A6L Puzzle | Hide the Holes
A6L Puzzle | Hide the Holes
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Quick answer: A6L is a 7-piece Expert-level packing puzzle by Osanori Yamamoto. Six identical L-shaped pieces plus one I-piece must be packed inside a cage frame so that every entrance is completely hidden. Solve time: 4+ hours. One of the most respected minimal-piece packing puzzles in Osanori's catalog.
Best for: serious packing puzzle solvers who already own Osanori's easier work like Galette or Waltz, collectors who value the same shape repeated across multiple pieces, and puzzle enthusiasts who want a display piece as interesting to hold as it is hard to solve.
A6L is another challenging packing puzzle from Osanori Yamamoto.
Using 6 identical L-Shaped Pieces and a single I piece, you must build an apparent cube inside the frame. The puzzle is solved when all the pieces are inside the cage with all entrances covered.
Creating a packing puzzle with 6 identical pieces is a significant design challenge. Making it a great puzzle is even harder. This puzzle manages to do both, making you explore it until the sequence finally reveals itself to the strongest.
Size: 55mm x 55mm x 55mm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an A6L puzzle?
A6L is a packing puzzle designed by Osanori Yamamoto. The goal is to pack 6 identical L-shaped pieces plus 1 I-piece into a small cage frame so that all cage entrances are completely covered. It's rated Expert difficulty with a typical 4+ hour solve time.
Why is A6L so hard?
A6L uses 6 identical L-pieces, which means every piece can potentially occupy any position - creating a massive combinatorial search space. Combined with the goal of hiding all entrances, the solve requires finding a very specific rotational sequence that reveals itself only through patient exploration.
What makes Osanori Yamamoto packing puzzles special?
Osanori is a master of using the same shape repeated multiple times in a single puzzle. That constraint - fewer piece types, more of each - creates a uniquely satisfying solving experience: no piece feels wasted, and the final sequence often feels inevitable in retrospect even when it took hours to find.
Should I start with A6L or an easier Osanori puzzle first?
If you're new to packing puzzles, start with Galette or Waltz first - both are Osanori designs at more approachable difficulty. A6L rewards solvers who've already built intuition for how his puzzles work. It's a puzzle you graduate to, not one you learn on.
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Do You Ship Worldwide?
Yes. I ship anywhere. Orders typically arrive in 1-3 weeks depending on your location and how customs is behaving.
How Long Does Processing Take?
Some puzzles are produced on demand in our studio in Czech Republic. Processing usually takes 3-5 days before your order ships. During busier seasons it may take a bit longer.
Do Puzzles Come With Solutions?
Usually not. Sometimes you can find the solution on my YouTube channel. If not, feel free to reach out for hints!
What If I Get Stuck?
Good. That's the whole point.
But if "stuck" turns into "frustrated and not having fun anymore," email me. I'll send you a hint if you want a nudge. No judgment. Some puzzles took me days. A few took weeks. Some took months. Some took years. And some I have never solved - and that is part of the appeal.
Returns & Exchanges
Yes. You have 30 days. If the puzzle isn't right for you, send it back in the condition you got it and I'll refund you. If something arrived damaged or wrong, tell me and I'll fix it. Please be patient as we're a small team!
Are These Good Gifts?
People LOVE buying our puzzles as gifts. They're physical, they last forever, they don't need batteries, and they create a real moment - the person sits down, struggles, laughs, eventually solves it. That memory sticks.
If you're gifting, check the difficulty rating and pick something one notch below what you think the person can handle. Easier than you'd guess is usually the right call.
How Are the Puzzles Made?
All the puzzles are made with the help of my partner Puzzle Guy and his 3D printing studio in Czech Republic.
What Is a TIC Puzzle?
TIC stands for Turning Interlocking Cubes. They're a family of puzzles where wooden pieces interlock and rotate into a cube shape. The solve isn't just sliding pieces - you have to find the right rotations, in the right order. They're some of my favorite puzzles in the store.
Why Is Everything Turquoise?
I grew up near the sea in Israel. When life got loud or overwhelming, that's where I went to reset. Sit, watch the water, breathe. Things would settle.
The turquoise on this site isn't a branding choice I picked from a swatch. It's that color. The one I still see when I close my eyes and think of the place that calmed me down. I want you to feel a small version of that when you pick up a puzzle - a quiet moment, hands busy, head clear.