I struggled with this one for a couple days even after watching the video. The first piece didn't want to slide out for some reason. I finally got it to go in place and now this one is a breeze to take apart and put back together. Thanks for the help!!!
PSA: If you are in the same boat as a lot of people and can't get your puzzle open even while following along. It's not you, it's the puzzle, unfortunately these are mass produced casts. They aren't all perfect. My UFO puzzle will not ever come apart by hand, you have to get the pieces aligned and pry it out with a small flat blade screwdriver. My friends UFO however when properly aligned the piece will literally fall out. As much as I love Hanayama puzzles this is my 2nd puzzle that has had a similar problem. The tolerances should be made in a way that it should never prevent you from solving the puzzle. And thank you Ross for another fantastic solution video. I absolutely hate having to look at a solution but after almost a year revisiting this damn puzzle I'm glad I did.
That's definitely what's wrong with mine. I had to use a paperclip and pick the key piece out, because it wouldn't drop on its own. The fact that I had to use a tool means this was a poorly designed puzzle.
@@yourlocalsociopath9303 I struggled with mine for 4 days before realizing it wasn't going to come apart. Ultimately, I had to pry the piece out with a screwdriver and file down the points on the inside so that it could "drop" out the way the solution explains. Now it works exactly how it should, but it took some modification.
Explanation was on point! Followed your direction step by step verbatim and was surprised at how easy it was to take apart and get back together. Great Video, Thanks!
Man, that one was so hard, I had go online to figure it out. Even when I got the first one out, it took me another 20 min to get the second one out, I felt like throwing this little gadget through my window, really tests your patience, Sheeeesh! That was a doozy! Thanks for your help!
You can do it! This one just takes a lot of patience and perseverance. Keep trying those 4 different combinations of pieces and trying to slide that first piece out. It's very hard to do but you can definitely do it.
@@RossDM None of theese slides works for me. I got the first piece peaking out about 3mm or so but there it got totally jammed. Had to use a flat screwdriver to remove it. Not a very satisfying way to solve it to say the least. Unfortunately it it gets stuck in the same position on its way back (and I don't think tools would help to force it togeather). Seems like it has too small margins in the correct sequence. This is not a level 4 in my book. I found both Chain and Square much easier.
@@feelfreefpv It's very tough to get them out, even when the 4 sphere pieces are lined up correctly, although it shouldn't need a screwdriver or force to remove it when they are lined up. Putting it together should be much easier because you can see if they are lined up correctly or not. Also make sure you're using the right side of the shell pieces (one hole is bigger than the other). I agree with you on the rating, this is way harder than a lot of level 5's and 6's
Queasy, you may have the same issue as I. There are three pieces labeled 2 in my puzzle. There should be a number 1 that slides more easily out between the two 2:s. It is possible even with my combination of pieces but some serious force may be needed.
Awesome video dude! Little amazon stocking stuffer that I quickly realized was a lil' bit more than a 4/6 difficulty. Really appreciate the back track of reassembling as well!
I have found an error in my puzzle. There are three identical pieces marked 2 and one marked 3. No surprise it cant slide as easily as in your solution. Instead it often gets totally jammed. Extremely hard to reassembe :( But that makes my puzzle a unique level 7 challenge :D Finnaly got it back togeather.
Wow that's interesting... I've never heard of a problem like that with any Hanayama puzzle. That's quite an error they've made. The first ever Level 7 puzzle...
First I really appreciate your video explaining this PITA puzzle. Usually I can do just about any puzzle with a little work and I never ask for help. I can even complete a Rubik's cube with little effort. But this ufo has been within reach for years and I still never got it no matter how many times I watch your video. I've had dozens of friends try and fail. 😢
I don't normally yell online but OH MY GOODNESS!!! THANK YOU!!!! I've watched several videos, yet knowing exactly what needs to be done, I was never successful - until watching *this* video. Having been at this one and off for months now, I can't tell you how much I appreciate the video. Finally solved!
Ross I actually solved the ufo puzzle another way. By having one line at 3oclock and 9oclock on the hanayama ufo side and having another line on the smaller hole side at 11oclock and 5oclock the puzzle opens to almost completely apart but then with much work and trial and error it came apart and put it back together with two in one hole 1and 2 piece and 3and 2 piece and anyway now thing doesn’t turn correctly so I think I may have put it in wrong. Either way I wasn’t going to watch your video and cheat myself from solving it. Thought you might give it a try and see if you can get apart that way as well. Be blessed my friend! Shalom
The box says this is a level four but i beg to differ. This is so frustrating for me that I been tempted to throw it as far as I can and never try to find it. I bought a level 6 with it and got the level six one done. Even with this video, I have yet to get this puzzle done
I just threw mine into the back of my closet. I've done a ton of hanayama and this is the only puzzle I've ever bought that I have genuine buyers remorse. Thank you for the video though.
I'm an avid Hanayama puzzle collector, levels 3-6. I'm wondering if you recommend other puzzles from other companies that are not Hanayama. Thank you for your time.
I've watched about five videos on this so far. This video is by far the best, but even though I've identified the wedge with the lip or barrier and keep it on the bottom, I can't get it apart. A couple of times one of the wedges seems a little loose, and even came over the edge of the circle a bit, but nothing I do can make it go further. edit: I couldn't shake it out and eventually the only way to get it out was to use a screwdriver and pry it out. Definitely don7t like this puzzle.
@@RossDM Yes. Now it's easy. It slips out with no problem. It was just that first time it really didn't want to come out of there. Each time since then has been a lot easier. Thank you.
Itried for weeks trying to slide the puzzle apart with the ball inside I never thought to get a piece apart. I love this puzzle. I carry it with me just cause it was a gift from my daughter and I love this solution. I'm on to the infinity puzzle that looks like a "8" So far coaster, UFO, news, dial. Those are the ones I've done and coaster was rather easy. And news was stupid. This UFO I love.
Ha! I did exactly the same... kept trying to slide it apart. I definitely have more of a love/hate situation with this one though, it was hard work. I found the infinity much easier than this one, even though it's a higher difficulty. Good luck!
Coaster is a nightmare for me. I hate those layered puzzles, like Ring also. My brain just doesn't process them well. I found Infinity easier than Coaster. Agree on NEWS... Ridiculous puzzle. You literally can't DO anything to have any fun, and the mechanism isn't logic based so it's essentially luck or puzzle experience. Not my cup of tea.
