Design by Peter Query

Making the bigger rattle puzzle isn't much more difficult than his smaller predecessor. The puzzle consist of 18 square rods of 2 x 2 x 10 units and a equal number of pins with a length of 10 units. In total nine marbles are necessary to fill all spaces inside this puzzle. The solution of this puzzle is something more difficult than Rattle puzzle I, but when it is found it gives you also more satisfaction.

In the diagram shown below are the pieces indicated used for this puzzle.

The principle of the rattle puzzles can be used for other puzzles, vary from very big puzzles to puzzles with interesting shapes. The only restriction in designing rattle puzzles is, as with all other puzzles, the fantasy of the designer. For some inspiration on Rattle puzzles are some puzzles shown in the pictures below. How you have to make and solve these burrs is something you may found out for yourself.