The 2026 Competition Entries

• 66 puzzles entered; the 2026 Competition Entries page includes images and descriptions
• The Puzzlers' Award is selected by IPP attendees; all other prizes selected by the Judging Committee

The Nob Yoshigahara Puzzle Design Competition was established in 2001 to promote and recognize innovative new designs of mechanical puzzles. The twenty-sixth annual competition began late last year, with judging and awards at IPP43 (June 2026).