The IceStar
| The IceStar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Alexandre Muñiz | ||
| A geometrical puzzle game. | ||
| Players: | 1 | |
| Length: | unknown | |
| Complexity: | high | |
| Trios per color: | 1 | |
| Number of colors: | 6 | |
| - - - - - - Other equipment - - - - - - | ||
| Tape | ||
| Setup time: | 10 minutes | |
| Random chance: | medium | |
| Status: Complete (v1.0), Year released: 2001 | ||
Overview[edit | edit source]
This is a solitaire geometrical brain-teaser. To create the puzzle, follow the directions below.
Assembly of the IceStar[edit | edit source]
Tape 6 large pieces one of each color, so that the bases align with the sides of a cube.
Before taping on the last piece, inside the red queen, a small blue piece, with a small yellow stacked inside it. Inside the blue queen, stack a yellow and a red, and inside the yellow queen, a red and a blue. Then tape the star closed.
Play[edit | edit source]
The object of the game is to turn, jiggle, and otherwise manipulate the IceStar until each large pyramid contains both pawns of its matching color.
External Link[edit | edit source]
Directions for the assembly of and use of the Ice Star are found here.