30 September 2025 Sue Young

Tokyo, we have a problem SD puzzle box

Released and sold out at IPP42, Tokyo in September 2025. 
35 puzzles made with original decorative inlay on the sides. 10 more puzzles with solid Jarrah inlay (photo below).

 

Update 1st October 2026.  Brian is not sure when/if he may make some more. This year is slipping away but maybe in 2027. 

 

Original Price: AU$530.

 

The puzzle box shell is a “donor” puzzle box called “Long Life” made in China by MIToys. None of the original puzzle solution is used.

The puzzle is to find the Tokyo Cherry Blossom.

If you got back to earth after the Apollo 13 mission, it’s now time to take off again in Tokyo.
Now there are nearly twice as many steps (locks) plus the original steps that were in the Houston version of the puzzle.

Despite appearances, there is surprisingly very little dexterity and hardly any blind moves. There have been tools included for each challenge along the way to enable you to minimise the use of dexterity.

 

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