81 piece wooden puzzle, "Dragon" by Hokusai; Artifact Puzzles, USA.
I started with a small "warm-up" puzzle that features an image I've always liked, after seeing Piecefull build this many years ago. It wasn't very difficult obviously, but more difficult than a typical 80 piece puzzle. The cut is a pretty traditional grid but has several false edge and corner pieces, and all of the knobs fit in all holes, so you have to pay close attention. What I liked most about the puzzle is the way the circular, swooping lines of the dragon interacted with the very square nature of the pieces.
Completed in 22 mins. with no box reference. 81 total pieces: 16.2 secs./piece; 220.9 pcs./hr. Difficulty rating: 1.6/10.
81 piece wooden puzzle, "Dragon" by Hokusai; Artifact Puzzles, USA.
I started with a small "warm-up" puzzle that features an image I've always liked, after seeing Piecefull build this many years ago. It wasn't very difficult obviously, but more difficult than a typical 80 piece puzzle. The cut is a pretty traditional grid but has several false edge and corner pieces, and all of the knobs fit in all holes, so you have to pay close attention. What I liked most about the puzzle is the way the circular, swooping lines of the dragon interacted with the very square nature of the pieces.
Completed in 22 mins. with no box reference. 81 total pieces: 16.2 secs./piece; 220.9 pcs./hr. Difficulty rating: 1.6/10.