The Nob
Yoshigahara Puzzle Design Competition was established in 2001 to promote and recognize innovative new designs of mechanical puzzles.
- 66 puzzles entered; the 2026 Competition Entries page includes design names, images, and descriptions.
- The Puzzlers' Award is selected by IPP
attendees; all other prizes selected by Judging Committee.
Puzzle of the Year
Puzzlers' Award, Jury Grand Prize
Elbow Room
Goh Pit Khiam
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Jury 1st Prize
Red Treasure
Benno de Grote
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Jury Honorable Mention |
Cross Twist
Yasunari Makino
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Ice Cream SandWitch
Alexander Dangl
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Mystifying Mushroom
William Waite
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One Way or Another
Alexander Magyarics
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Step by Step
Yavuz Demirhan
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Top 10 Vote Getters
The following designs were in the top-10 in voting for the Puzzlers' Award,
but were not otherwise recognized with a formal Jury prize. |
4L Mix - Yasunari Makino
Loach Bed - Osanori Yamamoto
Locus - Boaz Feldman
Minimal Toyko - Frederic Boucher
Pizzeria Italiana - Sergio Amateis
Shift Happens - Kelly Snache
A 3-Piece Puzzle - Osanori Yamamoto
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