I'm presenting here a pocket-sized puzzle in the first of several versions, depending on your skills, materials, tools and target audience.
In every version, though, you drop a small coin in one slot, and need to get it out of the other slot.
This first version is quick and easy to make (it took me less than thirty minutes from idea to finished item), and small enough to keep in a pocket. It is also perfect for making with children, as a diverting way of filling an afternoon.
In every version, though, you drop a small coin in one slot, and need to get it out of the other slot.
This first version is quick and easy to make (it took me less than thirty minutes from idea to finished item), and small enough to keep in a pocket. It is also perfect for making with children, as a diverting way of filling an afternoon.
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To make the "easy" version, you need thick card, something to cut it, and something to glue it. If you are using a craft knife to cut the card, a metal ruler is also very handy.
The card needs to be as thick as the coin you design it for.
Almost any glue will do the job - PVA, glue-stick, etc.
Note: when it comes to cutting out the parts of the maze, a laser cutter would be very handy. It would also make it a lot easier to make larger, more challenging versions.
The card needs to be as thick as the coin you design it for.
Almost any glue will do the job - PVA, glue-stick, etc.
Note: when it comes to cutting out the parts of the maze, a laser cutter would be very handy. It would also make it a lot easier to make larger, more challenging versions.
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Going to go and attempt a multi-level one just now!
Ross
Once you get to three layers it gets difficult even when you know the route.
I'm deffinitly gonna try this
Couple of questions:
Just how big is it? I suppose it depends how big your pockets are, but if the 5p is 18mm square, I guess the whole thing's about 70mm square overall...?
Which leads into the 2nd question - what's the lateral clearance?
*Not that I'm hinting about votes...
A laser cutter would be a nice idea...
So might a 3D printer (except, I you'd lose the cardboard)...
Yes, layers will be involved in future versions, as will more durable materials.
My granddaughters will be aMAZEd!
-BLUEBLOBS2