Hanayama Cast Chain

The Hanayama Cast Chain is an Oskar masterpiece creation consisting of three metal pieces that can be separated and then joined again in their original form. The Hanayama Cast Chain key word is “Chain”.

The Hanayama Cast Chain is unique in that it can be solved three different ways, depending on which of the three pieces is chosen as the middle piece. Solving this puzzle requires an especially subtle kind of working of the pieces, the kind that often leaves the victim struggling in frustration. Keeping in mind its chainlike behaviour and following your instincts is the best way to attack the Hanayama Cast Chain.

At a 6/6 difficulty, the Hanayama Cast Chain is the most challenging of puzzles! Can you take it apart? Can you assemble it again? No solution included!