Dazzling Mazes: 50 Inventive Puzzles with Solutions (Dover Novelty Books & Popular Recreations)

By Ulrich Koch

Luckily, famed German designer Ulrich Koch has provided solutions to the 50 outrageous mazes he created for this dazzling volume. Otherwise, even the gifted connoisseur might not escape some of his more challenging labyrinths. Although most of the intricate puzzles can be deciphered by intermediate solvers -- and there are even a few amusements easy enough for the novice -- some, like the African Queen , Cyclist's Nightmare , and Frankfurt Labyrinth , require a special talent you'll acquire only after a few evenings of stimulating practice. Many of the more challenging designs add a special excitement by incorporating bizarre op art effects, Escher-like illusions, and three-dimensional fabrications. Take your time and start with an easy one or, if you're already a dedicated puzzlist, leap right into the fray with one of the more convoluted configurations. Either way, you'll enjoy hours of sensational, inexpensive fun while you test your skills and sharpen your imagination. Each maze has a useful caption explaining the objective and your possible routes. Even if you can't solve them immediately, the brilliant originality of these unusual mazes will intrigue and delight you and your friends for hours.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486249867
• ISBN13: 9780486249865
• Release Date: December 1985
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.2" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 11 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 6 and higher

Customer Reviews

title says it all!

YES, the mazes are quite dazzling. I would say that they are even aMAZEing! The description says the creator is "famous" German artist and designer Ulrich Koch. Despite this claim of fame, I cannot find any info at all about him on the internet. If you know any information about this genius please let me know!