Solving the UFO Puzzle!!

Hanayamas latest release is rated with "only" 4 stars but from my point of view, it's harder. This video is showing my solving process but also a summary at the end where I explain the solution in detail.
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[@Mr.Puzzle]

U. F. O. ----> German ----> uuufffooo German lesson completed! 🙈😋

[@EmpressLilith222]

Mr.Puzzle I love it 😎☮️

[@mork6668]

Danke

[@steamer1]

Thanks ----> German ----> ttthhhaaannnkkksss

[@ericpetersen8155]

Mr.Puzzle / lol, yes U-F-O. “Ufo” that’s funny. I mean that in a nice way of course. Your English is great! I speak to my friends in Germany 2-3 times a week. So I understand. My German is limited to numbers and maybe understanding a bit of conversation. In Bavaria as their dialect is easier for me because I spend more time there. Great puzzle! Enjoy the spring weather!!

[@Dargonhuman]

Hahaha! I was like "uuffoo? What...?" then I read this comment and had to laugh. Your personality is one of the things I love about your channel and the main reason why I subbed. Or, more simply, I came for the puzzles but I stayed for Mr.Puzzle.

[@bakedspade]

"Keep in mind that knowing the solution cannot be reversed!" You don't know how shite my memory is mate, on with the video.

[@steamer1]

Fellow Scot 👊

[@bakedspade]

Kevsepticaye OG gutted for you lad, I'm English. Have a Glaswegian best mate I've known since the early teens and was with a Glaswegian bird for a while so I wouldn't feel too bad.

[@steamer1]

@@bakedspade Lol. Shite is infectious. Brilliant word.

[@chaoticzombieslockpicking]

Keep showing the solving process and the solution. Great video.

[@lebronzejames]

This ^

[@CanuckMonkey13]

Agreed.

[@mbk3357]

I vicariously enjoy watching you figure the puzzles out (along with the time display), as I don't have the patience or ability to accomplish such endeavors; very fascinating!

[@judgment1212]

I like the new style. What I personally like is HOW you show a puzzle works, Not just a solution.

[@dinabrioni9353]

I enjoy the process and excitement when Mr.Puzzle solves it. Because video was edited and speed up in this way, it felt like he almost immediately found the solution, even though it was 30+ min. Only 3 minutes for the process it's not enough 😢 What I want to say - Mr.Puzzle, I like to see you struggle more and then be rewarded, please make your videos longer, especially if it's amazing Hanayama puzzles. Thank you for cool videos!

[@MrStixmcgee]

I enjoyed watching the process with the fluid instructions at the end!

[@bethm8593]

I cannot understand how Mr. Puzzle has less likes, views and subscribers than Chris Ramsay. Mr Puzzle actually does the same puzzles so much better and using logic and he knows what he's doing, so much that there's always an impeccable explanation of how everything works. Congrats Mr. Puzzle!!

[@Mr.Puzzle]

Thanks a lot!

[@Nighthawkinlight]

I like this puzzle very much. It's extremely satisfying when the first piece falls out. A tip to make the solution less fiddly (spoilers): when the pieces are in the correct position to attempt removing one, open them slightly like you do to look inside. Then the correct piece will slide out freely with a few taps of the frame. Also, there are I believe 9 possible orientations for the 1 & 2 numbered pieces because the 2 pieces have asymmetry. With certain orientation and by opening the gap slightly before attempting, a number 2 piece can even fall out at first instead of the number 1 piece.

[@SalvatoreCapalbi]

I had to watch solutions just for know that my tinking was correct, but my Ufo still remain stubbornly closed. I've tried many techniquesbut nothing happens. Soooo frustrating! :-(

[@origanami]

Yeah he completely missed this. The #1 piece can be in 3 positions relative to the #3 piece (which is easy to see when you open it). And for each position, there are three possible orientations of the number 2 pieces (both correct, one correct, both incorrect). So you're right, it's 9 different orientations, and only one is easy to get a piece out. It's super hard to see which positions the 1 and 2 pieces are in, especially if you haven't opened it before. But to systematically iterate through the different orientations, simply rotate on alternating axes until the piece opposite the number 3 comes out easily.

