Of Mice & Mazes - A Puzzle Card Box

Sorry folks for my infrequent postings...

Here's my puzzle for this weekend.

http://mechanical-puzzles.com/of-mice-mazes-a-puzzle-card-box/

GyroTwisty

Here's another Diniar Namdarian-designed 3D printed "twist" puzzle. Exchanged by Hendrik Haak at IPP38 in San Diego, USA.

http://mechanical-puzzles.com/gyrotwisty/

Double Vision

A puzzle with a rather neat "trick" for the solution. Allan Slocum's IPP38 Exchange Puzzle.

http://mechanical-puzzles.com/double-vision/

The Vault - Guest Post by Mike Desilets

Here is Mike Desilets' second guest post on my blog. Another interesting magician's tool kit, which can also double up as an interesting puzzle box. 

http://mechanical-puzzles.com/the-vault-guest-post-by-mike-desilets/

Partitions

"Partitions" designed by IPP award-winning puzzle designer Goh Pit Khiam is now available for sale. Consisting of 8 identical shaped pieces, it is fabricated from 5mm stainless steel. Very challenging no less with an unusual second piece move!

http://mechanical-puzzles.com/product/partitions-stainless-steel/

The Metagrobologist

Issue #5 of The Metagrobologist is available for pre-order. For more details, please click on the link below.

https://www.themetagrobologistmagazine.co.uk/product/themetagrobologist-magazine-issue-5

Sewing Box

Here's a rather unusual and (very colourful) disassembly puzzle designed by Diniar Namdarian. Click the link below to read more.

http://mechanical-puzzles.com/sewing-box/

U-Sockel By Jean-Claude Constantin

Here is another Jean-Claude Constantin design which I had no luck solving.

Looks simple enough but totally difficult!

http://mechanical-puzzles.com/u-sockel-by-jean-claude-constantin/

Super Cube

Is this cool or what?

George Miller's IPP38 Exchange Puzzle in San Diego, the Super Cube. I have added a video to the post to show you how the dedicated app solves the puzzle for you.

http://mechanical-puzzles.com/super-cube/

Flight Case - Guest Post By Mike Desilets

Hi folks,

Here's the first guest post on my blog by puzzle collector from Hawaii, Mike Desilets.

Mike will be talking about a magician's trick box which also doubles pretty neatly as a puzzle box. Enjoy!

http://mechanical-puzzles.com/flight-case-guest-post-by-mike-desilets/

IPP38 Puzzle Exchange, San Diego California, USA - 10 to 12 August 2018

Photos of puzzles and their exchangers at the IPP38 Puzzle Exchange. Please click on link below.

There were a total of 78 exchange participants...a drop from the average of over 90 in previous years.

http://mechanical-puzzles.com/ipp38-puzzle-exchange-11-august-2018-san-diego-california-usa/

Hanayama Cast Arrows

Hanayama's latest Cast puzzle offering, the Cast Arrows. Rated 3 out of 6 stars for difficulty. Not out in the market outside Japan yet. Check it out by clicking on the link below.

http://mechanical-puzzles.com/hanayama-cast-arrows/ 

IPP38 - The Puzzle Party - 12th August - San Diego, California, USA

Below are the photos of all sorts of puzzles to be found at the Puzzle Party during IPP38 in San Diego last weekend.

Please click on the link to view. They are divided into 8 parts.

http://mechanical-puzzles.com/ipp38-puzzle-party/ 

IPP38 Puzzle Design Competition Entries

Here are the entries for the IPP38 Nob Yoshigahara Puzzle Design Competition. 

A total of 67 entries from around the world. A lot of interesting and unique designs from this lot.

Profile Of Nob

http://puzzleworld.org/DesignCompetition/2018/

3D Puzzle - Berro(Skull)

A new post up on my site about my latest attempt at producing another puzzle out of stainless steel sheets. Truly inspired by the works of Miguel Berrocal!

http://mechanical-puzzles.com/3d-puzzle-berroskull/

Anti-Gravity Box

Frederic Boucher's new design, the Anti-Gravity Box reviewed.

http://mechanical-puzzles.com/anti-gravity-box/

Dirty Dozen In Acrylic For Sale

Dear Puzzling Friends

Dirty Dozen in Translucent Green and Transparent/Clear available on my site now. 

http://mechanical-puzzles.com/puzzle-shop/

NEW Puzzles For Sale!

Dear Puzzlers

I have added the following new puzzles in limited quantities for sale on my website. Click link below.

1. L(8)tice-2 available in 4 colours (Green, Orange, Black & Clear)

2. Jurassic Pack Ver.2

3. Alpha Pack

http://mechanical-puzzles.com/puzzle-shop/

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FOR SALE NEW! - Dirty Dozen Stainless Steel Interlocking Puzzle For Sale

Here's my latest design the "Dirty Dozen" made from laser cut 5mm stainless steel. Available for sale on my puzzle site. Click the link below.

http://mechanical-puzzles.com/product/dirty-dozen-interlocking-puzzle/ 

Haleslock 3

The Haleslock 3 designed by Shane Hales and exchanged by Peter Hajek during IPP37 in Paris, 2017. Very challenging!

http://mechanical-puzzles.com/haleslock-3/