Puzzle instructions

Thank you for buying one of my 3D-printed puzzles! Here you can find puzzle instructions and solutions for your puzzle. Any questions, or can’t find what you’re looking for? Send me a message or reach out to me on social media and I’ll get it added.

Burr Puzzle Set (all sizes)

This ancient style of puzzle dates back possibly farther than any documented history of it, and is one of the oldest styles of three-dimensional puzzles we know of. An assembled burr puzzle uses six sticks of nearly-identical shape, the unique notches of each burr interlocking in a way that's hidden when the puzzle is fully assembled.

What makes this set of 25 burrs extra challenging is that, theoretically, you can pick any six burrs at random and usually find a way to interlock them together.

Rob Stegmann has published an incredibly deep dive on burr puzzles, featuring his cataloging system, the history of burr puzzles, pictures of his collection, and some other fantastic information.

Catalog of burr combinations for you to try assembling (Rob Stegmann)

Kumiki Cube Puzzle

This medium-difficulty kumiki-style puzzle involves sliding pieces, aligning notches, and having a firm understanding of the whole interlocking structure to figure out how the pieces all fit together. I designed the pieces to fit tightly and snugly for an enjoyable experience assembling the cube. Sliding the final piece into place even has a satisfying “click!” and the pieces will stay together without any glue or rubber bands.

Assembly how-to video by Let’s Do This (YouTube)

Lock Cube Puzzle

This bar puzzle is sure to delight and confound even experienced puzzlers. All but one piece has a pair of rods to limit movement, “locking” the bars in place. Assembling it requires not just logic but dexterity as well, to hold all the pieces in place as you construct the cube. Slide the final bar into place and enjoy the finished puzzle.

Symmetric Sticks 30-Piece Extreme Puzzle

This exceptionally challenging stick assembly puzzle has 30 identical sticks, arranged along the edges of a dodecahedron. It’s easy enough to get started, but the last few pieces will delight and confound even experienced puzzlers.

Admittedly, I’ve never fully solved this one myself or found any solutions online. I can give you a hint, though: start by assembling the pieces in triangles.

Triple Twins Puzzle

This delightfully challenging puzzle will twist your mind around as you try to fit all the pieces inside the frame. The solution is simple and elegant, with a rewarding “aha!” moment.

Solution how-to video by Mr.Puzzle (YouTube)