I had this puzzle for about two months, this is by far the roughest puzzle Hanayama has, I have done other level 6s with a ton more ease, I knew I was close to solving it, I knew it had something to do with the insides lining up perfect, but my mistake was thinking everything slid apart. Seeing this solved, does not make this puzzle any easier, and they are numbered on the inside it is super hard to see on the video, and even smaller in real life, but they are there. I thought they were not at first. Very tricky, very smart puzzle.
How much pressure are you applying on the first piece? I keep trying your way but I can only get it out by shaking it. And even then, it still takes forever sometimes.
A very small amount of pressure. It's more resting your finger on it and letting gravity do the work. The key is getting the edge of it over the lip of the shell piece first. Hope this helps!
I know this is a super old video, but i cant get it! Ive been working at it for a week and im getting worried i dented the inside whwn i dropped it or something. Ive done all 3 combos and i only get a LITTLE wiggle room from one of them
Hi Calvin. I'd be very surprised if you've dented it from dropping it (unless 'dropping' actually means smashing it against a wall lol) Here's what I'd say... firstly, there are 4 combos so there's a chance you've just not found the right one yet. It's more likely that the one with the little wiggle room is the right one, so double check you're trying to get it out of the bigger of the two sides. Other than that, it's just a case of keep trying it. It's extremely hard and frustrating to do. Let me know how you get on!
@@RossDM sorry! So like 15 mins after posting this, i got the first piece out!!! Your helpful video saying this is tedious restored my hope as a puzzle solver. Thanks man!
It is possible to assemble in the wrong order which does then require quite a bit more force, however, with how hard it is to get out anyway, I'd keep trying to separate it without force and focus on trying the different orders
Struggling with this for days, even after seeing the solution it won't come apart, I'll get it eventually thank you, I do suspect mine's faulty, yes that's it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Great video (I don't really suspect mine's faulty, joking on that one).
I saw in another video and found out for myself that if you jiggle the puzzle after identifying and positioning the first piece, that it can come out easier (for me at least). I used an up/down motion and tapped the puzzle against my palm and that got it started. Once I went to move the first piece tho, it slipped right back into the sphere. I found success after vibrating the puzzle with my massage gun lol. (Sometimes you gotta think outside the box). Reassembling it now and I’m stuck getting the first piece back in again. Gonna tinker with it a bit more (might employ that massage gun again too). Thanks for such a helpful tutorial on this puzzle. Can’t wait to tell my nephew that I have gotten it done. He’s been working on this thing for over a year lol.
Mine are labled differently i have 2 number 1 pieces and one number 2 piece the number 2 has one high border but the number ones are identical with no boarders what do i need to do!?
Wow, that's just a wrongly put together UFO puzzle by Hanayama. It makes it easier for you because there'll be more options for orientations which allow the disassembly. I've had someone comment previously saying they had the wrong combination of pieces too. I think theirs made it extremely hard to solve because there was no number 1 piece.
I’ve tried this puzzle for 10 days and haven’t got it. I’m so close to giving up and leaving on my shelf forever. I’ve tried EVERYTHING to take it apart but it won’t. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong but it’s got to the point where I think it’s broken since it doesn’t come apart. Can anyone feel my pain? Or am I just dumb.
Everyone who has every tried the UFO puzzle feels your pain. It's extremely tough... I'd suggest just leaving it for a day or two then come back to it and keep trying to slide that piece out by trying the four combinations. You'll solve it eventually, just keep at it.
RossDM - Puzzle Solving how far out will the 1 piece slide out? Will it be almost out or a millimeter or 2 because I’ve gotten it to just barely slide out but won’t come out.
Ross -i cannot see the wedges like you show in the video--can't get the 4 pieces apart far enough to see which piece is the right one to coax out--tried for hours !!!
If you can't see which one is which it'll make it tougher but still do-able. You'll have to try more options for the right combination. Instead of the 4 options, you'll have 16 (I think). Good luck!
This is an incredibly tough one to solve. The only thing I can say is to keep trying to get the 4 pieces lined up correctly then just keep working on sliding that first piece out. It just takes persistence the first time you solve it.
RossDM - Puzzle Solving lol thanks after tiping that i solved it i just had to move around the other pieces to free it i guess i had “The cross” too tight or i had them lined up too well for it to move. Great video
Hmm... the only thing I can suggest is to keep trying the 4 different combinations until you find one that has more movement in it, then just keep trying get that piece over the lip of the shell piece. It's really hard to do so it can take ages to take apart. Keep going!
RossDM - Puzzle Solving thank you! I finally got it to work! Now I need to put it together... thx for responding EDIT: I figured it out thank u so much I subbed
I didn't read all of the comments as they all mostly seem to be the same. Is there any other method of solving this puzzle mentioned? I was able to take it apart and put it together 3 times using another method but it was difficult to recreate so I came searching once I started questioning my own method.
@@doubadia Not that I know of. I would imagine the other method is sliding the shell pieces apart whilst the 4 sphere pieces are in a specific position? I know that's quite do-able with 3 pieces still inside, not managed it with 4 though. Unless it's a different method altogether?
I have to say this is least liked of my puzzles, not because of the complexity but because I just can't grasp these shiny bits and try to slot them in. They go all over the place. I have no grip on them then they drop into the wrong bit on reassembly!
Greetings, after seeing the solution I cannot reproduce it.... I mean: I look for the piece with the 2 large thingies and try to make the opposite piece fall off (with the logo looking towards the table!), but it does not... i tried the other 3 combinations but only 1 of them SLIGHTLY appears to be more loose than the others... did I break my puzzle (since I naively applied pressure on all 4 pieces, maybe too much) or do I need to try harder? 2 days and no clue whats wrong with my ufo! Hope you can help me and thanks for your patience!
Hi Canna, once you've got the right combination it's still quite hard to get the piece out. I'd suggest the piece that appears slightly more loose than the others is probably the right combination. Try going back to that combination and keep trying to slide that piece out. I don't think you've broke your puzzle, I think it's just a very hard solution. Good luck and let me know how you get on.
