Grecian Computer - Mathematical Dial Puzzle

Name: Grecian Computer - Mathematical Dial Puzzle
Brand: True Genius
SKU: TG406
Price: 15.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$15.99 USD

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Age

8+

Difficulty Level

5/5

Puzzle Type

Math

Theme

Greek

Grecian Computer - Mathematical Dial Puzzle

Align the dials to solve this ancient Greek mathematical challenge.

Ages: 8+
Difficulty: 5/5 — our most challenging puzzle
Type: Math brainteaser · 1 player
Includes: Wooden dial puzzle + free online solution video
Screen-free and display-worthy — a smart gift for engineers, math lovers, and history buffs

Step into the world of ancient Greek ingenuity with the Grecian Computer, a puzzle inspired by the brilliance of early astronomers and the groundbreaking Antikythera mechanism. Turn the dials until all 12 columns align perfectly, each adding up to the number 42.

Grecian Computer wooden dial puzzle shown out of the box

Close-up of the Grecian Computer puzzle rotating dials

Are you up for our most challenging puzzle?

With a difficulty rating of 5/5, this puzzle tests your mathematical reasoning and patience — a rewarding brain workout for ages 8 and up. Stuck? Every puzzle includes a free online solution video, so the challenge never turns into frustration. Can you master this homage to the world's first known analog computer?

Very difficult. It's been a week and I've only been able to get one column add up to 42 at a time. It'd be a challenge to get even two columns add up to 42 at the same time, let alone all twelve.