The Perplexing X in a Box

by Monkey Pod Games

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 3.2 x 7.7 inches ; 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0013KVPPU
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,808 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #8 in Toys & Games > Puzzles > Brain Teasers > Assembly & Disentanglement Puzzles
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Product Description

This puzzle proves that brain outdoes brawn. With the proper method, this tricky and clever puzzle can be solved in just one second - exerting more the force of your mind than your muscle to release the square trapped between the X. But don't be tempted into thinking it is easy - you'll need to flex all your puzzle solving neurons for this one - be warned: simple solutions sometimes involve very complex thinking! Dimensions: 7 2/3" x 7 2/3" x 3 1/7"

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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My husband and I love these puzzles!, February 6, 2009

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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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I purchased three of these puzzles for my husband for Christmas, and although he has figured them all out, he still has fun fiddling with these things while watching tv. The perplexing X in a box is my favorite because it is a great coffee table item that will keep guests entertained due to its simplicity. The funniest thing was my husband figured out the other two more difficult puzzles within minutes (he's a computer engineer and his brain is good at figuring stuff out), but this particular puzzle totally confused him because although it only takes a couple of steps, there is one particular key factor that you must "figure out" for everything else to move. Of course my English doctoral theoretical self figured this one out immediately because I always look for the "trick" of the imaginary! hahaha...I'll leave it at that 'cause I don't want to give anything away! One last thing: the customer service for Monkey Pod Games is really great, so feel confident in buying their products! I have a feeling this will become a yearly buying tradition for my husband! : )

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun for adults or kids! Good mental work-out, July 23, 2008

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javajunki "javajunki" - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: The Perplexing X in a Box (Toy)

I purchased several of these for my spouse (but kids love them too) and this was one of the easiest ones making it suitable for young and old alike. Don't get me wrong - it still takes a few minutes to figure out but the simplicity of exactly what makes it fun and yet still challenging. A great intro for brain teasers and puzzles. Solid, large sized and a great conversation starter!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, October 20, 2009

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S. Berg "sb" (Florida) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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I was plesently suprised by the quality, size, and entertainment value of this toy for the relatively low price. It is not the hardest puzzle to solve but it has a solution that I think is unique. It also looks nice sitting next to other nick nacks. It is also well made with real wood and feels solid and well built.

My kids had a lot of fun with this puzzle (ages 6, 9, 12). My youngest needs a little help to solve it and likes to play with it. Since he did not break it within a month I have to give it 5 stars for durability. I also gave it 5 stars for the education because there are some phyics involved. I wavered between 4 and 5 stars for the fun and overall rating of the toy and decide to go with five stars because you can continue to challenge yourself by improving your solution time and there is more than one way you can solve it and the second solution is harder to execute.