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A combination puzzle, also known as a sequential move puzzle, is a puzzle which consists of a set of pieces which can be manipulated into different combinations by a group of operations. Many such puzzles are mechanical puzzles of polyhedral shape, consisting of multiple layers of pieces along each axis which can rotate independently of each ...
The Rubik's Cube is a 3D combination puzzle invented in 1974 [ 2][ 3] by Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Ernő Rubik. Originally called the Magic Cube, [ 4] the puzzle was licensed by Rubik to be sold by Pentangle Puzzles in the UK in 1978, [ 5] and then by Ideal Toy Corp in 1980 [ 6] via businessman Tibor Laczi and Seven Towns ...
The four turning planes of the Skewb bisect it as shown in this figure. The Skewb ( / ˈskjuːb /) is a combination puzzle and a mechanical puzzle similar to the Rubik's Cube. It was invented by Tony Durham and marketed by Uwe Mèffert. [ 1] Although it is cubical, it differs from the typical cubes ' construction; its axes of rotation pass ...
Rubik's Magic: Master Edition. Rubik's Slide. Rubik's Snake. Rubik's Triamid. Rush Hour (puzzle)
e. A sliding puzzle, sliding block puzzle, or sliding tile puzzle is a combination puzzle that challenges a player to slide (frequently flat) pieces along certain routes (usually on a board) to establish a certain end-configuration. The pieces to be moved may consist of simple shapes, or they may be imprinted with colours, patterns, sections of ...
V-Cube 7. V-Cube 7 (left), Shengshou 7×7 (right) The V-Cube 7 is a combination puzzle in the form of a 7×7×7 cube. The first mass-produced 7×7×7 was invented by Panagiotis Verdes and is produced by the Greek company Verdes Innovations SA. Other such puzzles have since been introduced by a number of Chinese companies, [ 1] some of which ...
The Puck puzzle ( Hungarian: Kép Korong ), also known as Picture Disc, is a combination puzzle invented in 1980 by Hungarian physicist András Végh. [1] The disc shaped puzzle consists of 2 central pieces: the inner disc, and segments forming a ring around the inner disc. The number of segments is an even number, most commonly six, eight, or ...
Block-shaped puzzle pieces advance onto the board from one or more edges (i.e. top, bottom, or sides). The player tries to prevent the blocks from reaching the opposite edge of the playing area. Ball Fighter; Collapse; Critter Crunch; Frozen Bubble; Luxor series; Magical Drop; Magnetica; Money Puzzle Exchanger; Puzzle League series; Poker Smash