SDFBB (Preview)
Please understand that the number of this puzzle you can purchase is limited to one. If you put more than one SDFBB puzzles in the shopping cart, you cannot complete the order procedure. Or, if you repeat ordering this item, we will cancel your order except the first one.
This puzzle belongs to the series of disguised puzzles that follows in the lineage of the SDBB, SDBBB, SDBB Master, and SDCB. That said, unlike the earlier puzzles, this one has an obvious goal visible from the outside. The objective is to open the lid on the top panel, and when you succeed, you can take out the square shaped object inside. Also, please find the heart shaped object during the process of solving the puzzle.
The Framed Burr, in which pieces are assembled to intersect within a frame, has been one of Juno's favorite puzzle constructions ever since he invented it in 1991. The SDFBB is based on a level 12 Framed Burr, and as a result of further modifications from there, it now takes around 30 moves before the first piece can be removed, according to the counting method used by Burr Tools. And to solve the puzzle, you must not only remove the four pieces but also access the tools hidden inside four of them.
This puzzle does not have steps like those in the Pluredro House, where you can get stuck for days without realizing something and end up holding your head in frustration. However, if you do not remember the sequence of moves for the pieces, you may become confused about what stage you are at while solving it. Since it also strongly includes elements of burr and interlocking puzzles, those who are not used to these kinds of puzzles will face a different kind of difficulty from solving ordinary box puzzles or sequential discovery puzzles.
When working through the puzzle, be sure not to forget to recover the tools you have used. Many small tools are used, and it is easy to leave a tool attached when moving on to the next step, then forget to return it to its original place when resetting the puzzle. Because of the many magnets built into the puzzle, tools or parts you are trying to remove may be slightly difficult to move. In that case, gently shake or lightly tap the puzzle. Excessive force is not necessary.
Resetting the puzzle after solving it will also be a significant challenge. If you are not used to burr or interlocking puzzles, we recommend recording where each of the four pieces was positioned and in what orientation. If you become completely unable to figure out the relative positions of the four pieces, please contact us, and we will provide the solution for the level 12 Framed Burr on which this puzzle is based in Burr Tools format.
There are moments, both while working through the puzzle and while resetting it, when manipulating the pieces feels as though it demands a great deal of dexterity. At this point, with a bit of ingenuity, there is a way to accomplish the objective with an extremely reproducible and elegant manipulation. If you cannot manipulate the pieces or tools as you intended, please use your creativity and think about whether a different approach might work.
The dark wood used for the puzzle frame is Sapele, and the white wood is American Rock Maple. The main parts of the four pieces and the lid of the top panel are PNG Rosewood. Along with the metal parts such as springs and magnets, Australian Rosewood, Bubinga (Sapwood), Iroko, Jarrah, Koto, Rose Sheoak, Satin Sycamore, and Zebrano are also used for small parts. We hope you will enjoy the different textures of the various wood species while solving the puzzle.
The puzzle is sold assembled. The solution to the puzzle will be provided, upon request, as a link to a video after 1st January.
Do not share the link to the solution video with others or publicly on social media. By watching the solution, it may spoil the enjoyment of solving the puzzle.
Size: 118 mm x 118 mm x 101 mm
Number of pieces: Secret
Material: Sapele, American Rock Maple, PNG Rosewood, etc.
Designer: Junichi Yananose (Juno)
Origin: Made in Australia
Ages: 12+