I discovered these puzzles not long ago and I am now addicted. I now have 16 that ranges from 1-6 in difficulty. I also got the Cryptex Da Vinci Code Mini Cryptex Lock Puzzle Boxes. I was a fan of the movie and it's pretty nice, but not hard to do. I'd recommend it as just a small safe lock box to keep small things in, yes someone could steal the whole thing. It's very heavy so it can be used as a self defense weapon. Anyway, I see your collection on the wall and that's what I want to do, but I've thrown away my boxes,
dude love your videos but what kind of magic are you using to put that 3rd piece in, I've tried absolutely everything. not sure if it matters but I have one 3 two 2's and a 1 piece. i just cant get that 3rd piece in for the life of me.
That's the hardest part. Firstly, there's no real way of knowing if you've got each piece in the right place.Secondly, for the wiggle itself, it just takes practise. I'm afraid the only advice I can give is to keep trying each of those possible orientations. Let me know if you manage to do it.
I dont think i have EVER been this f****** angry. I got nr 1 out easy, but number 2.... i have been stuck on nr 2 for the past 6hr. I woke up in the morning fuming because i went to bed fuming. Never in my life have I wanted to break something this much (UPDATE:) I got nr 2 all lignes up didnt get it. Got angry and threw it on the bed. Picked it up with the piece out. Finally at peace Great video btw
I can't stress enough how tough and frustrating this one is to do. All I can suggest is to make sure you've got the right side of the UFO and to keep trying that move to get the first piece out with those 4 possible set ups. Let me know how you get on. Good luck!
@@joehonsaeble2584 Keep trying each different combination and keep trying to wiggle that piece over the edge. We all struggle with this one but you'll get it eventually. Promise.
This puzzle was given to me to solve and I've been working on it for the better part of a day and I can get the lip to drop but nothing else happens. I rotated this thing at least 200 times and nothing works. I'm about to do what another guy said and take a flathead screwdriver to this thing to get the first piece out because it refuses to move. The person who gave it to me has taken it apart but he may have not put it back together properly making it next to impossible to take a part again
It's possible it was put back wrong but unlikely. Once you got the lip over the edge did you use the technique I used the video? Even with the wrong set up it can work.
I have watched many different videos of solving this puzzle, and I know how to identify the different pieces, and how they are supposed to come out, but I still can't get that first piece loose enough to come out. I normally have no trouble solving the level 6 hanayama puzzles, and this one is only supposed to be a level 4, but I would rate it as level 5, and believe mine has abnormaly tight tolerances and can't loosen the first piece by gravity alone, and needs to be pushed from the other side.
It's super tough to do. First thing is to just keep trying it and tinkering with it slightly. I once got the first piece out when it was in the wrong orientation so it is possible to do if the position is wrong. I've also had someone comment saying they had a wrong set up and had 3 piece 2's in there. it's very unlikely but it could be the same for you.
@@RossDM I've identified the #3 part, but of the other 3 pieces, 2 won't budge at all, and the last one will only come out about 1/8" and then only if I push it from the other side. I even tried turning the ball around so the #3 was the other side and the same results. This was with the other 3 pieces in each of the 3 possible configuration. Now I just wonder how the hell they got it together.
Piece literally gets to the edge and doesn’t come out I’ve been trying for like an hour and I swear I’ve never been this pissed off I’ve tried every fucking way possible it just doesn’t work. I have never thrown something for far in the woods in my life before
I realized that the hole on the "UFO" side is slightly bigger than the other side. Idk if you mentioned that or not but once I realized that it worked.
I have about 20 other Hanayama puzzles and this one is total BS. Your video is a massive help though. But like the comment beneath mine, the 1 piece will move a bit, but the 2, 2 and 3 pieces move out of alignment too easily, locking 1 from coming out. I hate this puzzle. I do not recommend buying. EDIT: I think I have a dud. I just got the first piece out, and lo and behold it's labeled 2. Not 1. I'm ready to pack it in and put this in the bin.
This is so dumb. Great explanation, but this is literally just up to chance. You HAPPEN to have them all in the correct orientation and HAPPEN to drop the piece out the bottom instead of pulling it apart like 99% of people will assume, THEN you get to look inside and figure it out. I had to look up how to solve it because I was making progress pulling it apart, but the inside piece rotated like around the outside piece (which I thought was the solution), but it seized up and I thought I broke it. Turns out nope, it's just an incredibly ridiculous chance "puzzle." What a waste of money
@@StealthyDead Haha I think a lot of people share your frustrations... this isn't one of my favourites either, it's not like it can be worked out like most other Hanayama puzzles.
This puzzle is bogus. For reference, Coil and cake are level 4 as well. I spent 2.5 hours on it. The pieces dont just fall out. Its very finnicky. If it was smoother it would have been better. I also hate the red harring in a level 4 puzzle.
Haha I'm 100% with you. Level 4 is just wrong for this one. It's hard to separate even when you know what to do, that's a sure sign of a level 6 puzzle in my opinion.
@@gilbertogonzalezjr8193 It's a tough one. I imagine you're having no luck with getting the first bit out... All I can say is just keep trying those combinations and sliding that first piece out.
All I can say is keep trying. From what i hear, there's a very small possibility it was assembled wrong but it's just a very tough puzzle to get apart anyway.
No way. I was trying to slide the exterior oieces with the ball inside, having it 'cut in half'. Which did work for some point, the exterior pieces were sliding, having half of a ball each, anx i almost got there but....obviously it wasnt the correct solution....oh well....i am satisfied with myself having thought of a solution like that despite the fact the it didnt work. It sounded rational....anw.thnx for the video. I thought that there was something wrong with the puzzle.
If you watch my video of solving this for the first time you'll see I tried exactly the same as you for well over an hour. It's actually possible to slide apart when you've got just one of the ball pieces out. It's a bit fiddly though.
@@RossDM hello,thnx for your reply. The thing is, seeing the solution takes away all the fun and the satisfaction of solving it by your own. Actually i was "forced" (kinda) to see the solution due to i've come across some puzzles that had either tight or loose parts. I was really struggling to find all the possible solutions but because of their parts being tight, nothing was happeng. Thus i was forced to see their solution. So i feared that that was the case with the UFO puzzle as well. Darn it!
@@paschalisantoniou974 Ah well, there are plenty more puzzles to have a go at instead. You're not alone in your frustrations with this one... there's a reason it's my most viewed video.
