Minima Smiley & Sally - Frederic Boucher - Pelikan Puzzles

Minima Smiley & Sally - A Romantic Sequential Discovery Puzzle

Embark on a heartfelt journey with Minima Smiley & Sally, a captivating sequential discovery and maze puzzle designed by Frederic Boucher and crafted by Pelikan Puzzles. This sequel to Minima Smiley challenges you to retrieve Smiley and his fiancée Sally, reuniting them on a heart atop the box, using gravity, dexterity, and clever tool use in a stunning Maple, Padauk, and Cherry design with hand-painted balls and magnets.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 70 mm by 50 mm by 55 mm (approximately 2.76 inches by 1.97 inches by 2.17 inches).
• Material: Premium Maple, Padauk, Cherry, with hand-painted wooden balls and magnets for a unique, vibrant finish.
• Goal: Retrieve Smiley and Sally and reunite them on the heart atop the box through sequential discovery and maze navigation.
• Difficulty Level: Challenging, ideal for puzzlers seeking a dexterity-driven and thoughtful challenge.
• Designer: Frederic Boucher, produced by Pelikan Puzzles, renowned for precision and quality.

Features:

• Sequential Discovery and Maze Challenge: Navigate a series of movements using gravity, dexterity, and found tools to retrieve Smiley and Sally, reuniting them on the heart.
• Exquisite Craftsmanship: Crafted by Pelikan Puzzles in Maple, Padauk, and Cherry, with meticulously hand-painted balls and integrated magnets.
• Unique Mechanics: Combines sequential discovery with maze elements, requiring careful observation and gentle manipulation to avoid dead ends.
• Display-Worthy: Its vibrant woods and romantic heart design make it a beautiful collector’s piece for any shelf.

Why You'll Enjoy It:

Designed by Frederic Boucher as a sequel to the acclaimed Minima Smiley, Minima Smiley & Sally was inspired by Jakub Dvorak’s suggestion to expand the series, as Boucher notes. This puzzle blends sequential discovery and maze mechanics, challenging solvers to retrieve Smiley and Sally using gravity and dexterity, with no need for excessive force. Kevin Sadler describes it as a “serious challenge,” having retrieved Smiley but struggled to free Sally, highlighting the puzzle’s thoughtful design and dexterity demands. Crafted by Pelikan Puzzles with hand-painted balls and vibrant Maple, Padauk, and Cherry, its unique aesthetic and engaging mechanics make it a standout. Perfect for puzzlers who love thematic, dexterity-driven challenges, Minima Smiley & Sally is a must-have for any collection.

Master the romantic challenge of Minima Smiley & Sally and enrich your puzzle collection!