YLEM - Level 19.2.2.3.... - Benjamin Heidt - Pelikan Puzzles

YLEM

Produced by: Pelikan Puzzles

Designer: Benjamin Heidt

A Unique and Challenging Burr Puzzle

Introducing YLEM, a brilliant creation by Benjamin Heidt and expertly crafted by Pelikan Puzzles. This stunning puzzle measures approximately 3.15" x 3.15" x 3.15" and is made from exquisite Acacia and Purpleheart woods. YLEM is not just any burr puzzle; it's a masterpiece that will challenge and delight puzzle enthusiasts.

Goal: Disassemble and reassemble the burr puzzle.

Level: Advanced (19.2.2.3.2.3.2.2.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.2 - total 46 moves)

Kevin Sadler's Review:

"This is the second time Benjamin has appeared here, and the second Pelikan release to feature his designs. There is something very clever about his designs, which are wonderful to look at on display and also brilliant to explore and solve. This stunning creation in Acacia and Purpleheart initially seemed to me like 'just' an 18-piece burr, but with the odd configuration of pieces leaving a hole in each of the 6 faces, it became apparent that it is a 19-piece burr (something I had never seen before) and it requires a fair bit of exploration to work through. After removing a few pieces, it can become very unstable and collapse on you. I can assure you that this amazing burr has a fantastic and almost logical unlocking mechanism that is available at first glance with a few moves, and those simple ones seem to lead nowhere. After some exploration and a nice Aha! moment, a new move becomes available, which is very useful for revealing the start of the locking sequence. The disassembly is beautiful and very achievable at level 19.2.2.3.2.3.2.2.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.2, giving a total of 46 moves to completely disassemble. This monster was beautifully stable until the last few pieces. I highly doubt that many people will be able to assemble it from scratch, but a few of you will manage. Some may be able to remember what you did and be able to backtrack. On the other hand, I can barely remember my own name, and therefore I had to resort to reassembly in Burrtools. Entering the pieces into this amazing program and then adding the color constraints for the assembly was also great fun and an enjoyable part of the challenge – it was disturbing to see the initial estimated time to find a solution was 800 Millennia! Assembly initially required quite a bit of dexterity, but it was a fun part of the challenge. If you love complex burrs but fear the excessively high levels, then this is perfect."

Features:

• Dimensions: Approximately 3.15" x 3.15" x 3.15"
• Materials: Acacia, Purpleheart
• Design: A unique 19-piece burr puzzle with a challenging and logical disassembly sequence

Experience the beauty and complexity of YLEM, a puzzle that will test your skills and provide hours of enjoyment. Order now and see if you have what it takes to conquer this magnificent challenge!