@@RossDM i was referring to puzzles from other manufacturers. They either had tight or loose parts. Thats why i got the suspicion that something might be wrong with the UFO as well.... Oh well. I ordered thecylinder and the infinity by hanayama. I will not see any videos having their solutions.... Btw, i am trying to solve a puzzle box and nothing sees to be happening....😂
Some god awful way i put my sphere back together wrong. I somehow forced the number 1 piece in 3rd instead of last. Idk how but finally i got it open somehow getting a number 2 out first.
Yeah, I've heard it is possible to get out without being in the right position. Well done on getting it back out, it's hard enough getting out in the perfect position!
Oh getting the first piece out is fun, but trying to get a 2nd piece out GOOD LUCK the (BEEPING) thing shift all over the god damn place and its a (BEEPING) pain in the ass to get the 3rd piece out!! Its worst then trying to get the 4th one to drop out! The 4th one is easy then it's a absolute ass trying to get one more piece out!
I’ve been trying since Christmas to get this open and after watching so many videos over and over my brain is done. It has been months and I can’t even get one to even slightly wiggle no matter how much I try. Literally my hands have became red from trying for hours straight. Sorry to be over dramatic I’m just over it lol
Haha I like your determination. All I can say is that this is one that requires a lot of patience to separate first time around and a lot of practise to be able to do it consistently. Having said that, I know of someone who had a faulty UFO which had the wrong set of pieces making up the sphere. I'd keep going though, it was still possible for him to separate his UFO puzzle.
RossDM - Puzzle Solving Alrighty, thank you lol. I have taken a bit of a break but I think I’m going to get back into the habit of carrying it around with me. It gives me something to do and hopefully one of these time while fumbling with it I’ll make some progress. Thanks for getting back to me though!
I am struck by how seriously we take this nonsense. I have solved it with your help. But I must admit that it's a real pleasure solving it.
Haha tell me about it... I started a UA-cam channel on this nonsense.
But I agree, the satisfaction of solving them is worth the nonsense.
I struggled with this one for a couple days even after watching the video. The first piece didn't want to slide out for some reason. I finally got it to go in place and now this one is a breeze to take apart and put back together. Thanks for the help!!!
That's brilliant! It takes perseverance and practise to get good at this one. I'm glad the video helped :)
Yep it's funny that it's still very challenging after watching the video
PSA: If you are in the same boat as a lot of people and can't get your puzzle open even while following along. It's not you, it's the puzzle, unfortunately these are mass produced casts. They aren't all perfect. My UFO puzzle will not ever come apart by hand, you have to get the pieces aligned and pry it out with a small flat blade screwdriver. My friends UFO however when properly aligned the piece will literally fall out.
As much as I love Hanayama puzzles this is my 2nd puzzle that has had a similar problem. The tolerances should be made in a way that it should never prevent you from solving the puzzle.
And thank you Ross for another fantastic solution video. I absolutely hate having to look at a solution but after almost a year revisiting this damn puzzle I'm glad I did.
That's definitely what's wrong with mine. I had to use a paperclip and pick the key piece out, because it wouldn't drop on its own. The fact that I had to use a tool means this was a poorly designed puzzle.
So your telling me i struggled for the last 6 hours on a broken puzzle 😡
@@yourlocalsociopath9303 I struggled with mine for 4 days before realizing it wasn't going to come apart. Ultimately, I had to pry the piece out with a screwdriver and file down the points on the inside so that it could "drop" out the way the solution explains. Now it works exactly how it should, but it took some modification.
I definitely think that’s the problem with mine. It just won’t budge despite me doing everything correctly
Explanation was on point! Followed your direction step by step verbatim and was surprised at how easy it was to take apart and get back together. Great Video, Thanks!
Amazing! That's great to hear! Nice work on getting it apart, it's not easy.
Man, that one was so hard, I had go online to figure it out. Even when I got the first one out, it took me another 20 min to get the second one out, I felt like throwing this little gadget through my window, really tests your patience, Sheeeesh! That was a doozy! Thanks for your help!
Tried the solution over the course of a day and cant get it to work, I am simply not going to be able to solve it so I will never touch it again.
You can do it! This one just takes a lot of patience and perseverance. Keep trying those 4 different combinations of pieces and trying to slide that first piece out.
It's very hard to do but you can definitely do it.
@@RossDM None of theese slides works for me. I got the first piece peaking out about 3mm or so but there it got totally jammed. Had to use a flat screwdriver to remove it. Not a very satisfying way to solve it to say the least.
Unfortunately it it gets stuck in the same position on its way back (and I don't think tools would help to force it togeather). Seems like it has too small margins in the correct sequence.
This is not a level 4 in my book. I found both Chain and Square much easier.
@@feelfreefpv It's very tough to get them out, even when the 4 sphere pieces are lined up correctly, although it shouldn't need a screwdriver or force to remove it when they are lined up. Putting it together should be much easier because you can see if they are lined up correctly or not. Also make sure you're using the right side of the shell pieces (one hole is bigger than the other).
I agree with you on the rating, this is way harder than a lot of level 5's and 6's
Queasy, you may have the same issue as I. There are three pieces labeled 2 in my puzzle. There should be a number 1 that slides more easily out between the two 2:s.
It is possible even with my combination of pieces but some serious force may be needed.
@@feelfreefpv I hope this is a rare issue, it'd be a shame if this was the case for a lot of peoples UFO puzzles.
Awesome video dude!
Little amazon stocking stuffer that I quickly realized was a lil' bit more than a 4/6 difficulty.
Really appreciate the back track of reassembling as well!
I have found an error in my puzzle. There are three identical pieces marked 2 and one marked 3. No surprise it cant slide as easily as in your solution. Instead it often gets totally jammed. Extremely hard to reassembe :(
But that makes my puzzle a unique level 7 challenge :D
Finnaly got it back togeather.
Wow that's interesting... I've never heard of a problem like that with any Hanayama puzzle. That's quite an error they've made.
The first ever Level 7 puzzle...
I saw the same comment on another video. It may be human error on the assembly line, grabbing the wrong pieces.
i have a 3 two 2's and a 1
First I really appreciate your video explaining this PITA puzzle. Usually I can do just about any puzzle with a little work and I never ask for help. I can even complete a Rubik's cube with little effort. But this ufo has been within reach for years and I still never got it no matter how many times I watch your video. I've had dozens of friends try and fail. 😢
Do you know how to glaze glass into a frame? Also, do you know a good metal detector to find the UFO that is now in the bushes under my window?
