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DOT Pocket Puzzle

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$8.5 $17 In stock

Category: Brainteasers

Cast DOT is a delightful introduction to the wonderful world of mechanical puzzles. DOT stands for: direction, orientation, twist, which is exactly what you’ll need to do to navigate this attractive three-dimensional matrix and separate the two metal pieces.

DOT is an unusually alluring pocket puzzle because its combination of low-level difficulty and high-level play value appeals to beginners but also, advanced puzzlers, who consider it more of a clever fidget toy. More difficult to put back together than to take apart but still relatively easy when compared to other Akio Yamamoto designs like Vortex. Produced by Hanayama of Japan.

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Emily ★★★★★

I bought this for my dad’s birthday and ended up hogging it for myself—the way you have to line up direction, orientation, and twist in sequence really makes your brain work in a new way. It’s compact enough to fiddle with at my desk, and the metallic weight feels satisfying every time a piece click

George ★★★★★

The twist mechanic is genuinely clever—each move makes you rethink which direction to pivot next. It’s compact enough to fiddle with on my commute, and the smoothness of the pieces makes solving feel satisfying rather than frustrating.

Adam Z. ★★★★★

Was pleasantly surprised by how smooth the puzzle moves—each twist and turn feels deliberate, not janky. The finish is attractive enough to leave on my coffee table, and I’ve caught guests picking it up before I even explain the goal. Solid little brain workout that doesn’t overstay its welcome.