is to get the 17 Australian animals back inside the map of Australia. The animals are made from plantation grown Australian timbers set in a craftwood base. The timbers include: Hoop Pine, Queensland Walnut, Red Cedar, Silky Oak, Jarrah, Eucalypt Oak, Blue Gum, Turpentine, Victorian Ash, Spotted Gum, Maple and Cheerywood.

NATIVE AUSTRALIAN ANIMALS - PLAIN The puzzle is to get the 17 Australian animals back inside the map of Australia.

Other Craftsmen - Aussie Stuff (Australian)

Polyominoe Trays The name polyominoes was first introduced by Solomon W Golomb in 1953 during an address to the Harvard Mathematics Club. Polyominoes is the general name given to plane shapes made by joining squares together. The squares must be joined edge to edge so that they meet at the corners. In each of these sets of polyominoe trays the unit cube measures 10mm x 10mm. Trays are available in a variety of sizes as well as either bright colours or natural colours. Click the link to go directly to a detail page. 3x3 Tray Coloured 3x3 Tray Natural 4x4 Tray Natural 5x5 Tray Natural 6x6 Tray Natural - a combination of the 3x3 4x4 & 5x5 Trays

Polyominoe Trays In each of these sets of polyominoe cubes the unit cube measures 30mm x 30mm. Cubes are available in a variety of sizes in mixed bright colours. Click the link to go directly to a detail page. 4x4 Cube Coloured 5x5 Cube Coloured 5x5 Cube Natural

For Young Kids Here's a few two-dimmentional put-together wooden puzzles for the very young. Wombat

..... and there is more Aussie Stuff coming soon.

Other Craftsmen - Neil Scott, Alkoomi Pots (Australian)

SOLITAIRE Ceramic Solitaire We have only three pieces of his work available for sale at present. Once sold these pieces will not be repeated with the same artwork and we are at this stage unsure of when we may be able to secure additional pieces in the range.

Other Aussies - Robin Turner (Australian)

THE REMARKABLE ROCKS COLLECTION Ayer's Rock, The Devil's Marbles WHITCHETTY GRUBBS Large 7 piece puzzles Robin Turner has been the creator of these sculptural puzzles since he started working with wood in 1975. Inspired by natural forms in this timeless land we call Australia such as The Olgas, Ayers Rock and other Remarkable Rocks, robin started collecting timbers from all over Australia 28 years ago and through its colour, grain and character the wood tells Robin what it wants to become. Working from his studio in Aldinga, South Australia, he reflects all the ethics he lives by in his work - recycling, renewable community and above all quality. Robin's inimitable style springs from his desire to work by his own five 'F' design rule: put the 'F' into art by allowing fantasy and fun to follow form and function.

Other Craftsmen - Václav Obšívac (Czech)

TRITRESOR The first challenge is to separate the pieces enough to remove the marble. If you choose to completely disassemble the three pieces you'll be left with a more difficult puzzle to put it back together again. TRESORPACK 6 There are six different pieces loose inside the wooden cage. They do not come out of the cage but the cage does have openings down each of the four vertical sides. The puzzle is to assemble them into a square block inside the cage. OCTAGON AC The puzzle is to fit the eight pieces into the octagonal frame. TRIANGEL AC2 The puzzle is to fit the twelve pieces into the frame. SANDWICH Remove the eight pieces from the Sandwich. This may prove quite tricky. Once you do, the real challenge is to get them back inside again. DOUBLE CROSS The puzzle is to take the four identical pieces of the cross apart. This will then leave you with another difficult puzzle to put the cross back together again. UFO First, try to disassemble the six pieces. They consist of two sets of three identical pieces. Once you done that you'll now have the challenge to put it together again remembering that the timber pattern should be symmetrical. SPUTNIK The puzzle consists of six identical pieces. Once disassembled you will need to put the pieces back together to make the sputnik shape. TRICKBOX The puzzle is to work out how to take the six pieces sufficiently apart to allow the bead to come out. The pieces are all identical and if you choose to completely disassemble the puzzle you'll be left with a quite difficult dexterity puzzle to put it back together again. TWISTER 1 The puzzles is to assemble the four pieces into this beautiful shape. There are two sets of two very complex shaped identical pieces. DON QUIJOTE The puzzles is to assemble the four pieces into this beautiful shape. FOUR MARBLES The puzzle is to separate the six identical pieces enough to remove the four marbles. If you want to add more challenge take the puzzle completely apart and try to put it back together again. This will create a very tough dexterity puzzle.

Blue Opal (Australian)

NEW Photomosaics! 1000 piece puzzles. Thousands of miniature photographs combine to make one awsome picture. Blue Opal also brings together two ancient puzzles, the jigsaw puzzle and the tangram puzzle, to create the ultimate puzzle. Are they Jigsaws or are they Tangrams? No, they are both! First put the jigsaw pieces together to make the tangram pieces. Then we challenge you to make the square and other tangram shapes on the sheet provided. Two different puzzles in stock with themes 'Cats and Dogs' & 'Wedding'. Click here for details.

Plato Puzzles (Australian)

Plato Puzzles is a specialist creator of jigsaw puzzles based in Sydney. They are dedicated to providing a high quality product that reflects the best of Australian artistic character and present a worthy challenge on the jigsaw board. It's about the Art! These jigsaw puzzles present the vibrant and inspirational modern Australian art style. 9 different puzzles in stock from 100 to 1000 pieces. Click here for details.

We sell mostly mechanical puzzles but also stock jigsaw puzzles and some other puzzling items. Mostly we have wooden puzzles, although you will find many other puzzles including cast puzzles, other metal puzzles, even ceramic items. These puzzles are sometimes referred to as mechanical puzzles, brain teasers, 3d puzzles, mind benders, one person games, or just plain wooden games or wooden toys. In fact in languages other than English 'head breaker' is often the literal translation. Puzzel or legpuzzel in Dutch, Pussel in Swedish are probably the closest to English but the French call them Casse-Tete, in Spanish it's Rompecabezas, the Germans usually say Geduldsspiel and the Hebrew words Hidat Shihzur is literally translated as Restoration Puzzle. Many of our puzzles are often referred to as 'Chinese' puzzles (puzzle in Mandarin is pronounced Pintu) or Japanese puzzles (puzzle in Japanese is pronounced pazuru), or Rubiks puzzles. In fact these puzzles rarely originate in China and only one of them is of the Rubik style however certainly many modern day puzzles have been invented in Japan like the Pandora's Box and the Hanayama cast metal puzzles sold on this site. On this site you will find many original wood and metal puzzles by Mr Puzzle, very difficult puzzles, as well as classic well known puzzles and brainteasers. We will have included details about the inventor and whatever history we know about each puzzle on the Presentation card which is packaged with it. We sell high quality jigsaw puzzles with Australian themes and the new photomosaic puzzles as well. The only crossword puzzles or logic puzzles we sell are printed on our puzzle cards.