Which Way Puzzle - Justin Brown - Team JB Hobbies

Which Way Puzzle - A Sliding Maze Marble Challenge

Navigate treacherous paths with Which Way Puzzle, an ingenious sliding maze designed by Justin Brown and produced by Team JB Hobbies. In this captivating 3D-printed enigma rendered in patriotic red, white, and blue, guide a marble through a concealed labyrinth by maneuvering three interlocking sliding plates back and forth—shifting walls to forge the way, only to reverse the journey and return to the start for ultimate victory.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 4 inches by 4 inches by 0.7 inches.
• Material: High-quality 3D-printed durable plastic in vibrant red, white, and blue for a robust, color-coded build that enhances gameplay visibility.
• Component Count: 3 sliding plates plus a standard 16mm (5/8 inch) marble (not included).
• Difficulty Level: Intermediate, with exponential complexity that rewards methodical tracking.
• Designer: Justin Brown, produced by Team JB Hobbies, renowned for innovative hobby craftsmanship.

Features:

• Dynamic Maze Navigation: Shift the three plates to alter pathways, escorting the marble to the upper right window and back—success demands precise, reversible maneuvers.
• Color-Coded Clarity: Red, white, and blue plates provide intuitive distinction, making each slide a tactile delight in this compact, enclosed design.
• Modular Warm-Up: Shorten the challenge by using fewer plates (e.g., bottom two without cover) to build confidence before the full 3-plate expedition.
• N-Ary Innovation: Exemplifies an N-ary puzzle, encoding states as base-5 numbers (000-444 for 3 plates); explore deeper theory at the N-ary Puzzle Compendium.

Why You'll Enjoy It:

Rooted in the elegant mathematics of N-ary systems—where each plate's position forms a 'nit' in base 5, ballooning possibilities exponentially—Which Way Puzzle by Justin Brown transforms simple slides into a symphony of strategy, meticulously 3D-printed by Team JB Hobbies for seamless precision. Though deceptively approachable with just two viable moves per state (one a mere reversal), avoiding backtracks sharpens your focus for that euphoric return to the origin. Perfect for logic lovers and maze masters, it scales from warm-up skirmishes to full-scale sieges, fostering exponential growth in puzzle savvy. Dive in, track your trail, and emerge victorious—minus the cheat!

Chart your course through Which Way and master the art of reversible routes!