Traffic 15
Description
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. 10 × 10 cm (frame)
•Pieces: 15
•Material: High-quality transparent and colored acrylic
•Designer: Yuu Asaka (Japan)
•Difficulty: High – unpredictable and tricky
•Packaging: Elegant box, perfect as a gift or collector’s item
At first glance, Traffic 15 looks simple – just 15 pieces to fit. But the shapes are deceptive and don’t slot in where you expect them to. The result is a puzzle that both frustrates and fascinates, delivering immense satisfaction once solved.