Couldn’t have done it without you. You made an impossible puzzle easy. Thanks for the video my friend
Awesome. Glad it helped!
I don't normally yell online but OH MY GOODNESS!!! THANK YOU!!!! I've watched several videos, yet knowing exactly what needs to be done, I was never successful - until watching *this* video. Having been at this one and off for months now, I can't tell you how much I appreciate the video. Finally solved!
I'll shout back... WOOHOO!
Well done, glad the video helped :)
Ross I actually solved the ufo puzzle another way. By having one line at 3oclock and 9oclock on the hanayama ufo side and having another line on the smaller hole side at 11oclock and 5oclock the puzzle opens to almost completely apart but then with much work and trial and error it came apart and put it back together with two in one hole 1and 2 piece and 3and 2 piece and anyway now thing doesn’t turn correctly so I think I may have put it in wrong. Either way I wasn’t going to watch your video and cheat myself from solving it. Thought you might give it a try and see if you can get apart that way as well. Be blessed my friend! Shalom
The box says this is a level four but i beg to differ. This is so frustrating for me that I been tempted to throw it as far as I can and never try to find it. I bought a level 6 with it and got the level six one done. Even with this video, I have yet to get this puzzle done
I think you're right, this should be a level 5 or 6.
Wow, this video must have ten times as many comments as any other puzzle video you have! Shows how hard it is.
I just threw mine into the back of my closet. I've done a ton of hanayama and this is the only puzzle I've ever bought that I have genuine buyers remorse.
Thank you for the video though.
Did you get it apart before you threw it into the closet?
@@RossDMNo, but I already fished it out and started working on it again. I can't really leave a puzzle unsolved.
@@willlastnameguy8329 Good man
The finger wiggle thing is confusing me. I can't seem to get any of the pieces out. How do I do the finger thing
Its been one year still cant solve it
Oh dear... Is it getting the order right and sliding the first piece out that you're struggling with?
Thanks so much I thought mine was broken but now I can take it apart and put it back together in about five minutes
That's great to hear! I'm glad this helped.
I'm an avid Hanayama puzzle collector, levels 3-6. I'm wondering if you recommend other puzzles from other companies that are not Hanayama. Thank you for your time.
I don't have many puzzles outside of Hanayama at the minute. Maybe once I've done all the Hanayama's I'll have a look at others.
I've watched about five videos on this so far. This video is by far the best, but even though I've identified the wedge with the lip or barrier and keep it on the bottom, I can't get it apart. A couple of times one of the wedges seems a little loose, and even came over the edge of the circle a bit, but nothing I do can make it go further. edit: I couldn't shake it out and eventually the only way to get it out was to use a screwdriver and pry it out. Definitely don7t like this puzzle.
Have you been able to do it again since getting it out with the screwdriver? I found it got easier the more I did it.
@@RossDM Yes. Now it's easy. It slips out with no problem. It was just that first time it really didn't want to come out of there. Each time since then has been a lot easier. Thank you.
@@kirinrex Awesome!
Same i have had this thing for a year now and still wont fall out but the lip does peek out a little
@@supertricktroubleman8578 Once I did it a few times, it got easier, but it's still pretty difficult to get out. It's a bit too tight.
Itried for weeks trying to slide the puzzle apart with the ball inside I never thought to get a piece apart. I love this puzzle. I carry it with me just cause it was a gift from my daughter and I love this solution. I'm on to the infinity puzzle that looks like a "8"
So far coaster, UFO, news, dial. Those are the ones I've done and coaster was rather easy. And news was stupid. This UFO I love.
Ha! I did exactly the same... kept trying to slide it apart. I definitely have more of a love/hate situation with this one though, it was hard work.
I found the infinity much easier than this one, even though it's a higher difficulty. Good luck!
Coaster is a nightmare for me. I hate those layered puzzles, like Ring also. My brain just doesn't process them well. I found Infinity easier than Coaster. Agree on NEWS... Ridiculous puzzle. You literally can't DO anything to have any fun, and the mechanism isn't logic based so it's essentially luck or puzzle experience. Not my cup of tea.
I had this puzzle for about two months, this is by far the roughest puzzle Hanayama has, I have done other level 6s with a ton more ease, I knew I was close to solving it, I knew it had something to do with the insides lining up perfect, but my mistake was thinking everything slid apart. Seeing this solved, does not make this puzzle any easier, and they are numbered on the inside it is super hard to see on the video, and even smaller in real life, but they are there. I thought they were not at first. Very tricky, very smart puzzle.
I agree this one is one of the hardest. I spent a good hour or two trying to do the same as you when solving it for the first time, slide it apart.
I think I got piece 1 falling out now it’s jammed, can you show me how to fix that
Best explanation so far !
Thanks Michael. Glad it helped!
Thank you!!! As an 11 year old girl who had nothing to do, I finished this in 48 minutes !! (My dad and brother couldn’t even get the first one out 😂)
How much pressure are you applying on the first piece? I keep trying your way but I can only get it out by shaking it. And even then, it still takes forever sometimes.
A very small amount of pressure. It's more resting your finger on it and letting gravity do the work. The key is getting the edge of it over the lip of the shell piece first.
Hope this helps!
I took it apart but was having trouble putting it back together, you did a very good job of explaining it thanks man have a good one 😎
My pleasure. Thanks for the feedback!
I know this is a super old video, but i cant get it! Ive been working at it for a week and im getting worried i dented the inside whwn i dropped it or something. Ive done all 3 combos and i only get a LITTLE wiggle room from one of them
Hi Calvin. I'd be very surprised if you've dented it from dropping it (unless 'dropping' actually means smashing it against a wall lol)
Here's what I'd say... firstly, there are 4 combos so there's a chance you've just not found the right one yet. It's more likely that the one with the little wiggle room is the right one, so double check you're trying to get it out of the bigger of the two sides.
Other than that, it's just a case of keep trying it. It's extremely hard and frustrating to do.
Let me know how you get on!
@@RossDM sorry! So like 15 mins after posting this, i got the first piece out!!! Your helpful video saying this is tedious restored my hope as a puzzle solver. Thanks man!
@@calvindonnahoo2035 Thats' brilliant. It is a tough one but it's worth it in the end!
Was able to do it once but cannot get it apart again. Is it possible that I assembled it wrong? I did not use any force during re-assembly.
