The traditional 6-Piece Burr Puzzle is perhaps the most well known and legendary of all the Burr puzzles, and maybe even all interlocking puzzles in general. It’s a classic! The origin of the OG burr puzzle is unclear, but experts have traced it back to the beginning of the 19th century in Germany. Two types of burrs have emerged over the years; the first type contains no internal gaps (solid all the way through) and has a uniform bar as the “key”. The second type does contain gaps within the interior of the puzzle body, creating more of a challenge to visualizing the pattern of configuration. Our classic 6-Piece Burr is solid and contains three sets of rod pairs; all pieces need to intersect to form the classic burr shape.
With a medium difficulty level, this puzzle is a perfect way to exercise patience and concentration as you search for the perfect placement of each piece. Beginner puzzlers love the burr for its simplistic yet challenging nature. Once you’ve solved the Burr Puzzle, it makes a beautiful art piece to display on a bookshelf or coffee table for others to enjoy.
For more complicated burr puzzles, be sure to check out our Super Burr and Notch Puzzle!