Cast Baroq - Hanayama Metal Puzzle

Like Brandon here, I didn't initially go for this puzzle assuming it's simplicity lacked in proving itself a real challenge. Kudos to designer Akio Yamamoto though, for as it turned out it took much more work to solve than expected - an accomplishment for just a two piece puzzle. The shape itself gave somewhat of a clue to it's eventual solution but you still have to work pretty hard at it. And what a beautiful solution it is. Once I'd solved it, I became obsessed with repeating the movements as it was so satisfying to do. Just looking at it makes me want to pick it up and dance with it a bit. Love the finish too. Very well designed and good teaser for a level four. This is a great piece for a beginning puzzler.

this puzzle had never really interested me, I saw it as a puzzle that was just too easy, it looks like it just two hooks waiting to be casually unhooked.. but try it! the solution will surprise you!