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The Ziggurat Square Brain Teaser | Extremely Difficult Wood Puzzle for Adults

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Sale price$23.21 Regular price $30.95

Difficulty: Impossible

Our Impossible Puzzle Series, our hardest tier.

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Description

An extremely difficult puzzle to solve at the highest level, but there are 3 levels so some success is likely.

A Ziggurat was an ancient Mesopotamian temple with sloping sides and a flattened top, Your goal is to link 9 of these towers together to form a 3x3 square in the courtyard (base) provided. You will need the wisdom of the God's to achieve this!
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There are 3 challenge levels to this puzzle.

1)Challenge 1. (easy) Connect every tower with at least 1 link section to each adjacent tower. There are about 5000 possible solutions
2)Challenge 2. (moderate) Connect every tower with at least 2 link sections to each adjacent tower. There are approx 2000 possible solutions
3)Challenge 3. (painfully difficult) Connect every tower with 3 link sections to each adjacent tower. There are 2 possible solutions

Mike Czerwinski designed this extremely difficult and unique puzzle for us.

Materials: wood

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Product Specifications

Dimensions
5.5 × 5.5 × 1.0
Materials
Wood
Difficulty Level
Impossible
Age Range
Seniors (65+ years), Kids (6-8 years), Tweens (9-12 years), Teens (13-18 years), Adults (18+ years)
Piece Count
9
What's Included
Puzzle board (1), Puzzle pieces (9), Wood cover (1), Instructions and solution sheet (1)
Cognitive Benefits
Brain Training
Gift Occasions
Christmas, Birthday, Holidays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day
Personalization Available
Yes
Puzzle Type
Assembly, Logic
Category
Brain Teaser Puzzle
Availability
In Stock

Personalize It!

Did you know we can add a custom laser engraving to every puzzle and game? Well, we can. Add a personal touch to your gift with a name or message.

Personalized laser engraving

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This wooden brain teaser is extremely difficult and highly engaging. Customers said the design is "absolutely gorgeous" with "beautiful wood" craftsmanship. While challenging to solve, shoppers appreciate the quality construction and fast shipping. Some noted it's "a little smaller than expected" but well-made. Perfect gift for puzzle enthusiasts.

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Michael B Armstrong
Very difficult will take me a while to figure it all out

Very difficult will take me a while to figure it all out. I love the design and quantity of the puzzle.

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Anonymous
Puzzling

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Mary

I’ve bought several puzzles from this shop; my orders always arrive on schedule, sufficiently packaged and protected. The puzzles themselves are absolutely gorgeous. My family is super into puzzles and this shop allows me to continue ‘wow-ing’ everyone with my ‘superior puzzle finding abilities’! I highly recommend ordering from this shop - they never disappoint!

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Laura

My son-in-law is going to love this puzzle! He likes beautiful wood things and he has a clever mind that enjoys solving difficult puzzles. It is a neat gift. Highly recommended.

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Mikki Prescott

The Ziggurat Square Brain Teaser | Extremely Difficult Wood Puzzle for Adults

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Beverly Rysavy

Solid little puzzle. Fast shipping.

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Etsy customer

Can't wait to see my son's reaction to this when he opens it. Thanks for all your assistance.

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Kathy

Beautiful wood. It's a little smaller than I expected but it is made very well.

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Kat Kobel

Thank you so much! Shipping was very quick!

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Etsy customer

Thank-you!