Airlock - Pit Khiam Goh - Pelikan Puzzles

Airlock

Produced by: Pelikan Puzzles

Designer: Pit Khiam Goh

A Puzzle of Precision and Planning

Introducing Airlock, a brilliantly designed puzzle by Pit Khiam Goh and meticulously crafted by Pelikan Puzzles. This stunning puzzle measures approximately 6.30" x 4.72" x 0.87" and is made from a rich combination of Wenge, Acacia, Mahogany, Purpleheart, Maple, Ash, and Acrylic. Airlock is not just a puzzle; it's a challenge that will test your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Goal: Arrange all the pieces back into the tray without any piece appearing in the entry hole.

Level: Advanced (requires careful planning and strategic thinking)

Kevin Sadler's Review:

"Pit is an incredible designer – I have seen his puzzles do very well in design competitions, and I have a few of his designs in my collection that have appeared on the blog. This one is also amazing, thanks to a series of really nice Aha moments. I was sure I had seen it somewhere before, but I only found a few images on the internet that didn't ring any bells. Made by the Pelikan team from Wenge, Acacia, Purpleheart, Mahogany, Maple, and Ash with an acrylic grid over the top, the pieces will need to be rotated, and the two pieces are really quite challenging in how they move and can be placed. The goal is to place them all back in the tray without any of them appearing in the entry hole, and that is a real challenge. I struggled with it because it looks so enticing and hoped it wouldn't be terribly hard. My success in solving puzzles in the last few weeks hasn't been great, and I wanted something to boost my confidence. Um… while I did solve it, it wasn't a quick and easy solve. The pieces can simply be placed on top of the grid for planning purposes, and it quickly becomes apparent that almost everything you try ends up blocked. Planning how to get the clumsiest pieces out of the way was an interesting challenge and taught me a lot. Random placement won't work here. You'll need to think and plan ahead. These Aha! moments and the solution are wonderful. This is a fabulous puzzle that will delight both experienced solvers and newcomers. I'll take it to work to torture colleagues and medical students during the day."

Features:

• Dimensions: Approximately 6.30" x 4.72" x 0.87"
• Materials: Wenge, Acacia, Mahogany, Purpleheart, Maple, Ash, Acrylic
• Design: A challenging puzzle with a grid and intricate piece movements