[@jayef10]

Omg thank you so much I thought I had a faulty puzzle but that worked!!!!

[@JohnnyDee62]

It's good to see both types of solution; please continue that practice. Love your work -- keep on puzzling!

[@Rob_V_W85]

I love watching you solve these puzzles.

[@KING_OF_FARTS]

It would be awesome if hanayama made the box it comes in as a puzzle itself, made out of cardboard paper and plastic. You have to solve the box just to get to the puzzle. Lol

[@Nyarlah]

But then they'd have to package it so it's not damaged during transport !

[@pandorabox2121]

Hi Mr.Puzzle, I really enjoyed this puzzle and also appreciate the secondary explanation of the results. Thank you very much and as you say Keep On Puzzling 🧩💜🧩

[@danielleanderson6371]

I deeply appreciate you putting in a fluid solve. Watching you struggling once or twice is fun every now and then, but I like being able to just jump to the most interesting part.

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

Perfect presentation. I've always enjoyed the fluent solution videos which were the standard. The newer, live solve videos are very entertaining. Combining the two concepts is great!!

[@a88senna]

I liked the way you did this one, showing the solve and then the solution, it makes things very clear because while I enjoy puzzles I don't have the time or money to get all these and this format gives the satisfaction of the solve along with the knowledge of how it works.

[@yuxuanmiyo]

I do like it like this! I enjoy watching the first solve because it's interesting to see how you go about puzzles and your thought process. Yet, it is also very interesting to be able to see the "fluent way". You spend so much time to really understand and break down the puzzle. This way, it's really the best of both worlds.

[@55ATA3]

Nice, I like you adding the walk through..

[@steamer1]

I like this approach. Your attempt first, then the intended solution, then resetting the puzzle. The reset in this video, for a Hanayama, was quick and satisfying. Still wouldn't mind a 10 minute vid with a harmless ad or 2. The ads could split up the segments. ❤

[@robertlozyniak3661]

Using an ad as a spoiler break would kill two birds with one stone.

[@gilles111]

@@robertlozyniak3661 Until you meet someone with an adblocker active in the browser; he/she won't see any add at all...

[@steamer1]

Almost every time Mr Puzzle uploads, I get likes on comments from his older vids. Proof that there are newcomers who watch one, and binge watch the rest.

[@elmadicine]

I hadn't thought about it, but this new format is great because it satisfies those of us who are just here to watch you figure out solutions, and also helps those who may legitimately be here to see a solution to a puzzle they have

[@jennerbryant1732]

Thank you so much for another great video. I always enjoy watching. The way you analyze your puzzles is such a great help in the way i think about my puzzles. As always looking forward to any new videos and the new puzzles i'm introduced to

[@SparkieGoth]

I like your new format. I still enjoy watching the whole video, though. I will continue to watch it all. Great work, as always. Looking forward to your next puzzle!

[@OldManRoo]

I liked the new format. Great idea!

[@TheRealJabbergeist]

Very, very pleased to see you return to the channel's original concept of explaining the solutions. Since the live solve is also entertaining, I think including both in your videos is a good idea.

[@oleque1]

You're great. Love from Poland!

[@MichaelLeeOne]

I like the way you split the video up although I did watch the whole thing. I enjoy seeing how you come up with the solution.

[@zelandonia]

Love the format!

[@matteoxavier1205]

I very like this format!!

[@jbrecken]

It's nice to know from the reflection that Mr. Puzzle is not just a pair of disembodied hands.

[@TeaEmess]

What a clever little puzzle!

[@shtsandgggles6865]

4:19...Mr Puzzle with Mrs Puzzle😂

[@dazmiller88]

I bought this puzzle 2 months ago and was very impressed with it. For me personally it offered a reasonable challenge

[@bobbyspapercraft]

I enjoyed both. Thank you.

[@JD_1]

Great Job. But I actually enjoy seeing and hearing the struggles. Lol very entertaining Mr. Puzzle. 😎

[@Nyarlah]

Very cool format for readily available puzzles like Hanayama, thanks ! The condensed and explained solution is a great bonus. It might not be too useful with very limited or unique puzzles tho.

[@SirPurplex]

I like the solve and explain format

[@lolwut9226]

KZbin recently recommended your channel to me, great content.

[@Mr.Puzzle]

Thanks!

[@Josiah1221]

Glad to see you were able to get one. I thought it was a pretty clever puzzle. I was mislead at first and spent a lot of time trying the wrong thing as well, definitely a 4 out of 5. As always, I enjoy the live solves and the summary at the end is a nice addition! Keep up the great work. :)

[@Mr.Puzzle]

It was impossible for me to get this one early. I even registered at Amazon.jp just to learn that the dealer does not ship outside of Japan. Next time I will directly ask you for help! 😁

[@jithu_998]

Pronouncing UFO Me : you efff ooh Mr.puzzle: ooofo

[@TheSkillBitch]

ooofo is how you say UFO in Germany :)

[@HackionSTx]

@@TheSkillBitch Portuguese too

[@kaydennguyen9823]

And then me Uf O

[@jithu_998]

@@TheSkillBitch oh i see Thanks for replying me

[@jithu_998]

@@HackionSTx ok thanks

[@cyh4031]

Great job!!

[@queencarter3048]

I liked the two different sections, definitely!

[@CorpseTongji]

youtube is recommending baby videos in the sidebar on this vid lmao what does the algorithm think this is ???? toys for smart babies ???

[@LordDragox412]

It looks shiny so it catches attention of small kids who can barely click on things and don't know how to turn autoplay off, which is why the algorithm actually makes KZbin a lot of money from ads by exploiting dumb children. And KZbin cares more about money than giving recommendations that you may actually want because adults don't have as much free time so screw them D:

[@medicalinthusiest2180]

BeginPanicAttack I didn’t get baby videos but with most videos I watch the other videos that come up as recommended in my mind have nothing to do with the video I’m already watching and by now I’m used to it and it doesn’t bother me anymore but it used to be like what the hell

[@Mr.Puzzle]

I adjusted the tags and remove some tags related to UFO. Please let me know if the recommendations are fixed now.

[@kapilkhandelwal1321]

@@Mr.Puzzle nope. Still getting recommendations for baby videos

[@yasyasmarangoz3577]

lol, same

[@boomselecta]

That was cool. Thanks

[@Richard10050]

I really like to see both: the solving attempt and the straight solution afterwards. I would do the personal difficulty rating as the last part of the video. This gives time to reflect on the rating

[@craigwallace4809]

It looks like it's going to be a hard solve ,but it turned out to be quite easy. Good puzzle all the same. Thanks for sharing it with us Mr. Puzzle and keep on puzzling.😋👍

[@CRUSHCRUSH911]

good work mr P

[@rissyk583]

I love it!!

[@collectingonthecheap56353]

I have always been fine with the standard format for your videos.

[@Tony-iu7sw]

I like the 2 part thing. Personally I think we should watch the whole thing anyways but the fact that you give your viewers the option to skip is awesome.. many KZbinrs aim for watchtime and try to clickbait or extend videos and it's transparent. But you even go out of your way to give the option. Kudos 😊👌

[@ivanputignef2418]

Trivia: in several languages, abbreviations are pronounced as words, and not spelling each single letter, it's just faster and sounds better. I am not German, but when Mr Puzzle said "Ufo" instead of" yoo-eff-aw", I didn't even notice, until I read the comments. ^^

[@PrincessSixThirteen]

We do the same for certain acronyms in English as well (think NASA and ASAP) but UFO isn't usually one of them.

[@ericpetersen8155]

Yes I think the fluid solution would be cool on some puzzles. It’s like a “super” solution because you have it totally mastered. And that presents the same puzzle in a different way than a “discovered” solution as that’s a trial & error or worked for a long time solution. So a “super solution” on most puzzles would be good. Maybe not the Giraffe puzzle as it’s just to complex. ;-) Try a few and see, I think the answer is in just doing it and seeing how the videos are. It can’t be bad-worst case it would be a bit repetitive. But again depends on the puzzle. A repetitive disentanglement puzzle would be a bad choose. This “Ufo” puzzle its a great plan! ;-) Best regards

[@mikeyondabeat]

I love your channel😻😻

[@penfold7800]

I like the solving process. Currently I'm stuck with the hamayama l'euf. I can only get it half way done. It looks like the balls have to come out seperately and not at the same time? But it's infuriating me now. Lol

[@Eneko88]

I think both formats in the same video would be great: 1- You struggling and also 2- The clear and fast solution. But that would mean much more work for you per video. So I don't care what you'll decide, they'll be great no matter what.

[@Mr.Puzzle]

For Hanayama puzzles it's good. It's usually difficult to understand the solution when doing it for the first time, especially if you watch.

[@Eneko88]

@@Mr.Puzzle In my case that rule is real for every puzzles haha. Thank godness you're a great teacher

[@DavidStadelman82]

This makes me sad. I’ve been trying my hardest, and I can’t find UFO anywhere. Mr. Puzzle, you kick ass! I now own almost 40 Hanayama puzzles because of you and Chris Ramsay. It’s a much healthier and better addiction than what I used to spend money on. Thank you! Now, if I can just find UFO. Lol

[@Mr.Puzzle]

That's great! 😊 Check the links in the video description if you are still searching.

[@TheElrondo]

Grrrrr...i can't watch. I buy most of the new Hanayama puzzles. So i have to wait with the solution. Grrrrr....Grrrr...Grrrr...Hmpfff

[@chrisg6597]

Same here! I've recently ordered this and am waiting for it to arrive.

[@Mr.Puzzle]

Enjoy! Great puzzle! Definitely worth to buy.

[@Dargonhuman]

Spoiler Alert: Don't use a hammer to solve it. Enjoy and have fun!

[@mitaskeledzija6269]

I want this one!

[@PDeRop]

By far the best version. To me.. but I'm never in a hurry :)

[@Mr.Puzzle]

😁👍

[@imir8atu321]

Interesting. Liked.

[@ryancalder7198]

Have you considered putting in a time stamp for the review of the puzzle after it's solved? That way people who really enjoy your opinions can see what you think about them without the puzzle being spoiled :)

[@brandonbentley8532]

This is the first Hatoyama puzzle I've done. Very hard first time through, putting back together I actually had little problem. Super satisfying puzzle to finally solve on your own, don't watch the solution.

[@steamer1]

Me 2 years ago: Hondagotchi? Me now: Finally, another Hanayama puzzle ❤

[@Mr.Puzzle]

🤣🤣

[@jaapsch2]

6:33 The piece opposite the chamfered one is not necessarily the one you can take out easily. It could be a piece with a "long edge" as you called it. Even if it is the one without a long edge, it might be hard to take out if the two long-edge pieces are swapped. Of the 6 arrangements of the three non-chamfered pieces, only one works.

[@glasswinder]

I really like that one 😍

[@rjdrakon2492]

New format I'd s good idea, liked both

[@dajaykumar2463]

Do you keep a count of the puzzles you have solved since the first one? If yes then how many have you solved till now?

[@Rob_V_W85]

I'd like to know that also.

[@Mr.Puzzle]

No I don't count the overall puzzles. Only know the number of puzzles shown on the channel.

[@Core10knee]

I found it endearing the way you said UFO as a word being read out loud instead of an acronym.

[@Mr.Puzzle]

German way :)

[@Core10knee]

@@Mr.Puzzle well I really like it!

[@cicalinarrot]

Me: "cool puzzle, cool video as usual!" Rest of the world: "It's U-F-O, not uufoh! Please, everyone witness how smart I am!"

[@Mr.Puzzle]

😂

[@icenesiswayons9962]

What happened to the other little white printed puzzle block you thought was defected?

[@Maninawig]

This reminds me of a pendant puzzle from the anime PhiBrain... Fiddle puzzles are amazing

[@Baki_B]

This is worth while and to buy and solve

[@superhunk1989]

8:08 - 8:19 Was this the reason why you didn't show us the put-the-puzzle-together-process in the first part? Awesome video by the way.

[@fizixx]

Interesting puzzle, but I wish you had shown a bit more on the parts and why the sphere prevents the frame from opening when the puzzle is in an assembled state. I do like the look of the puzzle. It looks pretty solid and easy to manipulate the parts.

[@skaterslife6305]

I have a puzzle similar to this solving it is much easier than this one was great fun thank you very much

[@josephengel8263]

I’ve had this puzzle for a week and I just can’t solve it.... I can get the one unique piece positioned, but then it seems like the other pieces lock up and I can’t really move them around well

[@mrspliffdoctor4807]

How does your shop work with shipping/shipping cost? I live in Sweden and i've found Many puzzles i want to try on your site.

[@Mr.Puzzle]

I do not have a shop but only link some shops

[@sapper12b71]

No not too much thank you for that.

[@princeofrandom6734]

Great,

[@SgtSupaman]

I really like the inclusion of the time of explanation, because that's the part I really want to see and why I liked your old videos better. Watching you solve is sometimes interesting, but it takes too long and I always wind up skipping through the video.

[@winterburden]

I love your disclaimer, but I always completely forget the solutions 😅

[@QuasiELVIS]

It depends on the puzzle whether the 2 stage puzzle is better. It's appropriate for this one because it's not obvious what is happening the first time.

[@grahambourke2488]

A couple of notes on this as it's a pretty decent puzzle. Firstly, once the first piece is out you can slide the two halves apart with the remaining 3 pieces still inside (with the correct orientation) Secondly, it's fairly easy to reassemble the puzzle with one of the number 2 pieces incorrectly aligned, this makes this puzzle rock hard to solve.

[@penfold7800]

Would this puzzle be impossible if the centre pieces were also magnetised to each other and the frame was bronze?

[@Ominous24X]

It is made of bronze and you have to align 4 corenors

[@mahelaniarektbb]

I've still not seen him do a puzzle harder than that giraffe one.

[@gilles111]

Bought that one for myself too. But I can't solve it, not even close... Even the sword-puzzle is easier than the giraffe.

[@jaimep456]

You ever get freaked out thinking after finishing a puzzle that lighting and thunder will come out of nowhere and then you get visited by the cenobites from the hellraisrr movies? No just me? That's why I don't do puzzles. I just watch u

[@Mr.Puzzle]

🤔😳

[@jaimep456]

@@Mr.Puzzleayye you replied to my comment. Right on man love your videos.

[@Draconamous]

"ok I'm very close now, yes do you see this!?"

[@papabell4831]

they missed a perfect opportunity to put a tiny alien inside the puzzle.

[@suckiemee]

Difficult yet so easy

[@Ominous24X]

I can't get it to work! How do you do that I can't get it aprt

[@livepulse_original]

I think mine is broken... been at it for days now, it just won’t come apart... followed your very clear instructions but no way the piece is coming out. Too bad. Great video btw! Thanks!!!

[@emmecast05]

Finally I can solve it!!! XD

[@HarryHussin]

Nice Orange Tshirt Man :D

[@davidmedford1166]

It kinda looks like the eye that holds the time stone in the Dr. Strange movie.

[@THEPELADOMASTER]

So wait, if the four internal pieces form a sphere, what's keeping the frame in place?

[@kasperjoonatan6014]

Finnish design 💖 Torille !

[@joeskis]

I must have a defective one. The wedge appears to fall out with little effort. I can't get mine to do that. I think I've identified the right one that stays on the bottom but I'm not positive.

[@strangedays453]

Scared me to death when you dropped it.....HEADPHONE WHEREAS BEWARE!

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

I'm looking for the long bubble nose brain bumper cars where can I find them? 😭

[@MrStixmcgee]

UFO stands for Unidentified Flying Object :)

[@lizoliver6193]

Oofo is how you say it in German

[@devynhale1623]

Reassembly you put the two and three in then place the two UFO slides together and put the third piece in to lock it