Gordian Knot 28

Gordian Knot 28 by Alfons Eyckmans

Photo courtesy of Aaron Davila

Name

Gordian Knot 28

Designer

Alfons Eyckmans

Manufacturer

Alfons Eyckmans

Dimensions

14.2 x 14.2 x 14.2cm

Year

2011

Availability

Not Available

Type

Burr

# of Pieces

27

Burr Level

28.3.1.8.8.2.1.2.5.9.4.3.4.2.1.1.1.1.2

Material

Oak

Objective

Disassemble and reassemble the 27 piece burr

"The Gordian Knot is a legend of Phrygian Gordium associated with Alexander the Great. It is often used as a metaphor for an intractable problem solved easily by cheating or "thinking outside the box". ("cutting the Gordian knot")" -Wikipedia

Gordian Knot 28 is a 27 piece burr that requires 93 moves to completely disassemble. Gordian Knot 28 is the successor of the Gordian knot designed by Alfons Eyckmans in 2008.

The irregular shape of the puzzle makes disassembly confusing. This confusion arises while looking at the puzzle and not knowing which pieces have already been moved or are capable of movement. The confusing shape makes reassembly a extremely challenging process. Visualizing the 27 different pieces and placement into the final irregular shape is difficult to comprehend and may require computer assistance.

Created from the mind of Alfons Eyckmans

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    Gordian Knot 28 by Alfons Eyckmans
    

    Photo courtesy of Aaron Davila
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    Gordian Knot 28 by Alfons Eyckmans
    

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    Gordian Knot 28 with 2 pieces removed
    

    Photo courtesy of Aaron Davila
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    Alfons Eyckmans with the Gordian Knot 28
    

    Photo courtesy of Alfons Eyckmans