Easter Spiral Slide Puzzle

This puzzle twists the classic sliding-tile formula. The Easter-themed cylinder features a 180° internal spiral, creating a challenge that looks like a decorative spring ornament but functions as a sophisticated brain teaser.

Unique Mechanical Logic

Unlike a flat sliding puzzle where the "hole" moves freely, the spiral geometry creates a new, distinct set of rules for navigation:

• Column Movement: Sliding a vertical "pie-slice" moves the entire column, but only by the width of one tile in either direction.

• Individual Tile Movement: In the opposing direction, tiles can be moved individually as far as the tracks allow.

• Spiral Geometry: The internal tracks spiral around 180°, while the exterior diamond-shaped tiles spiral in the opposite direction, creating a uniquely challenging "vector" for every move.

Easter Edition Design

The exterior is embossed with festive spring icons, including Bunnies, Chicks, Tulips, and Flowers. Solving the puzzle requires aligning these icons across the spiraling diamond grid.

Printing & Post-Processing

• Print-in-Place: This model is engineered to print as a single, fully-assembled unit. No glue or assembly required. Tight tolerances: if your printer is very good, you might be able to scale it down by no more than 20%.

• Bed Adhesion: The puzzle is relatively tall so good bed adhesion is a requirement.

• No Supports: Optimized geometry allows for a clean print without supports to remove.

• Post-Print Setup: Once the print is finished, use a thin blade to gently separate the small stabilizing sacrificial connections. This will "release" the mechanism for sliding.

• Layer Height: 0.2mm is recommended for the internal tolerances.