Cast Devil

4 

I was unfortunate to slip into this solution in about a minute. Hopefully I can put it away for awhile and forget how to do it next time. The solution is quite nice though.

5 

The simple design of this made me think it would be an easy solve. It’s not. Unlike similar wire puzzles, it doesn’t merely twist apart, but requires a certain set-up position to make it come apart. I liked it, as have others that come over to play with my puzzles. I’ve given two as gifts.

4 

Another Hanayama remake of a classic puzzle, and beautifully made, so I gave it an extra star. Most people will find it pretty easy (my wife solved it in a few minutes); some will find the rating about right (it took me a few hours). As you would expect with a simple-looking puzzle, it all hinges on a single move requiring out-of-the-box thinking. I'm not good at that, but those who are will find it rather easy.

4 

I agree with the other ratings. It's well made, fun to play with, but not difficult to be rated an 8. It took me under 10 minutes to solve this.

4 

You can solve it in short time. Pretty fun. My friends at work love it.

2 

Very easy. Fun puzzle. Nice look.

2 

Way to easy. Very well made as all Hanayama puzzles but too easy to be rated as a level 8 puzzle. The solution is very obvious just by looking at the picture. Good to frustrate inexperienced friends.

5 

Another of those puzzles that look very simple and can be solved through a few simple movements, but actually finding those are much more difficult. Since it has a quite simple shape, most people trying it will either find the solution quickly or keep trying for a loooong time. Despite being made of a simple "wire" unlike the mostly beautifully ornamented Hanayamas, it is very durable and massive.

5 

I actually really liked this puzzle. While I found it to be pretty easy and was a bit disappointed, it is a good one to give to my friends to get them interested in trying the more difficult ones. Some people find it much more difficult than others. I have a friend who was able to do some of the Level 6's and he spent a good amount of time on this one, so don't sell it short.

3 

This is a moderately difficult puzzle. I have a tested I.Q. of 119, which probably means nothing. I failed to solve this puzzle in 2 seperate 15-minute sessions. I solved it 5 minutes into my third attemp (I never bother more than 15 minutes witn any one puzzle.) Once I solved it, I was able to solve it again in only 1 or 2 minutes. An experienced auto mechanic with an I.Q. of 95 or 100 will probably solve this puzzle in under 10 minutes on the first try. Very engaging and entertaining, a good puzzle.

3 

Another solid puzzle from Hanayama. Easy for me, but nicely made and fun to solve!

3 

This puzzle is a lot of fun and not too difficult. I have given several as gifts.

3 

Easy for me (about five minutes), but very frustrating for members of my family. They just can't see the simple solution. Still, if I leave the puzzle alone for a few weeks, I still need a minute or two to remember how to solve it. So three stars instead of two.

3 

Quite easy.