Creative Crafthouse

Lord of the Rings II | Tricky String Disentanglement Puzzle

Lord of the Rings II | Tricky String Disentanglement Puzzle - Main image
$11.21 $17.25 In stock

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Q: What is this ring and string puzzle?
A: A wooden disentanglement puzzle with a post, slot, cord, and ring. Free the ring without cutting or untying.

Q: Where did it originate?
A: String disentanglement puzzles are documented across Asia and Europe for centuries; see this overview of disentanglement puzzles.

Q: Why is this ring and string puzzle challenging?
A: The cord passes through the slot twice, forcing precise moves and careful sequencing. This is a great puzzle if you are looking for a challenge

Q: Dimensions and materials?
A: 6.5"in tall; base is 2.75 in square. Made by Creative Crafthouse from hardwoods with smooth cord.

Q: Who is it for and why buy?
A: A focused brain workout and a gift people keep. Recommended age is 13 and up. Add engraving. See more String Puzzles or visit the Puzzle and Game Gift Center.

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Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Amelia ★★★★★

The wooden post and cord feel sturdy in the hand, and once I figured out the slot trick, the ring popped free with a satisfying click. A fun little brain teaser that's tougher than it looks.

Adam I. ★★★★★

Took me a solid twenty minutes of fiddling before the ring finally slid free, and the wooden post and slot design makes it feel way more satisfying than a cheap plastic puzzle. I've already handed it to three friends just to watch them struggle with the same cord trick.

Richard S. ★★★★☆

It took me a few tries to figure out the trick, but the mechanism is clever and the ring slides smoothly along the cord. The wood has a nice weight to it, though I wish the slot were a tiny bit wider for easier manipulation.