Grecian Bottle Puzzle

The ancient Greeks gave birth to a treasure trove of wisdom that we take for granted—including a love of knowledge and a formal system of logic.

The Grecian Bottle puts that logic to the test. Use your wits and hands to free the wooden dowel, nut and bolt, metal pin, and wooden ball from this glass bottle. You'll need a creative mind, steady nerves, and plenty of patience. To fully master the Grecian Bottle, put the assortment of objects back the way you found them and pass the puzzle on to someone else.

When challenged to solve the puzzle of the Gordian knot, Alexander the Great decided to destroy it. While you could simply smash the glass to pieces to solve the riddle of the Grecian Bottle, it’s much more rewarding (and involves less cleanup) to use your mind.