Making Your Own "Have a Heart" Puzzles

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the creation of "Have a Heart" puzzles, exploring personal experiences, techniques, and the perception of these puzzles as logical challenges or magic tricks. Participants share anecdotes and opinions on the enjoyment and complexity of making and solving these puzzles.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions their father made a "Have a Heart" puzzle, highlighting its fun and cost-effective nature.
  • Another participant expresses surprise at the idea of making such puzzles but acknowledges their enjoyment of them.
  • Some participants note that others may perceive the puzzles as impossible or akin to magic tricks, requiring logical reasoning to understand.
  • One participant humorously admits to modifying a puzzle by cutting through the wire and soldering it back together, indicating a playful approach to the challenge.
  • Another participant references Smokey Yunick, suggesting a light-hearted acceptance of unconventional methods in solving puzzles.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the enjoyment of "Have a Heart" puzzles and the creativity involved in making them, but there are differing views on the perception of these puzzles as either logical challenges or magic tricks.

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect personal experiences and opinions that may not be universally applicable, and the discussion includes humor and playful banter that may influence interpretations of the puzzle-making process.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in puzzle creation, logic games, or those who enjoy playful problem-solving may find this discussion engaging.

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Has anyone made their own ?

dad made the" have a heart" puzzle for us kids years ago, they can be fun and
cheap to make.
http://www.puzzles.ca/puzzles_2.html
 
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I never even thought of it, but it's a good idea. I love playing with them.
 
Danger said:
I never even thought of it, but it's a good idea. I love playing with them.

Some people take one look and say it is impossible, then that it is a magic trick.
they take some convincing that it is just logic. :smile:
 
omg, you bring up all of my horrid past secrets! yes...I did cut through the wire..remove the hoop and soder it back together...there are you happy now?
 
Another devotee of Smokey Yunick-style cheating.:approve: :devil: :biggrin:
 
hypatia said:
omg, you bring up all of my horrid past secrets! yes...I did cut through the wire..remove the hoop and soder it back together...there are you happy now?

Is this the tip of the ice berg? :biggrin:
 
Why its a honor to be mentioned in any context of Smokey Yunick:wink:
If you can't beat them, steal there battery!
 
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