Editorial Review HASHTAG (AKA SHIFT) Cast Metal Puzzle from Hanayama Puzzles of Japan is both a delightful and tricky brain teaser puzzle. It consists of a "3D Hashtag-Shaped" cast metal body body with four interlocking pieces. The object is to separate the four pieces. The second puzzle is to re-assemble the four flat pieces back together. Measures approximately 1.4 inches in three dimensions when assembled. This is a really fascinating disentanglement brainteaser. HASHTAG Hanayama Puzzle is a NEW 2017 Release. Also known as "SHIFT" Hanayama Recommended for ages 12 to 105 years. A few bright children between 8 to 11 years may also enjoy, provided they understand that NO force is used to solve. Forcing pieces may damage the puzzle !! Bonus Red Velveteen Drawstring storage pouch. Measures approximately 3 x 4 inches laying flat. Rated by the manufacturer as a level 4 difficulty (on a scale of 1 to 6 where 6 is the most challenging.) Difficulty level shown on the packaging. Your own experience could vary substantially. HASHTAG is part of a series of 60 plus very interesting and mentally provocative metal brain teasers from the Hanayama Puzzle Company. Some serious puzzlers refer to these as "disentanglement-style puzzles" as they involve taking something apart and then re-assembling. Re-assembly can also be a puzzle and may be equally as tricky. Reminder. NO FORCE is ever required to solve the puzzle. Just a series of clever moves.
Features 1) HASHTAG Hanayama is 4 piece, hashtag-shaped, Cast Metal Brain Teaser, Take-Apart Puzzle. 2) HASHTAG Hanayama (aka SHIFT) is a newly released 2017 puzzle. Measures 1.4 inches length, width & depth. 3) Object is to separate the 4 "S" shaped pieces through a series of clever movements. 4) Rated as a level 4 difficulty, (on a scale of 1 to 6 where 1 is easier and 6 most difficult). Your experience could differ. 5) Bonus soft Red, velveteen drawstring storage pouch. Pouch measures approximately 4 x 3 inches.
Specification Binding : Toy Brand : Deluxe Games and Puzzles EAN : 0703546239421 Label : Deluxe Games and Puzzles Manufacturer : Deluxe Games and Puzzles PackageDimensions_Weight : 0.31 pounds PackageDimensions : L:4.75 X W:3.00 X H:1.75 ProductGroup : Toy ProductTypeName : TOYS_AND_GAMES Publisher : Deluxe Games and Puzzles Studio : Deluxe Games and Puzzles Title : HASHTAG Hanayama Cast Metal Brain Teaser Puzzle _ New 2017 Release _ Level 4 Difficulty Rating _ Bonus Red Velveteen Drawstring Pouch _ Bundled Items