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Enigma Pocket Puzzle

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Enigma Pocket PuzzleEnigma Pocket Puzzle
$12.41 $17 In stock

Category: Mechanical Puzzles

This twisted metal tangle is one of the most difficult pocket puzzles in our collection. Three swirling hooks are locked together in a complicated knot. No violent force is required to separate the pieces, only gentle twisting, a bit of sliding and a lots, and lots of careful planning. Even the great puzzle master Nob Yoshigahara originally considered this design impossible to solve. Fair warning. First designed and patented in America in 1975 by Eldon Vaughn. Manufactured by Hanayama of Japan.

Customer Reviews (4.0 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Sebastian ★★★★★

Took me a few days of focused tinkering to finally separate the three hooks, but the moment they clicked apart was incredibly satisfying. The compact size means I can carry it anywhere and pull it out when I need a brain teaser.

John N. ★★★★☆

The three hooks are beautifully tangled and definitely challenging, though I wish they were slightly larger for easier grip. Still, a satisfying brain teaser for a coffee break.

Leo D. ★★★☆☆

The three hooks really are locked tight, and I'll admit I set it down more than once out of frustration. It's a solid little fidget to keep in a pocket, but after a couple weeks I still haven't separated them, so it's more of a slow burn than a quick win.

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