It is possible to assemble in the wrong order which does then require quite a bit more force, however, with how hard it is to get out anyway, I'd keep trying to separate it without force and focus on trying the different orders
Struggling with this for days, even after seeing the solution it won't come apart, I'll get it eventually thank you, I do suspect mine's faulty, yes that's it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great video (I don't really suspect mine's faulty, joking on that one).
You can do it!
Thanks. You are awesome!
OMG I DID IT TYSM IT TOOK A DAY IM SUBBING YOUR VERY HELPFUL TYSMMM
Awesome! Nice work!
feel very good this is the second vid I watched and was not how I opened it or put it back together ,
Oh really? How did you do it?
I’m struggling getting it back together now lol. Taking apart is easy lol
Nice work, 99% of people (including me) find this extremely hard to disassemble
Exttrene set triangle Solution
Can you remove the small ring
I saw in another video and found out for myself that if you jiggle the puzzle after identifying and positioning the first piece, that it can come out easier (for me at least). I used an up/down motion and tapped the puzzle against my palm and that got it started. Once I went to move the first piece tho, it slipped right back into the sphere. I found success after vibrating the puzzle with my massage gun lol. (Sometimes you gotta think outside the box). Reassembling it now and I’m stuck getting the first piece back in again. Gonna tinker with it a bit more (might employ that massage gun again too). Thanks for such a helpful tutorial on this puzzle. Can’t wait to tell my nephew that I have gotten it done. He’s been working on this thing for over a year lol.
I think i reassembled it wrong, can i get them out again?
It's possible, it's just harder to get out. Good luck!
Mine are labled differently i have 2 number 1 pieces and one number 2 piece the number 2 has one high border but the number ones are identical with no boarders what do i need to do!?
Wow, that's just a wrongly put together UFO puzzle by Hanayama.
It makes it easier for you because there'll be more options for orientations which allow the disassembly.
I've had someone comment previously saying they had the wrong combination of pieces too. I think theirs made it extremely hard to solve because there was no number 1 piece.
I’ve tried this puzzle for 10 days and haven’t got it. I’m so close to giving up and leaving on my shelf forever. I’ve tried EVERYTHING to take it apart but it won’t. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong but it’s got to the point where I think it’s broken since it doesn’t come apart. Can anyone feel my pain? Or am I just dumb.
Everyone who has every tried the UFO puzzle feels your pain. It's extremely tough...
I'd suggest just leaving it for a day or two then come back to it and keep trying to slide that piece out by trying the four combinations.
You'll solve it eventually, just keep at it.
RossDM - Puzzle Solving how far out will the 1 piece slide out? Will it be almost out or a millimeter or 2 because I’ve gotten it to just barely slide out but won’t come out.
@@jr-mt9fi If you can get it over the lip of the edge then you've got the right piece. Does that help?
RossDM - Puzzle Solving makes sense. cheers mate!
@@jr-mt9fi No worries
Ross -i cannot see the wedges like you show in the video--can't get the 4 pieces apart far enough to see which piece is the right one to coax out--tried for hours !!!
If you can't see which one is which it'll make it tougher but still do-able. You'll have to try more options for the right combination. Instead of the 4 options, you'll have 16 (I think).
Good luck!
@@RossDM okay thanks--i do not think i have enough patients yikes--tried for another hour
Everytime I move the piece to the lip the others rearrange when I wiggle it
Yeah, that makes it tougher than it already is, trying to keep pieces in certain positions.
Good luck, hope you get it done soon!
Thanks so much dude
Watched every video on this puzzle and still cant solve it for the life of me
This is an incredibly tough one to solve. The only thing I can say is to keep trying to get the 4 pieces lined up correctly then just keep working on sliding that first piece out.
It just takes persistence the first time you solve it.
RossDM - Puzzle Solving lol thanks after tiping that i solved it i just had to move around the other pieces to free it i guess i had “The cross” too tight or i had them lined up too well for it to move. Great video
@@pearlssbu8749 Awesome! Well done & thanks
i cant seem to open mine...
Hmm... the only thing I can suggest is to keep trying the 4 different combinations until you find one that has more movement in it, then just keep trying get that piece over the lip of the shell piece.
It's really hard to do so it can take ages to take apart.
Keep going!
RossDM - Puzzle Solving thank you! I finally got it to work! Now I need to put it together... thx for responding
EDIT: I figured it out thank u so much I subbed
@@JaceB99 Awesome! Well done... thanks for subbing
Thank you sir
I didn't read all of the comments as they all mostly seem to be the same. Is there any other method of solving this puzzle mentioned? I was able to take it apart and put it together 3 times using another method but it was difficult to recreate so I came searching once I started questioning my own method.
Your method is so much more reliable BTW.
@@doubadia Not that I know of. I would imagine the other method is sliding the shell pieces apart whilst the 4 sphere pieces are in a specific position? I know that's quite do-able with 3 pieces still inside, not managed it with 4 though.
Unless it's a different method altogether?
I have to say this is least liked of my puzzles, not because of the complexity but because I just can't grasp these shiny bits and try to slot them in. They go all over the place. I have no grip on them then they drop into the wrong bit on reassembly!
Greetings,
after seeing the solution I cannot reproduce it.... I mean:
I look for the piece with the 2 large thingies and try to make the opposite piece fall off (with the logo looking towards the table!), but it does not... i tried the other 3 combinations but only 1 of them SLIGHTLY appears to be more loose than the others... did I break my puzzle (since I naively applied pressure on all 4 pieces, maybe too much) or do I need to try harder? 2 days and no clue whats wrong with my ufo!
Hope you can help me and thanks for your patience!
Hi Canna, once you've got the right combination it's still quite hard to get the piece out. I'd suggest the piece that appears slightly more loose than the others is probably the right combination. Try going back to that combination and keep trying to slide that piece out.
I don't think you've broke your puzzle, I think it's just a very hard solution.
Good luck and let me know how you get on.
@@RossDM Thank you! I will continue to try and fiddle with it.
@@cannavacciuolo4532 Good luck!
@@RossDM Thank you :) Keep up the good work! Love it :D
@@RossDM I GOT IT, FINALLY! Thank you ^^, definitely an intriguing puzzle!
I'm honestly about to engrave a number on each piece so I can keep track of the pieces while I'm attempting to take it apart.
