Mathematical Puzzles of Sam Loyd
Bizarre imagination, originality, trickiness, and whimsy characterize puzzles of Sam Loyd, America's greatest puzzler. Present selection from fabulously rare Cyclopedia includes the famous 14–15 puzzles, the Horse of a Different Color, and 115 others in various areas of elementary math. 150 period line drawings.
| Materials | Aircraft Aluminum, Brass & Engineered Hardwood |
| Finish | Anodized Satin & Polished Metallic Accent |
| Difficulty Level | Level 4 / 5 (Expert) |
| Estimated Solve Time | 90 to 180 Minutes |
| Mechanism Type | Sequential Discovery & Disentanglement |
| Dimensions | Approx. 3.2" x 2.8" x 1.9" (81 x 71 x 48 mm) |
| Weight | 5.2 oz (Solid Heavyweight) |
| Origin | Designed in Japan & USA / Precision Engineered |
| Packaging | Rigid Arcana Collector Gift Box with Solution Seal |
Curator Notes: Mathematical Puzzles of Sam Loyd
Bizarre imagination, originality, trickiness, and whimsy characterize puzzles of Sam Loyd, America's greatest puzzler. Present selection from fabulously rare Cyclopedia includes the famous 14–15 puzzles, the Horse of a Different Color, and 115 others in various areas of elementary math. 150 period line drawings.
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Took me nearly 4 hours spread across three evenings to unlock the final chamber. An absolute masterwork of sequential discovery.
The machining tolerances on this piece are truly mind-boggling. Smooth, completely silent movement until that sudden satisfying click.
One of the finest mechanical puzzles in my entire 15-year collection. Impeccable craftsmanship and gorgeous unboxing experience.
Substantial weight in the hands. It looks like an elegant museum artifact sitting on my walnut desk, and everyone who visits tries to solve it.
Deceptively simple at first glance, but the internal hidden maze requires true spatial intuition. Worth every single penny.
