David Thomas Gay
Reviewed in Canada on January 15, 2025
During the first few seconds of trying to solve the puzzle, the silver part separated into two sections at a joint. I then read the critical reviews and saw that this has also happened to others that bought this puzzle. Some reviewers posted pictures of the issue, so I didn't bother to post pictures because their pictures already show exactly the same thing that happened to mine. Amazon has already sent me a replacement and I will return the first one. I hope the replacement will be good. The box the puzzle comes in was banged up slightly and "dog eared" some. Some reviews mentioned that their puzzle was extremely tight at first, but the one I got was loose and "floppy". This makes me wonder it it had been a previously returned item.
Zach
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024
Highly recommend cheap fun. kids loved trying to figure it out.
Len Bauhs
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024
I've gotten this apart one time, but that's all. When I did, I was able to put it back together again. It's a good one. As a gift or even for yourself, know that it's not easy!
Tanner Griffin
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2022
What I love about this puzzle is that casually looking at it gives you almost no feedback as to how close you are to completing it. Even looking very closely it's very difficult to understand what options you have. So its visual feedback is hard to get, but the tactile feedback is incredible. The way the pieces are molded makes the turning and moving extremely satisfying, and fidgeting with it gives you more information than you can get by looking at it. Even after solving it, it's still fun to play with and it's become my go-to ADHD fidgeter.
Brian
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2022
I’ve owned and enjoyed many puzzles over my lifetime. Hanayama has been my go-to for beautiful, brilliant, inexpensive puzzles. I picked this one up because it looked unique and this thing just ticks all the boxes. It is truly a masterclass in puzzle design and execution. It’s compact, well made and challenging while not impossible or too frustrating. Once it ‘clicks’, it is incredibly satisfying and endlessly repeatable and ‘fidgetable’. It’s everything I look for in a puzzle.
Michael Porter
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020
This was super inexpensive. Great deal for a Hanayama puzzle. I'm addicted to these things. This will be my 30th puzzle from them. Kind of tricky at first. I kept getting back to the solved state over and over. Finally, after 20 minutes, I solved it. Or, unsolved it? It's a very tight puzzle to get started and clicks into place when solved. Be careful when first trying to push the pieces apart. When it finally let go, I pinched my thumbnail in the process. A little painful.
Hector C.
Reviewed in Mexico on January 20, 2019
El regalo que esperaba dar y encanto
Edward 3136
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2017
I purchased "Violin" (Level 3) along with "Keys" (Level 1) and "Coaster" Level 4. I'm okay at these kinds of puzzles but this one seemed more like a Level 2. Everyone is different so experiences will vary, but it took me about 10 minutes to solve "Keys" and over an hour an a half for "Coaster" so when "Violin" only took about 15 minutes, it was a little bit of a let down.The good side is that the puzzle is very well made and while simple to me, is still very interesting. I'm not sorry I purchased it, because I enjoy all kinds of puzzles.
reading = living
Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2017
This is a great puzzle. Even after solving it, I love to play with it...
Gordon Baker
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2017
A wonderful little puzzle. At first it seemed impossible, but eventually I got to the stage where I could take it apart and put it back together again in just a few seconds. Embarrassingly, that whole process took a total of three or four hours. It sure makes me wonder what sorts of skills are required to solve such puzzles quickly the first time. I am also left pondering what sort of mind can design such puzzles, and how those puzzles can be manufactured so well. Equally fascinating is the fact that my disassembly-assembly time is now fastest when I don't really think about the process; thinking about the individual steps just slows me down.
ShopHawk
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2016
This is an extremely well made, beautifully done puzzle. Congratulations. Perfectly done from top to bottom. You won't be disappointed. Design, price, material, packaging. All first class. Makes a great keepsake. I was so impressed, I bought several and gave them as gifts. So many are so cute and challenging I had to buy them for myself too. I have a collection now and will repeat this review for all of them. They are just fabulous for busy hands and curious minds. Put them on your desk and coffee table. People can't help but pick them up. They look like they'll last for ever. Again, you will not be disappointed with this product. My bet, you will end up buying more than one ! ! ! !
Pauloii
Reviewed in Mexico on December 17, 2015
excelente producto, me gusto mucho, la calidad su'per Buena, cumplió con todas mis expectativas, recomiendo totalmente para los amantes de este tipo de juegos