Creative Crafthouse: 8 Queens

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Arrange the 4 boards to form an 8x8 grid such that no queen (star shape) is repeated on any column, row, or any diagonal, thus making them safe from attack from a chess type move w here Queens can move horizontally, vertically, and diagonally. Although the puzzle does not appear difficult, it is shockingly hard to solve, with over 12,000 orientations possible and only 1 possible solution. Makes an excellent desk or coffee table type puzzle, because people are willing to try it and often get absorbed in it, thinking a solution is close at hand. (probably not:)) Woods used are 1/4" thick Maine hardwoods and may be Ash, Maple or Birch. Made in Florida . Based on an old design found in Robspuzzlepage.com. Level of Difficulty: Level 3 Show more