Solving a ONE-OF-A-KIND Puzzle worth $2000 - Unsolved until today!!

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[@Dclxvi6x3]

I'm a cnc programmer and I can say that it's definitely well made and worth $2,000. It's amazing 😳

[@jaspin555]

Same here

[@jakubm5141]

No It's not worth $2,000. Maximum $200

[@ericvo198]

id agree i can cnc that in my sleep

[@kingofthistledowns1046]

It's a puzzle. It's not worth 2000 dollars. Only an idiot would spend that much and the parts are worth 40 bucks. A good machinist could do that in a day

[@Richard-Freeman]

You haven't seen Clickspring's videos have you?

[@danielleanderson6371]

$2000 prototype: Mr. Puzzle: *bangs it on table*

[@Mr.Puzzle]

Whatever is required! :D

[@cottonfoo]

That was my thought, but has to be done :)

[@_._._._._._._._._._._._._.]

Who decided its worth 2000$ tho... the creator?

[@mercuriall2810]

8SH0CK8 I initially wondered the same thing, but then realized that he is saying it cost $2000 to manufacture this first prototype of the puzzle. Prototyping & one off production of prototypes is very expensive - all that tooling/labour for only one sample product. Once the design is finalized to incorporate any minor modifications, the individual cost per piece on a production run to produce retail stock should be significantly less expensive. If the production run pieces are manufactured to equally fine tolerances & with a similar finish, this still certainly won’t be a cheap puzzle, but it shouldn’t approach $2000.

[@Nevir202]

mercurial L Exactly. Very low tolerance, one off machining is VERY expensive.

[@AznBurk]

The way he stepped away from the table to shout YES when he solved it gave me life

[@bat2293]

This puzzle had to have been designed by a team of Mercedes-Benz engineers. It's hellishly expensive, mechanically over-designed, exquisitely machined and it takes 6 hours to get to the one part that needs to be serviced every 50,000 km.

[@Mr.Puzzle]

:D

[@timehunter9467]

Too good of a comment 😂

[@tabaks]

And serves no critical purpose whatsoever.

[@TheYakVortex]

Wow to true

[@stevesebzda570]

@Bat 22- That is a good comment, lol. Grammar-Perfect, (and I'm not sure if I'm a Grammar Nasty, lol. < like how I phrased that.!? Lol. Got it from a friend, lol). Looks nice though, (I don't often see things put together so well, lol, the Puzzle/Machine/Machining, too lol). Cheers (to @MR PUZZLE too lol) 😂🍺👍☕😉

[@benroberts2222]

Could be worse, at least it didn't require a blood sacrifice, just table damage

[@Mr.Puzzle]

😂

[@EliasMcCloud]

LOL

[@pontiuspilot00]

As I was watching this the first thing that went through my mind was that "horrible contraption" came straight out of the "SAW" movie franchaise that's just waiting to torture a poor soul 😈 "Let the Games Begin..." 💀

[@SnarquisDeSade]

I absolutely LOVE when he busts out the graph paper. -Sh*t just got REAL! lol

[@Mr.Puzzle]

hehe! :)

[@alaxs2431]

it really is great to see him sketch out his ideas of a puzzles internal workings

[@vivanecrosis]

That part is so HOT. I love paper! 📖 📚 😘

[@cavemann_]

15:16 never have I ever seen Mr.Puzzle so happy for something

[@thebeavers1]

"2020 will be very interesting" Little did he know...

[@oreolife88]

:p

[@turczech]

Was just thinking the same.

[@Lopro94]

Every puzzle gangsta until he says "aight, lemme just grab a piece of paper"

[@benroberts2222]

I love watching your perseverence through extremely difficult problems, it's inspiring in my own life

[@arrowsplit]

Out of all the puzzles in the world, Mr. Puzzle chose to manufacture the one which he frustratedly banged on and damaged his table. Poetic :)

[@Mr.Puzzle]

🤗

[@Mepholar]

“Yes, yes.... Do you see this?!..... YES, YEEEEEEEEEESSSS!” Pure joy!

[@cheekibreeki904]

This masterpiece of overengineering is probably the most German puzzle in existence. Very fitting.

[@finnverbose5721]

That was one of the most satisfying puzzle solves, it really pushes to the limit of some of the hardest to discern puzzle tropes. Like internal pins you can’t see is already tough. Making it magnetic? Diabolical. Everybody loves the spin move. The red herring buttons. Just... bless.

[@gramplegust5115]

First it damages your table then it damages your sanity. This has to be one of the funniest and certainly one of the most interesting puzzle videos you've ever made!

[@johncage5368]

To the puzzle creator: Great job! If you decide to produce it in larger quantities, I suggest to keep the look and feel "precision crafted heavy metal object". I think that's the main part of the charm of it.

[@Japone81]

Brah MR. Puzzle has been on this platform for years and still is as entertaining as day one videos thanks MR. P

[@marieelisa1]

Even I said YEES when he found the solution

[@wolfie2381]

Lol I just love how excited he gets when he solves a puzzle there's just something adorable about it xD

[@mahelaniarektbb]

"yes...Yes...YES!!!" I always love hearing his joy :)

[@Ottonic6]

You said it's worth $2000.00. You mean it cost $2000.00... Fascinating non the less. Small, very well built. And of course "you" solved it.... Thank you!

[@mikes6347]

Well done Mr P. I swear I was even with you when you was shouting “yes”. Congrats again...

[@Mr.Puzzle]

😁👍

[@anthonypanecasio]

What a lovely puzzle. The machining is just top-notch. Thanks for solving and sharing!

[@SeltenLive]

It's really a joy to see your enthusiasm finding out every step of the solution :D

[@DW_7]

Saw the intro, so hyped! Have a good 2020, love this channel

[@Mr.Puzzle]

Thanks a lot! Happy 2020!

[@Mean-Gene]

Definitely one of the cooler looking puzzles ive seen. I love the steel and brass look.

[@fizixx]

Congrats Mr Puzzle. It's nice to see the 5/5 puzzles now and then. :)

[@GLYCEMusic]

I am honestly proud of you for doing this puzzle. That was really difficult. Great video as always!

[@beltfed4624]

I have a writing pen with a maze and a small ball bearing in it. I feel pretty satisfied every time I get the ball bearing from one end of the pen to the other... It cost $1 at a dollar store. I don't think I'll be touching a $2,000 puzzle, especially considering that I have a big hammer and a torch. 👍😄

[@chuck_stones]

Please mass produce that puzzle, I would love to have one! Amazing!!

[@philgallagher1]

Wow! That was some puzzle, Mr. P!! Well done! Fantastic work 👏

[@will300180]

Honestly this made me excited watching this and I may start getting into these puzzles. Beautiful puzzle by the way.

[@cynicbeliever40]

Just beautiful! Bravo!

[@machobunny1]

I think if I wanted to teach myself to use a modern, 3-D cad tool, designing these things would really be educational.

[@pfmiedke7085]

Wow! One of the greatest video's solving puzzles on your channel! 💕

[@enjoisk8boardy]

This is my kind of puzzle. I love disassembling tricky stuff. I need to get my hands on these kinds of puzzles.

[@truthsmiles]

I have very little interest in solving these kinds of puzzles, but _your_ passion for puzzles makes these videos very entertaining. It was probably as thrilling for me to watch you solve this one as it was for you to solve it. Thank you for sharing :-)

[@Mr.Puzzle]

Thanks! Mission accomplished! :D

[@Gamer3427]

While this is definitely a well made puzzle, my biggest issue with it is that unless you know before hand that the solved state is to remove that particular pin, there's no indicator that it's "solved" rather than just another piece being removed. When he said it was solved, I was just confused because it didn't feel any different than any other time he removed a part from it.

[@stevewinwood3674]

Yeap. No "prize" peice...

[@robbennett]

Yes zero pay off. Might as well take it apart with an Allen key

[@clarkkent7973]

What an amazing puzzle! I hope he creates many more!

[@thomasyo75]

What a joy, glorious to watch, beautiful design.

[@mchoffner8497]

Without a doubt, the most pleasing puzzle, in challenge and artistry.

[@kadehuddleston]

The enthusiasm and excitement in this video lol Great vid thank you

[@Jen848]

Love the intro and what an amazing puzzle! Your enthusiasm makes this so much fun to watch.

[@shriyanshranjan4710]

I just love your videos MR PUZZLE. I am a student and also love puzzling. I watch your videos for refreshment and entertainment and you've got a great amount of logic. LOVE YOU MR PUZZLE👍👍👏👏👌👌❤❤

[@SlamminVinyl_TheSanctuary]

Only discovered you through watching Chris Ramsey puzzle solve videos he does mention you in several. Really enjoyed that one just as the sheer excitement in your voice was evident once you had solved the problem. Did the maker decide to release more of these as I would really love to buy one. Keep up the good work Thanks

[@struckfire-de7or]

This one's up there with the Lotus box I love the sequential puzzles they're the best thank you

[@martinkujala3250]

I was just as happy as you were when you released the final pin!

[@dinabrioni9353]

00:37 Surprised -Pickachu- Robot face 🤖

[@HighDexe_GrinseKatze]

Oh...wie cool ist das denn... Wow😊Da bin ich mal gespannt!

[@georgecypher4568]

I really enjoyed this one ...it felt like I was participating with you as well ! Very nice craftsmanship and the quality looks perfect. Whoever the designer is, they have some serious skillz !

[@gracieosornio9291]

love your videos!!! you are sooo much better than other channels

[@necogreendragon]

What an amazing puzzle. Both looks and function.

[@johnfulton2672]

Opening production was on point

[@darioildiario3001]

Happy new year and much love from Italy!!!

[@jonathanmellette8541]

"I can tell you already 2020 will be very interesting." How right you were, Mr. Puzzle. How right you were.

[@mchoffner8497]

Beautiful artistry, such satisfying engineering.

[@ashleybruton7076]

Awesome puzzle great job solving beautiful design

[@AnonYmous-mc5zx]

It's the perfect puzzle for this channel. The way you solve it is by removing misc. pieces.

[@GrannySingaporePVP]

The puzzle is cool. One thing I would do to improve it though would be to paint the target pin a different bright color. (Bright orange, red, etc) In my opinion, the objective isn't obvious enough

[@insanemunchkin]

Yes! During the video I actually forgot what he was trying to do.

[@chrisswinerton9603]

i truly wish there was a camera pointed at your face the second you realized you dinged your table. #priceless great puzzle. 👍😀🩹

[@ibieiniid4240]

12:35 "Oh your fingers hurt? Well now your back's gonna be hurtin, because you just pulled landscaping duty."

[@groowanderer]

Nice work, Mr Puzzle! Obviously the puzzle still needs a little work, but I enjoyed seeing it. I'd like to see more from this maker.

[@danstera4232]

This is amazingly good.

[@zeliumite]

This was so pure and wholesome I love it hahaha

[@MyScreenNameIsTroubledOne]

Stepped his game up in the intros I see!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍

[@D-me-dream-smp]

That is a beautifully designed and machined puzzle - kinda initially looks like a sophisticated sophisticated fidget tool. Your production values and enthusiasm is top notch. I love the methodical way to approach and explain your process.

[@TheGary600]

Great work Mr puzzle; brilliant design in this piece of mechanism, wonderful to watch your solution techniques.. Thank you. :)

[@JohnnyDee62]

Love the puzzle design and cannot wait to see more! Be sure to let us know when/where these go on sale.

[@Mr.Puzzle]

Sure!

[@zachariahgrubb3802]

10:16 best part, It was so random I couldn't help but laugh XD

[@sgranzo2]

YESSSS YESSSS YESSSS! you gave me emotion when you solved this

[@lorisfoucart2475]

I was a subscriber back in the day, I then stopped watching. And now I'm comin back and man the step up in quality is shocking. What an intro, nice music pick, loved it ! Cheers from France

[@jacibledsoe9647]

I love it!! Was so interesting. I love it when you get frustrated...lol. 5+ hours. Fantastic...!!!! 😉😉

[@lotrocreep]

Thanks super entertaining!

[@youtubesucks494]

looks like all you need is an allen key to solve this

[@sasuva1]

Very entertaining, also.., "2020 will be very interesting". That was an understatement.

[@JasonCarlson]

Working on my Masters in Education... That will be my 2020. Well done!

[@mitchkatz4918]

awesome solve!

[@jenBaker707]

Brilliant Puzzle, Brilliant Puzzling!

[@curthatt6461]

Brilliant! Great job solving it.

[@Mr.Puzzle]

Thanks!

[@hakuzosionnach]

This is my favorite puzzle so far.

[@atomcraft4067]

I really like that bass in the intro.

[@bububu12345]

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[@atomcraft4067]

@@bububu12345 Awesome. Thank you.

[@Mitchcraft.]

