THE GORDIAN KNOT
The Gordian knot puzzle box was designed by Robert Yarger. This is a resin remake of Roberts's original design. A very enjoyable puzzle to solve, challenging, and tactile with a great original trick to finally solve the box sure to put a smile on any puzzler's face. Producing this in resin meant a few minor changes needed to happen. It was very important for me to keep it true to the original design and I’m happy that the solve is as it was with the wooden version. However, I did manage to add another dimension to the solution, increasing both the difficulty and the number of steps by around 16 in a way that complements the original design and gives a little surprise to people who have maybe already solved it before.
The Puzzle is Vacuum cast polyurethane resin with cast Tin alloy accent pieces with detailed Greek patterns to reflect the myth its name is based on. Keeping to the original size of 7.6cm cubed. it weighs 0.5 KG.
The Final price will be £520. Preorders will go live on Sunday 29-09-24 at 8 PM BST. There will be 100 puzzles available. At preorder, a £70 deposit will secure your Puzzle, and the remaining £450 plus shipping (shown below) will be taken as and when your puzzle is complete and ready to ship. The current estimate is to have all puzzles completed by the end of December/January.
Puzzles are limited to the purchasing of one per person. any repeat orders found will be canceled.
Shipping costs:
UK £10
Europe £18
Rest of World £30
Stickmans original puzzle design can be found at his website here. a word of warning however reading the description and looking at the pics does include spoilers.
"Past descriptions of your additions to the Gordian can't begin to relate to how cool they actually are in mechanical operation. Not only do they add on around 16 or so uniquely clever steps, but elements of automation as well. Unsuspecting recipients have no concept of treats they are in for, even if they own an original." Robert Yarger