Posts

Swiss Cheese and Grape - New batch to be launched in production (soon...)

Image
All current copies of Swiss Cheese and Grape have been sold out (x25, it's a good start!). Thanks a lot for the encouraging comments and feedback ! It seems I was right and it is quite challenging ! So, don't be fooled by the cheesy look ! It's now time to produce a new batch. Still a few production issues to sort out due to current context, but I hope that it is now a matter of days. The 3D printers should be running soon,  crossing my fingers. I am still in the process of estimating the right number of copies. So, if you want to be added to the pre-order list, just drop me an email (bruno.puzzlemaker@gmail.com). Happy puzzling ! Update : the new batch of Swiss Cheese and Grape has been released. Almost sold out already... There are 2 copies left! Check out the previous post for price and shipping. Say Cheese !

Swiss Cheese and Grape - First release

Image
I have finally produced a first batch of my new puzzle "Swiss Cheese and Grape" ! I am very happy with the result. The design is quite original, cheesy you could say ! I have been able to improve a few things during prototyping and testing phases. A bonus piece has been added for additional games and fun. The main challenge is actually quite difficult, as proven during multiple test rounds, with a rating of 6 over a scale of 6. Are you up to the challenge ?     :-) 12 copies have been made, and 10 are available for sale.

Drawer Box - Final batch

Image
I have just finished the last batch of Drawer Box - IPP+ Edition ! 6 copies have been produced. They are all already pre-reserved by the way. Sold out ! All good things come to an end. Drawer Box is now discontinued. I will be focusing on new puzzles. I still might produce one copie here and there but no more small series. I could start a modified version as well. Another idea would be to produce it in wood, please get in touch with me if you want  to produce that.

Drawer Box - Blue & Red rendering

Image
I have produced a couple more of Drawer Box, in dark blue and red this time. It looks good ! After this series, I will produce a modified version of the design. Same principle but with a couple of new surprises !

Drawer Box - IPP+ edition

Image
Drawer Box - IPP+ edition Presented to IPP2019, with one additional surprise and a new look !            Limited series - Only 5 copies at this stage for purchasing ! SOLD OUT! I will plan for a next batch in a few weeks.

Swiss Cheese and Grape - Ready for final testing

Image
I have finally completed all small fixes and tests with family and friends. Everything seems to work fine ! Next step is testing with a serious puzzler (more serious than me at least !). I keep my fingers crossed. Testing has been successfully completed, with a good feedback and a good recommendation for improvement. Thank you Michel ! This puzzle is definitely more difficult than what you could expect (level 6/6) !

Swiss Cheese and Grape - More testing

Image
I have completed the 3D printing of the latest prototype of Swiss Cheese and Grape. I am quite happy with the result, it looks good! A few things still to be fixed (the box is too loose...) but it seems to be working ! I have printed a series of 4. I still need to play with it and test to verify, but if I haven’t done any mistake, now there is a unique solution for each configuration (1 main one and 3 additional as bonus). Next step is testing (hoping final testing) with 2 members of the puzzling community. I always start with self testing and the family & friends testing, but nothing like going through real puzzlers!