Oleo 20

Yuu Asaka was born in Takasaki, Japan, and studied art at Akita University. During his third year, he decided to design a puzzle as part of a project. He wanted to explore unspoken assumptions and rules created by people, and the result was a fascinating puzzle that requires true “out-of-the-box” thinking to solve.

He is the creator of Jigsaw 29 – the puzzle that received an “Honorable Mention” at the Nob Yoshigahara Puzzle Design Competition 2018. Since then, he has continued to develop a long series of puzzles called “Play Time,” including Jigsaw 19, Wave 5, Wave 7, and Ice 9.

•Type: Frame and packing puzzle in acrylic
•Dimensions: approx. 12 × 12 cm (frame)
•Pieces: 20
•Material: High-quality transparent and colored acrylic
•Designer: Yuu Asaka (Japan)
•Difficulty: High – requires perseverance and problem-solving
•Packaging: Elegant box, perfect as a gift or collector’s item

At first glance, Oleo 20 seems simple, but the twenty pieces are shaped in ways that defy initial expectations. The puzzle combines frustration and satisfaction, rewarding patience and creativity.