I discovered these puzzles not long ago and I am now addicted. I now have 16 that ranges from 1-6 in difficulty. I also got the Cryptex Da Vinci Code Mini Cryptex Lock Puzzle Boxes. I was a fan of the movie and it's pretty nice, but not hard to do. I'd recommend it as just a small safe lock box to keep small things in, yes someone could steal the whole thing. It's very heavy so it can be used as a self defense weapon. Anyway, I see your collection on the wall and that's what I want to do, but I've thrown away my boxes,
That's quite a collection already. Plenty more to go, and you can make it look good without the boxes.
@@RossDM Thanks, I''ll be working on the Rotor and Spiral puzzle we it gets here. I believe they are a lvl 6.
dude love your videos but what kind of magic are you using to put that 3rd piece in, I've tried absolutely everything. not sure if it matters but I have one 3 two 2's and a 1 piece. i just cant get that 3rd piece in for the life of me.
Zero magic involved but it is very fiddly. Keep trying, you'll get it.
Finally got the first piece out.
Awesome! Well done
I can't get the number 1 back in 😫 both numbers 2 are lined up and it won't slide in.
Finally got it through. I'm thinking when I put the 2 number 2 in there it got flipped with he high side. I I redid it and it slid in smoothly
how did he know what one was number three though
You can open up the corners slightly and see the piece that has the big border on each side. Hope this helps!
I can’t figure out how to wiggle it out
That's the hardest part. Firstly, there's no real way of knowing if you've got each piece in the right place.Secondly, for the wiggle itself, it just takes practise.
I'm afraid the only advice I can give is to keep trying each of those possible orientations.
Let me know if you manage to do it.
RossDM - Puzzle Solving I currently have 3 of the 4 pieces put back together
@@shaybies That's brilliant. Well done!
I dont think i have EVER been this f****** angry. I got nr 1 out easy, but number 2.... i have been stuck on nr 2 for the past 6hr. I woke up in the morning fuming because i went to bed fuming.
Never in my life have I wanted to break something this much
(UPDATE:)
I got nr 2 all lignes up didnt get it. Got angry and threw it on the bed. Picked it up with the piece out.
Finally at peace
Great video btw
How do people do this?!! I did what he did and still haven’t gotten open!
I can't stress enough how tough and frustrating this one is to do.
All I can suggest is to make sure you've got the right side of the UFO and to keep trying that move to get the first piece out with those 4 possible set ups.
Let me know how you get on. Good luck!
@@joehonsaeble2584 Keep trying each different combination and keep trying to wiggle that piece over the edge.
We all struggle with this one but you'll get it eventually. Promise.
I just took the first piece out and slid the horizontal pieces
This puzzle was given to me to solve and I've been working on it for the better part of a day and I can get the lip to drop but nothing else happens. I rotated this thing at least 200 times and nothing works. I'm about to do what another guy said and take a flathead screwdriver to this thing to get the first piece out because it refuses to move. The person who gave it to me has taken it apart but he may have not put it back together properly making it next to impossible to take a part again
It's possible it was put back wrong but unlikely. Once you got the lip over the edge did you use the technique I used the video? Even with the wrong set up it can work.
I cannot get it back together to save my life lmao
The one I have has a bigger piece than there should be I’ve tried and it is stuck to something impossible to do
One of the pieces in the middle is bigger than the others because it has a lip around it. Is that what you mean?
Grazie bro
I have watched many different videos of solving this puzzle, and I know how to identify the different pieces, and how they are supposed to come out, but I still can't get that first piece loose enough to come out. I normally have no trouble solving the level 6 hanayama puzzles, and this one is only supposed to be a level 4, but I would rate it as level 5, and believe mine has abnormaly tight tolerances and can't loosen the first piece by gravity alone, and needs to be pushed from the other side.
It's super tough to do. First thing is to just keep trying it and tinkering with it slightly.
I once got the first piece out when it was in the wrong orientation so it is possible to do if the position is wrong. I've also had someone comment saying they had a wrong set up and had 3 piece 2's in there. it's very unlikely but it could be the same for you.
@@RossDM I've identified the #3 part, but of the other 3 pieces, 2 won't budge at all, and the last one will only come out about 1/8" and then only if I push it from the other side. I even tried turning the ball around so the #3 was the other side and the same results. This was with the other 3 pieces in each of the 3 possible configuration.
Now I just wonder how the hell they got it together.
@@parapicktog7734 That's a good point, if it went together, it should be possible to take it apart.
I'm not sure I can help any further.
Piece literally gets to the edge and doesn’t come out I’ve been trying for like an hour and I swear I’ve never been this pissed off
I’ve tried every fucking way possible it just doesn’t work. I have never thrown something for far in the woods in my life before
Lol. I've had enough with this puzzle. That's why I'm here looking up the solution. With no sound though. Lol.
I realized that the hole on the "UFO" side is slightly bigger than the other side. Idk if you mentioned that or not but once I realized that it worked.
Yep, that's probably the most important thing to find/know when solving this one. I mention it at the 1:00 minute mark. Well done on solving it!
@@RossDM I was way off and got frustrated after about an hour so I found your video. Thanks for the upload.
@@johnhernandez3134 Oh sweet! Yeah, this one is incredibly tough. Thanks, glad I could help!
To my experience solving Hanayamas, it's not 4, it's level 6 puzzle
I agree
I have about 20 other Hanayama puzzles and this one is total BS. Your video is a massive help though. But like the comment beneath mine, the 1 piece will move a bit, but the 2, 2 and 3 pieces move out of alignment too easily, locking 1 from coming out. I hate this puzzle. I do not recommend buying.
EDIT: I think I have a dud. I just got the first piece out, and lo and behold it's labeled 2. Not 1. I'm ready to pack it in and put this in the bin.
This is so dumb. Great explanation, but this is literally just up to chance. You HAPPEN to have them all in the correct orientation and HAPPEN to drop the piece out the bottom instead of pulling it apart like 99% of people will assume, THEN you get to look inside and figure it out. I had to look up how to solve it because I was making progress pulling it apart, but the inside piece rotated like around the outside piece (which I thought was the solution), but it seized up and I thought I broke it. Turns out nope, it's just an incredibly ridiculous chance "puzzle." What a waste of money
Oh, AND that's IF you were holding it up with the UFO piece on the bottom when you HAPPENED to get the correct orientation. That's soooo stupid.
@@StealthyDead Haha I think a lot of people share your frustrations... this isn't one of my favourites either, it's not like it can be worked out like most other Hanayama puzzles.
This puzzle is bogus. For reference, Coil and cake are level 4 as well. I spent 2.5 hours on it. The pieces dont just fall out. Its very finnicky. If it was smoother it would have been better. I also hate the red harring in a level 4 puzzle.
Haha I'm 100% with you. Level 4 is just wrong for this one. It's hard to separate even when you know what to do, that's a sure sign of a level 6 puzzle in my opinion.
I agree with what you say, but I believe Coil is level 3. That's a really fun puzzle though!
Ive had this damn puzzle for three years, i still cant get it open. I give up.
Ready to throw mine across the room!
An understandable reaction
@@RossDM almost got it but it slipped out of my hands! Arghhhhhhh!😱
Finally got it had a hard time but it is not impossible
Nice work!
I have the GRINDER ready to help me solve this PUZZLE
A very understandable approach.
@@RossDM having no luck
@@gilbertogonzalezjr8193 It's a tough one. I imagine you're having no luck with getting the first bit out... All I can say is just keep trying those combinations and sliding that first piece out.
I now understand why they call this puzzle UFO, unidentified flying object, I took it out in my backyard and through it. Lol....
Haha
One piece isnt coming out I did everything nothing is happening
All I can say is keep trying.
From what i hear, there's a very small possibility it was assembled wrong but it's just a very tough puzzle to get apart anyway.
No way. I was trying to slide the exterior oieces with the ball inside, having it 'cut in half'. Which did work for some point, the exterior pieces were sliding, having half of a ball each, anx i almost got there but....obviously it wasnt the correct solution....oh well....i am satisfied with myself having thought of a solution like that despite the fact the it didnt work. It sounded rational....anw.thnx for the video. I thought that there was something wrong with the puzzle.
If you watch my video of solving this for the first time you'll see I tried exactly the same as you for well over an hour.
It's actually possible to slide apart when you've got just one of the ball pieces out. It's a bit fiddly though.
@@RossDM hello,thnx for your reply. The thing is, seeing the solution takes away all the fun and the satisfaction of solving it by your own.
Actually i was "forced" (kinda) to see the solution due to i've come across some puzzles that had either tight or loose parts. I was really struggling to find all the possible solutions but because of their parts being tight, nothing was happeng. Thus i was forced to see their solution.
So i feared that that was the case with the UFO puzzle as well.
Darn it!
@@paschalisantoniou974 Ah well, there are plenty more puzzles to have a go at instead.
You're not alone in your frustrations with this one... there's a reason it's my most viewed video.
@@RossDM i was referring to puzzles from other manufacturers. They either had tight or loose parts. Thats why i got the suspicion that something might be wrong with the UFO as well....
Oh well. I ordered thecylinder and the infinity by hanayama. I will not see any videos having their solutions....
Btw, i am trying to solve a puzzle box and nothing sees to be happening....😂
@@paschalisantoniou974 Cylinder is one of my favourites, I really enjoyed that. Infinity is good too, you've made two good choices.
I’m going to cry if I don’t get this fucking puzzle done
Nvm I just threw ts away
I still don’t know how to slide it out man
It's very tough to do. Keep trying the method in the video and you'll get it eventually.
Every time I look at it messes up.
It's a tough one
i can't get the last price to go in
Make sure you've put them back in in the right order. Then make sure each piece is lined up correctly so the last piece has room to slide back in.
I watched this video so many times. And it doesn’t make any sense. I did the exact same thing and nothing happened
Hi Ian, which bit are you struggling with?
Some god awful way i put my sphere back together wrong. I somehow forced the number 1 piece in 3rd instead of last. Idk how but finally i got it open somehow getting a number 2 out first.
Yeah, I've heard it is possible to get out without being in the right position. Well done on getting it back out, it's hard enough getting out in the perfect position!
I've had this for a year and still haven't got it
Has the video helped?
My method of solving it was throwing it on pavement until it broke open! It worked wayy better than this tutorial
Beautiful. But why that distracting background music where we want to concentrate.
Where I got a COil
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I keep dropping that damn thing, I get to a spot and then down she falls. FML
Keep going, you'll get it eventually
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I think I messed up because this is my first time buying one of these puzzles and it's level 4
This is very tough one to start with. Even knowing the solution, this is one oft he hardest to actually solve.
Have you managed it yet?
I tried it for five minutes, got frustrated and then threw it away. Problem solved.
Haha that's a much quicker way than this one.
I’ve solved a lot of lvl 6 puzzles and this should definitely be a 6 and not 3
Agreed
fun fact :
UFO is the only Hanayama Puzzle That Have 6 Pieces (So Far)
True! I can't think of one with 5 pieces either?
I've just noticed the image is better lit when you solve the puzzle. Have you bought more(better) lighting?
I haven't actually, it's all the same lighting.
One thing that has changed is the blue mat I now solve the puzzles on (used to be a white table).
@@RossDM
Blue mat made video better. But you have some other technical issues. Write me in PM for some tips, if you need one.
@@Puzzleguy Definitely, I'll message you tomorrow. Thanks!
Nothing is working istg
After a yr. ...thanks fer the cheat...i NEVER would have got it.
Oh getting the first piece out is fun, but trying to get a 2nd piece out GOOD LUCK the (BEEPING) thing shift all over the god damn place and its a (BEEPING) pain in the ass to get the 3rd piece out!! Its worst then trying to get the 4th one to drop out! The 4th one is easy then it's a absolute ass trying to get one more piece out!
wow
I’ve been trying since Christmas to get this open and after watching so many videos over and over my brain is done. It has been months and I can’t even get one to even slightly wiggle no matter how much I try. Literally my hands have became red from trying for hours straight. Sorry to be over dramatic I’m just over it lol
Haha I like your determination. All I can say is that this is one that requires a lot of patience to separate first time around and a lot of practise to be able to do it consistently.
Having said that, I know of someone who had a faulty UFO which had the wrong set of pieces making up the sphere.
I'd keep going though, it was still possible for him to separate his UFO puzzle.
RossDM - Puzzle Solving Alrighty, thank you lol. I have taken a bit of a break but I think I’m going to get back into the habit of carrying it around with me. It gives me something to do and hopefully one of these time while fumbling with it I’ll make some progress. Thanks for getting back to me though!
@@kaitlyndoty4305 You can do it!
Thanks!!!)
No worries!