The Taurus (4-Color)
A tactile mechanical puzzle that delights and confounds.
Description
The Taurus (4-Color) is an advanced mechanical puzzle built around a fascinating 3D mechanism. Three interwoven bead tracks pass through a rotating core, forming two independent loops where four different colors must ultimately be sorted into groups.
Scramble and solve by cycling the beads through the loops and rotating the central rotor. Moves that improve one section often disrupt another, making careful planning and spatial reasoning essential.
The mechanism is smooth, tactile, and precise, with a satisfying snap as the rotor aligns and the beads glide through the tracks. It’s equally enjoyable as a serious brain teaser or as a focused, hands-on fidget.
Because the puzzle uses four bead colors interacting across two loops, the number of possible states is enormous. Even the standard solution requires sustained focus and careful thinking. Alternate solutions, such as alternating colors in both tracks, are expected to be possible but not yet confirmed.
Objective
Difficulty Level: 7/10
3D printed in PLA, a durable plant-based thermoplastic. Keep away from intense heat and don't store in direct sunlight.
⚠️Safety notice: While balls remain securely in tracks under normal use (and our thorough drop testing), deliberate misuse (e.g. prying with tools) may dislodge them, creating a choking hazard. Not suitable for children. Ages 14+.