A Puzzle
I created this puzzle a couple of years ago, but it didn't get published. Click on the picture to see it full-size. There's a one-word answer. It's a little tricky, but it's doable. Can you figure it out?
posted by Joe Gola at 7:43 AM
11 Comments:
Nope.
Hey smoky -- Any chance you can give us a hint?
Scott
Clue #1: "Igor H. Stein" suggests that the solution involves locating mystical symbols within the images, but I'm just not sure I trust a guy with such a weird name. These mystical types tend to be a bit scrambled.
Clue #2: Now that we've discredited the swami, one might wonder whether the answer has anything to do with the images at all. Perhaps the fact that the words seem to suggest elements within the corresponding illustrations is just a big red herring.
Clue #3: Interesting that the swami only chose cards from the major arcana. I wonder why?
OK; mildly helpful. I will crack this before I turn 40.
Hey Joe! You won't believe how I found this post: Yaquinto geeklist->AotM post->Gola comment->Gola profile->Skunk blog->Sniff blog->this puzzle... whew!!
I like this puzzle. From the very first time I laid eyes on Swami Igor H. Stein, it was quite apparent he was a rather mixed-up character; with a name like that, who wouldn't be?? These days, I wonder if I should forget everything between his appearances, or perhaps even more!?
I've spent a few hours on this puzzle with only a modicum of success so far. I'm at a roadblock and unless there's another way, it's A Grave End for sure. Please help.
How long is this ancient secret word of power anyways?! 4,6, or 8 letters?
Not giving up yet -- DR
Holy crap! A grave end!
I called an emergency meeting with the swami and informed him that his puzzle was too damn hard and that he was a bastard for ever inventing it. He retorted that even the most thick-headed acolyte ought be able to see that the secret word of power has ten letters. Then he pulled a musical instrument out of thin air and begain to play.
"Hey, where did that fife come from?" I asked.
He winked, touched his nose, and said, "all I had to do was subtract ten from fifteen!"
"That is not helpful," I said.
"Oh, but it is, it is!" he giggled, and danced away.
I hate that guy.
Hmm...something seems fishy here. Since when do the king and ace of wands count as part of the major arcana?
Oh, crap, good point.
What I was getting at was that out of all the cards, I chose ones that had text on them, which is a clue that maybe the pictures aren't important (which you've probably already figured out).
Ah, that got me back on the right track. I had looked into that, but didn't see it through.
Unfortunately, I can't make a single word from my letter jumble; I must have goofed something up.
This is my best (albeit wrong) answer:
Hairnet Hop
Well, although I feel a little surge when I say it aloud, it's a bit less effective when uttered in a crowded subway car or elevator. Be warned.
Please email me the right answer!:
davidreganATgmail
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