QiYi T-Puzzle Gift Box Version

QiYi T-Puzzle Gift Box Version

QiYi T-Puzzle is a puzzle you assemble rather than twist. There are no layers, no algorithms and no mechanism. You get 4 flat geometric pieces, and your task is to arrange them into the letter "T". It sounds simple, but most people spend a long time sliding the pieces around on their first try without getting anywhere. The QiYi pieces have magnets, and the Gift Box version comes in packaging that works well as a present.

How the T puzzle works

With only four pieces, it's hard to believe the task could cause any trouble. The catch is that the pieces have to be placed in a way that looks wrong at first glance. Your intuition usually suggests the most obvious arrangement, and that almost never leads to the solution. That's why the T-Puzzle has been considered a classic among logic puzzles for years. Once you know the solution, you can use the same four pieces to build other shapes as well.

The pieces are magnetic, so they attract each other and the finished shape doesn't fall apart the moment you touch it. It also makes it easier to show someone the solution or leave the assembled puzzle on your desk.

Who is it for?

For people who enjoy logic puzzles but don't necessarily want to learn algorithms. The T-Puzzle makes a nice small gift for a child, an adult or a cuber who already has a few cubes and is looking for something different. Solving it can take a few minutes or a few days, depending on how much patience you have. Once someone learns the solution, it's easy to remember, so the puzzle works best as a brain teaser to hand to others rather than something you keep coming back to. It has nothing to do with speedcubing, but many cubers still like to keep puzzles like this in their collection.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: QiYi
• Type: assembly puzzle (T puzzle), 4 pieces
• Pieces: magnetic
• Version: Gift Box (gift packaging)
• Colour scheme: Stickerless Bright
• Dimensions: approx. 63 x 61.6 x 61 mm