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Legend of Zelda Triforce Hanayama Metal Brain Teaser, Level 5, Ages 12+ — gift idea
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Legend of Zelda Triforce Hanayama Metal Brain Teaser, Level 5, Ages 12+

A licensed Zelda Triforce metal disentanglement puzzle, level 5 difficulty.

85/ 100
CTG scoreSafe betHow we score
Budget $15 to $30 Indicative range, today's price on the store
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Where it ranks in our guides

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Scores by criterion

Proven reliability 93
Satisfaction and consistency of user feedback over time.
Perceived value 78
How valuable it feels compared with the budget.
Bond and memory 76
What the gift says about the relationship, and what remains months later.
Originality 86
The opposite of the cliché expected for this recipient.
Novelty 84
Age of the product since it went on sale: top score for the first three months, then it declines over time.

Pros and cons

What we like

  • Hanayama metal puzzle rated at difficulty level 5
  • Four interlocked pieces in the shape of the Triforce
  • Doubles as a shiny desk piece once it is solved
  • Aimed at ages 12 and up

What may bother

  • Hard enough to frustrate casual puzzlers, especially at the start
  • Putting it back together is a second challenge after taking it apart
  • A small object that is easy to leave in a drawer

Our verdict

85 / 100

Perfect for someone who likes a stubborn puzzle and knows the Triforce on sight. It is a clever stocking filler for older kids and adults. Do not give it to anyone who wants a quick win.

Best forZelda fans who enjoy genuinely difficult puzzles
Best occasionBirthday, Christmas
Avoid ifSkip it for younger children or anyone who gets frustrated easily, since it is rated level 5.
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Frequently asked questions

How hard is a level 5 Hanayama puzzle?

Hanayama rates its puzzles 1 (easiest) to 6 (hardest); level 5 is considered quite challenging.

Is it officially licensed?

Yes, it is an officially licensed Legend of Zelda product.

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How we score

The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →

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