Architest Ii Puzzle, Elevate The Pyramid of Nails Off The Wood Block

Architest II Puzzle Thank, challenge & embarrass the owner and the project team with this architectural puzzle. Elevate a tripod of 3 nails off the wood block using a 4th nail as a wand. This handsome gift has 1- gold nail (one stored in the center hole.) 3 nails sit on the top of the milled wood block ready to be assembled. Use the grooves at the corners of the wood block to lock the nail heads in to form a stable tripod. The Architest II Puzzle Challenge: Elevate the tripod of nails off the wood block using a nail as a wand. This is a folk tavern puzzle made of a milled maple wood block and 4, 20P common golden nails. The fun is in the simple single solution. This is a match stick puzzle shown to me in a tavern in 1986. Place The Architest II Puzzle on a level surface. Assemble the tripod of nails on the wood block by leaning the nails together to form a simple tripod. Remove the wand nail stored inside the wood block You have activated the puzzle! The The Architest Challenge: Use this wand nail to elevate the tripod of nails off the wood block in a vertical single lift. Hmmm Hints: Use trial and error to understand what is going on. Single architectural/structural solution. Properties of the common nail is important Balance, counter balance & friction Group problem solve bring in the experts. Good luck you will need it. Architest II is an old tavern trick. This puzzle can be performed with wood matches and swizzle sticks in a bar.