HASHTAG (AKA SHIFT) Cast Metal Puzzle from Hanayama Puzzles of Japan is both a delightful and tricky brain teaser puzzle. It consists of a "3D Hashtag-Shaped" cast metal body body with four interlocking pieces. The object is to separate the four pieces. The second puzzle is to re-assemble the four flat pieces back together. Measures approximately 1.4 inches in three dimensions when assembled. This is a really fascinating disentanglement brainteaser.
HASHTAG Hanayama Puzzle is a NEW 2017 Release. Also known as "SHIFT" Hanayama
Recommended for ages 12 to 105 years. A few bright children between 8 to 11 years may also enjoy, provided they understand that NO force is used to solve. Forcing pieces may damage the puzzle !!
Bonus Red Velveteen Drawstring storage pouch. Measures approximately 3 x 4 inches laying flat.
Rated by the manufacturer as a level 4 difficulty (on a scale of 1 to 6 where 6 is the most challenging.) Difficulty level shown on the packaging. Your own experience could vary substantially. HASHTAG is part of a series of 60 plus very interesting and mentally provocative metal brain teasers from the Hanayama Puzzle Company. Some serious puzzlers refer to these as "disentanglement-style puzzles" as they involve taking something apart and then re-assembling. Re-assembly can also be a puzzle and may be equally as tricky.
Reminder. NO FORCE is ever required to solve the puzzle. Just a series of clever moves.
