Monthly Archives: December 2006

Sloyd^3

December 18, 2006
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I came across the Sloyd^3 puzzle (presumably named for Sam Loyd) from Prust Interactive on Passion for Puzzles. The game reminds me of chinese checkers played on a 3D Logic cube. It’s the kind of puzzle that anyone who is willing to spend a few minutes will solve. The trick is to solve it in the 45 moves that is claimed to be the minimum. The puzzle is a nice simple diversion.

Games Magazine Puzzle of the Year

December 14, 2006
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Gordian's KnotGordian’s Knot has been named Best Puzzle of the Year by Games magazine.  The puzzle consists of 6 interlocking pieces that must be taken apart.  The final solution is said to require 69-moves.  The press release from ThinkFun also notes that the puzzle recently appeared on the TV show Numb3rs.