That's some heavy beats, i feel like i am being introduced to some puzzle of all evil incarnate. If we are not careful the pin head of puzzles himself will show up raising some hell! By the god damn time Mr Puzzle opens this puzzle we are going to need the exorcist in this god damn comment section, the ghostbusters (the OG's) are going to be called at some point. Satin himself has left his mark. You thought Arnie was a menace as the terminator? No this puzzle is the muther Fu78*ng GATE KEEPER and Mr Puzzle is the god damn key master. Shit is going to get freaky tonight!! EDIT: I totally love it btw :) EDIT 2: Love the joy of this puzzle, i have been smiling all the way through :) Love your reactions lol

[@BurnleyNuts]

That very distant 'yes!..WooooHooo . was Mr Puzzle jumping off a bridge lol.

[@HiddenInTheTruth]

I really enjoy these videos where you record the intro after the solve so you can give us your full thoughts on the puzzle before the puzzle break. This way we still get to enjoy your process during the solve itself but we also have a good idea going in what kind of a challenge we will be witnessing. Plus, it gives you time to collect your thoughts so the review portion will be more thorough. Thanks for the videos, and may 2020 bring many new challenging yet satisfying puzzles your way. :)

[@Mr.Puzzle]

Thanks!

[@lukostello]

that moment around 9:25 would have been a cool idea for a puzzle though. Have a box that needs to be unlocked by some sort of contrived key tool which was originally part of the box. So you do all these moves moving the pieces off the box, you do a bunch of other moves to assemble all the pieces you removed into a tool, then you use the tool to unlock the box.

[@Mr.Puzzle]

Already got some ideas :)

[@joelu8805]

Brian great intro, love it. Amazing puzzle.

[@Mr.Puzzle]

Thanks!

[@TheElrondo]

Faszinating puzzle. Looks like a part lost by the space station.... ...and it's fun to watch your exitement. The only thing is, it looks very unpleasant to handle for your hands with all the metal corners.

[@petertrevena804]

This is the best vlog by far.

[@chrisphillips2401]

Mr. Puzzle is the Lock Picking Lawyer of puzzles!

[@joshualawrence65]

Great puzzle, as a machinist I appreciate the hard work that went into making this piece. I would love to have the blueprints. It would be a great training project for tool and dye learning programs.

[@dutch_blades]

Amazing craftsmanship on this one! My favorite is still the Lotus puzzle; still hoping to find one for a decent prize one of these days...

[@stevetobias4890]

Amazingly well designed puzzle, the concept engineer deserves high praise indeed. Need to get some epoxy with a drop of grey dye to fix your table, haha

[@skaterslife6305]

Congratulations that was lots of fun

[@KVenturi]

That's looks awesome.

[@bowdiddly6172]

Now that's how you solve a puzzle! Very good.

[@A_Man_In_His_Van]

@2:31 "I would just like to propose we get it on" I'm dead. Head on the keyboard.

[@Leron...]

It was super jarring to see a Chris Ramsey style intro followed by a Mr. Puzzle style greeting.

[@Paulxl]

I love the look of that puzzle.

[@hyperbaroque]

I suggest a change. I think that last move, where you must rotate the brass cylinder with a tiny steel decorative pin sticking out, should be combined with the sliding-through steel cylinder that is closer to the other end of the puzzle. This is my suggestion: make a groove in the interior seizing pin, which is clasped by a "lip" (sort of like a rotating cabinet latch,) that slides into a circular groove in the side of the pin, and the "lip" is incorporated almost full-circle except a gap. Meanwhile, butted up against the other end of the hidden seizing pin, the back-and-forth sliding steel cylinder (which movement you referred to as "a glitch" near the end,) should butt right up against the hidden pin, keeping it in place from the other end, and also have a hole somewhere along its length to accomodate the pin's circumferen. So, to solve it, and free the groove from the rotating lip near one end, and un-butt the opposite end, you would have to hold and twist the rotating brass cylinder while also manipulating the sliding steel cylinder back and forth, testing combinations until you get the clasp to unseize and the hole to line up at the same time. To give a "feel" to the user, a chamfer of a thousandth or two (maybe more) could be put on the edge of the sliding steel cylinder hole.

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

So the two buttons on the side do nothing. Devilish.

[@spoonerpurple]

when he was done it still looked like there was still more to do ...maybe buttons still have a purpose

[@shamsulalamdhaka]

Amazing solution.