Description
The object of the puzzle is to open the cylinder.
As usual with Wil’s designs, this is nowhere near as easy as it sounds! And sound is important when solving this puzzle. This puzzle does not give up it’s secrets easily and like a lot of Wil’s puzzles you are often working blind.
Size: Diameter of the cylinder is 40mm. Height 50mm.
A very well crafted puzzle milled from solid polished aluminium. The front of the puzzle has Wil’s signature. We’ve polished them then wrapped in tissue and they are packaged in a small plain white box but it’s just for transport. It’s not a gift box or anything. Many of the small white boxes have dented corners or sides but the puzzles inside are ok and have been checked.
Wil is a true puzzle solver and has the philosophical view that puzzles should not come with solution sheets. So, if you purchase one of these puzzles there will be no solution supplied. If you’re not convinced that this is a ‘must have’ puzzle here’s one review I found but a simple search on Google will find many others.
Galen –
Just enough Clues were given to make it possible. There’s no easy way visually to figure this out. This makes you have to think in a different way. I would give it many stars in difficulty.
Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal
Jko –
It is good the price is very high on amazon it is better and cheaper
Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal
Mr. Dark –
I will loved this puzzle. It is an elegant design with beautiful craftsmanship. This solution is very clever. It was a lot of fun to solve.
Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal
Rob –
A perfectly balanced difficult puzzle. Anybody can figure this out, there’s nothing here that you need help to work out for yourself
Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal
Yan –
Very nice puzzle, solid and fun to play with.
Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal
Agbelts –
Great workout
Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal
JonnyP –
This is the first puzzle of this kind and quality I have ever purchase or attempted and I loved it!
So clever and so simple, the cylinder puzzle took me 2 hours to get apart and back together.
Really satisfying, feels amazing to hold and looks great on my shelf – an exciting start to a no doubt growing collection.
Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal
Neo –
I had purchased Wil’s Lotus puzzle a while back and absolutely had to try his other puzzles. Unfortunately, this puzzle was extremely simple to figure out in comparison. It took about 15 minutes to get it disassembled and reassembled, and was about on par in complexity with your average level 6 Hanayama. That said, the design was well thought out and the puzzle was fun for the short amount of time spent on it. At a lower price, I would say go for it. If you have any hesitations on the price, this one is probably not for you.
Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal
Neo –
I had purchased Wil’s Lotus puzzle a while back and absolutely had to try his other puzzles. Unfortunately, this puzzle was extremely simple to figure out in comparison. It took about 15 minutes to get it disassembled and reassembled, and was about on par in complexity with your average level 6 Hanayama. That said, the design was well thought out and the puzzle was fun for the short amount of time spent on it. At a lower price, I would say go for it. If you have any hesitations on the price, this one is probably not for you.
Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal
ghxost –
This is my first Strijbos puzzle. It was a little hard to make the jump to this price braket but after seeing the reviews and unboxings I just had to get one of his puzzles for my collection.
This will not be my last…
High quality is an understatement and lets not get into the idea behind it.
Although this did not take me long to complete, actually took me longer to reset completely haha, I was truly amazed at the final moment of completion.
Unique work of art
Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal
Usher –
This puzzle was my second Wil Strijbos puzzle.
Excellent quality, very smart design, very fun, very satisfying puzzle.
Difficulty was medium. I believe this is hard enough that the majority of people would need 1-3 hours to solve.
I like that I can give this to friends and family and its not too hard for them to enjoy and solve themselves.
Price is reasonable, I am just happy to be able to get my hands on any Wil Strijbos puzzles.
Overall, I recommend you purchase any Wil Strijbos puzzle you can get, certainly this one.
Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal
Shreve –
Good quality and fun puzzle. Great for anyone.
Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal
wintonmark (verified owner) –
Amazing. This is my second Strijbos puzzle and they don’t disappoint. It took a good amount of time just to figure out how it works, but then you still have to try and implement that. Very nice puzzle to hold, has a good balance to it. Only hint I will give is get a little torch, it helps. Can’t wait to get more.
Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal
Michael Texler –
Just the right weight and size. Even non-puzzlers like handling it. Very ingenious mechanism. My first Wil Strijbos puzzle I have owned. Workmanship and quality is excellent.
In may ways, much harder to reset back to unsolved status for the next puzzler (important that the reset is done correctly to prevent any clues).
Certainly has me hooked on Wil’s puzzles. I also own a take apart cross. I am awaiting a lotus.
Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal
Jeric Cueno (verified owner) –
Had high hopes after all the reviews, but mine solved itself fairly easily, I think it may have been ‘loose’. Will live vicariously through these reviews.
Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal