Rainer Popp - Popplocks

[Paradox]

You not kidding right? Its that easy? For such an expensive puzzle?

I think it proves that expense does not necessarily equal difficulty. I'm guessing that the quality is still excellent though.

[jerryloo71]

You not kidding right? Its that easy? For such an expensive puzzle?

I think it proves that expense does not necessarily equal difficulty. I'm guessing that the quality is still excellent though.

Yes, Oli, you are right about cost not being equal to difficulty...but based on my own experience of the T2 to T6, each posed a more than a fair challenge, especially the T4, so I am really surprised that the T7 appears to be so easy....don't get me wrong, not for one moment am I underestimating the solving prowess of Nigel

[RevoD]

Ridiculously easy! Opened it in less than 1 minute!!!

It looks as though it can be made much harder but I wish it could have come in its hardest form in the first place!!! To say I'm disappointed would be the biggest understatement of the year!!!

I agree that it's very disappointing. Less than a minute? Is this some sort of sick joke? With all the hype and anticipation preceding its release, and not to mention its high price! So for ~$360 you get a lock that you can open in less time than a Lunatic Lock? If this were a car, it would be recalled.

[maztec]

Ouch. That is disappointing. Rather glad I did not get one. It looks so promising too.

[Barcared]

After studying the T7 at some length now I can confirm that even if you create the hardest maze inside, you are still looking at a max 2 minute solve! It's beautifully made as you would expect from Rainer but being a Revoer doesn't mean we have an advantage over other puzzle or non puzzle enthusiasts. The lock can be solved in 3 moves from the start in the state in which it arrives!

I would love to keep it in my collection with the other Popplocks but it is truly just a 300€ paperweight!!!

[03SVTCobra]

That's a little disappointing

[TheJuggler]

Wow.

It's a sad reflection if you think it's a 3 move maze. So not much of a maze at all then.

You did mention Nigel that you think it could be made harder. Want to spill the beans if you can without giving too much away (or email me). I'm still looking forward to mine arriving, but possibly less so given the comments.

[allardwza]

The maze is configurable.

[Dohko]

I'm waiting mine, but here is a quote from Rainer :
"I am sure that a creative person will have a long time fun with it"
And from Wil :
"You can solve the lock and still you can play again and again for some special reason".

Maybe the maze can be changed ?

[allardwza]

Perhaps I wasn't clear enough...

The maze is configurable.