The IceStar
| The IceStar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Designed by 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
This is a solitaire geometrical brain-teaser. To create the puzzle, follow the directions below.
Assembly of the IceStar Edit
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
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
Directions for the assembly of and use of the Ice Star are found here.