In ancient Pompeii, screws were essential to everyday life and industry – especially for pressing wine and olive oil – and screw mechanics went on to shape steam engines, machine tools and much more. Bolts of Pompeii, designed by renowned puzzle inventor Oskar van Deventer, challenges you to untangle six interlocked metal screws. Once you've separated them, can you wind them back together again?
- Difficulty: 4/5
- Ages: 8+
- Metal disassembly puzzle – part of the True Genius collection
- Screen-free brainteaser and a great gift