Most people believe the greater number of pieces in a puzzle, the more difficult
the puzzle will be. But that isn’t the case with puzzles designed by Andy
Snowie of R & A Media (ToyShow).
Snowie’s three-dimensional, geometric puzzles are made of just 12 pieces
of Canadian Eastern Yellow Birch or Walnut wood. Except for the 1.5-inch,
pocket-sized CalmPlex Cube, most puzzles are approximately
3 inches tall and have a recommended retail price of $35. The puzzles
have been tested and enjoyed by people from preschoolers to college students.
The puzzles are deceptively simple: a Cube, Sphere, Pyramid and
Cylinder. As you try to construct your puzzle, it becomes clear
that it won’t be so easy, even with 12 pieces. Snowie’s puzzles are
addictive, though notoriously difficult. For those who fail to unravel a
puzzle’s mysteries, R & A Media maintains a website with hints and puzzle
solutions.
CalmPlex
R & A Media has recently made the transition from hand-made construction
to factory construction. After six years of being available only through
the company’s website, the puzzles are now available wholesale, with discount
offers for educational institutions.
You can find more information about the puzzles at calmplex.com.
