Name: Pennytentiary
Brand: Cubicdissection
SKU: CD-2203-PENN-X
Price: 199.00 USD
Availability: InStock

DESIGNER:	Eric Fuller
RELEASE DATE:	8.29.2022
EDITION:	97 Copies Released
SIZE:	3" x 1"

Pennytentiary was our first coin release puzzle and the culmination of months of design and prototyping. To solve this sequential discovery puzzle, you must release the penny trapped inside.

Pennytentiary's complexity and depth rival that of our trickiest puzzle boxes. The solution is very challenging, with multiple "aha" moments to be found. Success relies upon the discovery and use of various tools to execute more than dozen confounding moves. No force, tapping, banging, or dexterity is required. Pennytentiary ships in an unsolved configuration.

Reviews and Blog Posts:

Boxes and Booze posted a fine blog review of this puzzle.
FiveSinatras posted a great blog review of this puzzle.
Allard wrote a fine review on his Puzzling Times Blog Post.
Josh Darrah has an excellent write up of the puzzle found here.
Mr. Puzzle's video review ** Spoiler Warning - this link contains the puzzle's solution** here

This puzzle contains small parts and should be kept away from children. We recommend exploring Pennytentiary on a flat surface.

Precision wood puzzles can be damaged by environmental changes. Please read the Caring for Wood Puzzles guide to ensure proper fit and operation. We recommend occasional polishing with Renaissance Wax to keep wood puzzles in top condition.

Pennytentiary Torture

I have had this little bugger in my work bag for weeks and managed only a couple of teensy moves. Finally after spending some brain time. I made a breakthrough, something I probably should have thought of weeks ago. Still not done but a lot more progress. This is great puzzle. Lots of Fun and certainly not easy. Just the way I like ‘em. C

Perfectly Pleasing Penny Puzzle

I love Pennytentiary, there's a plethora of puzzling packed into this petite package, with it's prisoner penny and perplexing pathways. Push and pull and pry, and try not to cry as the coin's captivity confounds you! - A beautiful box of layered wood, which fits nicely in the hand. The mechanical movements are magnificent in this miniature but marvellous money-maze.

Great Puzzling!

If there are copies available, pick one up! You will not be disappointed: with a lengthy and devious solve, you will be tricked, deceived, challenged and entertained while you work your way through this multi-stage sequential discovery coin release puzzle!

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