{"product_id":"casse-tete-chinois-des-neuf-anneaux","title":"Nine Linked Rings Puzzle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNine-Ring Chinese Puzzle — wood \u0026amp; metal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\nThis mechanical puzzle features nine metal rings arranged on a wooden structure. The challenge is to completely free the long shuttle, then put each ring back in its original order.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\nThe first movements seem simple, but each ring depends on the position of the previous ones. Solving it requires observation, memorizing a sequence, and starting over without forcing the pieces.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\nLeave it on a desk, in a library, or near workshop tools; this object is perfect for breaks and moments when the mind needs to focus differently.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:0; border-top:1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.3); margin:28px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.22); padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size:16px; font-weight:700; color:#4480C7; cursor:pointer;\"\u003e\n    INFORMATION\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    Also known as Baguenaudier or Chinese Ring Puzzle, this puzzle relies on a precise succession of movements.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    To remove a ring, the others must be in a specific position. The manipulation thus follows a repetitive logic that gradually becomes clearer with practice.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    The complete resolution of a rigid nine-ring model requires a minimum of 341 movements.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.22); padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size:16px; font-weight:700; color:#4480C7; cursor:pointer;\"\u003e\n    FEATURES\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    Main structure: wood\u003cbr\u003e\n    Rings and shuttle: metal\u003cbr\u003e\n    Number of rings: 9\u003cbr\u003e\n    Dimensions: approx. 28.5 × 21 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n    Recommended age: 7 years and up\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    No instructions included.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.22); padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size:16px; font-weight:700; color:#4480C7; cursor:pointer;\"\u003e\n    GAME PRINCIPLE\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    The goal is to free the metal shuttle from the nine rings without disassembling the structure or deforming the pieces.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    Once the shuttle is removed, the challenge can be continued in reverse to put all the rings back in their original position.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    Do not use excessive force. When the movement is correct, the shuttle and rings should be able to move freely without twisting.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.22); padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size:16px; font-weight:700; color:#4480C7; cursor:pointer;\"\u003e\n    USE \u0026amp; CARE\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    Handle the puzzle with two hands over a table to maintain good visibility of the position of the nine rings.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    Clean the wood and metal with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid prolonged moisture, abrasive products, and impacts that could deform the rings.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    Store the object in a pouch when not in use to limit scratches and prevent the shuttle from snagging on other objects.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.22); padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size:16px; font-weight:700; color:#4480C7; cursor:pointer;\"\u003e\n    FOR WHOM?\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    This puzzle is for teenagers and adults who appreciate logical objects, mechanisms to understand, and challenges that require more patience than speed.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    It can be given as a gift, kept on a desk, or used as a break between two work tasks.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.22); padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size:16px; font-weight:700; color:#4480C7; cursor:pointer;\"\u003e\n    TO PAIR WITH\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    To note the sequence of movements or keep a record of the solution, use the\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/carnet-de-croquis-noir-papier-beige\" style=\"color:#4480C7; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\n      black sketchbook with beige paper\n    \u003c\/a\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.22); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.22); padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size:16px; font-weight:700; color:#4480C7; cursor:pointer;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-flex; width:24px; height:24px; margin-right:8px; align-items:center; justify-content:center; border-radius:50%; background:#4480C7; color:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e♥\u003c\/span\u003e\n    IKANE WORKSHOP TIP\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    Don't try to memorize all 341 movements at once. First, identify what allows the first ring to enter or exit, then observe how this same logic recurs later on.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Ikane Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58211381412172,"sku":"CJYD235676602BY","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/8786\/7468\/files\/Casse-tete_chinois_en_bois_et_metal.png?v=1784986137","url":"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/en\/products\/casse-tete-chinois-des-neuf-anneaux","provider":"IKANE WORLD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}