Precision Puzzlemaking Primer -- Volume 1

Step 16 Cube in Cage 333

Not only are there 24 possible ways to orient a cube inside of the cage (only one of which will work) but many shifting moves of the three cage components are required to actually get the pieces of the cube inside, which of course must be inserted in a specific order. Of the three cubes shown here, the top row is relatively easy to get in place, working down to the bottom row which is relatively difficult. (Note: the three cage components must be glued together in place as there is no way to separate them once assembled)

Mineyuki Uyematsu, the designer of this puzzle, is based out of Japan. He's got other designs which you can make using the skills that you've already acquired -- try googling these other designs of his:

• Cube in Cage 222
• The Cube of Cubes
• Tornados in 4x4x4