I was thinking of adding to my pathetic puzzle collection by getting this puzzle box...Is it a good buy?? And does it even have a compartment on the inside??
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What other puzzles do you recommend?
Re: What other puzzles do you recommend?
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Re: What other puzzles do you recommend?
I'd say that any Karakuri puzzles will be good buys. And as the small box series is the most affordable it's a good place to start I reckon. Just don't be put off by how small they are (very small) because they make up for it in build quality.
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Thanks, actually now after reading a few reviews on puzzle blogs I think I will get the #2 box instead of the #1 (apparently it's a harder to solve). I also found this guy from one of those puzzle blogs who sells puzzle plans (there are also a lot of free ones, too), for everyone out there who wants to try themhttp://homepage.ntlworld.com/bruce.viney/index.html
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Re: What other puzzles do you recommend?
The one thing I will say is that a lot of the non-direct box sellers will give you the solution to open the box when you buy it. Don't use the instructions... even though you may be tempted, the satisfaction from opening a karakuri box without help is worth it. Besides, why bother buying a puzzle if you're going to just use the solution to open it ... may as well just buy a box 

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^exactly how I look at it. I'm really looking forward to being able to buy one, but don't think I will until I have gotten silver and gold (wouldn't able to forgive myself if gold sold out before I could get it)
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I admit that Revomaze is the only real puzzle I enjoy. I've played with virtual puzzles before, but have little patience for rubiks cubes or those darned blacksmith puzzles.
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Well I've now added a cast Equa and Case Nut (Nut Case) to my collection 

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Re: What other puzzles do you recommend?
Both great puzzles!AFKAN wrote:Well I've now added a cast Equa and Case Nut (Nut Case) to my collection
Have you sloved them yet? If not, here's some advice I will give; Pay close attention when taking the Equa apart. I've taken it apart and I'm still struggling to get it back together again.

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Re: What other puzzles do you recommend?
I have to say that the Case Nut was pretty easy despite it's supposed level 6 hardness.Paradox wrote:Both great puzzles!AFKAN wrote:Well I've now added a cast Equa and Case Nut (Nut Case) to my collection
Have you sloved them yet? If not, here's some advice I will give; Pay close attention when taking the Equa apart. I've taken it apart and I'm still struggling to get it back together again.
Thanks for the tips on the Equa, I've had a damn good play and thus far I'm missing the concept for getting the first piece out. Will make a note of how I take it apart now more carefully

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Re: What other puzzles do you recommend?
I have many of the Cast series puzzles and by far the Cast NEWS and cast Spiral are the best. Very clever and the spiral is just a beauty to play with!
You have to be careful with the Equa - it's tough to get into the right position to open it and not easy to put back! (you have to make sure you're putting it back on the right side).
You have to be careful with the Equa - it's tough to get into the right position to open it and not easy to put back! (you have to make sure you're putting it back on the right side).
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