Unleash a vintage brain-teaser with the Check-A-Board Puzzle!

Step back in time and challenge your mind with a piece of puzzle history. We're offering a genuine Frederick Warne Checkerboard Puzzle, a classic brain-teaser that has delighted and frustrated puzzle enthusiasts for generations. This isn't just a puzzle; it's a window into the past, possibly dating back to the 1930s.

Also known by a variety of names including the Try & Do It Puzzle and the Weekly Telegraph Chessboard Puzzle, this elusive game was an unexpected creation from Frederick Warne, a publisher more famous for books. The puzzle consists of 12 thin, handcrafted wooden pieces of varying shapes. The seemingly impossible task? To arrange them all into a perfect 8x8 chessboard. The secret to its enduring challenge lies in the way the pieces were cut—haphazardly, ensuring no two puzzles are quite the same.

This particular puzzle is in remarkable condition. The 12 pieces are all present and remain in good shape, ready to be arranged and rearranged in your quest for a solution. The original box is also a treasure in itself. It is still strong and intact, its vibrant black, white, and turquoise design unfaded by time. The subtle surface discolouration on the box is a badge of honour, a testament to its age and authenticity that simply cannot be replicated.

Don't be fooled by its simple appearance. This puzzle is notoriously difficult. Contemporary reviews, printed right on the box's underside, speak volumes about the challenge within. Phrases like "Spent the week-end trying to solve it" and "The whole family is trying to do it" echo the same struggles faced by countless players over the decades. One particularly exasperated reviewer even wrote, "There must be a piece missing," while another, in utter disbelief, asked, "Is there a solution?" We promise, there is. For your peace of mind and to prevent the same level of frustration, we have included the solution.

This isn't just a game; it’s a collector's item, a conversation starter, and a true test of wit. Whether you're a seasoned puzzler or looking for a unique vintage find, the Frederick Warne Checkerboard Puzzle offers an unforgettable challenge. Can you solve the puzzle that stumped generations?

Secure this piece of puzzling history for your collection today.