One Match Left

Designer: Jorgos Anastasou

This puzzle measures: 70 mm x 50 mm x 30 mm

Material: Wenge, Maple, Jatoba, Cherry

Jorgos Anastasou wrote about it:

“Sometimes the simple things can be the most enjoyable! The “One Match Left” is a moderately difficult level 6.7.2 disassembly challenge with a unique solution reassembly. It’s fun to determine the position of the small match piece trapped inside the seven unit burr pieces and frame. Τhanks to Pelican for making my design a reality with their high quality construction and materials! Have fun!” 

 

Kevin Sadler wrote about it:
“A new designer I’ve not heard of before, Jorgos Anastasou seems to have been designing for a few years but this is the first of his that has been mass produced. This beautiful cute little puzzle is made to look like a matchbox (very reminiscent of the matchbox playground from last year). It’s made of Jatoba, Wenge, Maple & Cherry. Only two of the woods are visible from the outside of the box. There appear to be two but pieces inside the box which can slide and reveal a lovely little single match left in the box (hence the name). 
 
After six moves the match can come out but the tray formed by the two but pieces still won’t slide out. A further 7 moves leads to one more part removal and a further 2 to complete disassembly. It’s not terribly difficult but it’s lovely and really quite cute. I suggest that you leave the pieces for a couple of days before attempting the reassembly. It will keep you nicely for a little while. Not hard but just right for a little light puzzling. It is a simple thing compared to may others that have been made but it is a delight and very beautiful.”