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How to recognise Pharaoh's Ale
Manufacturer: Project Genius / True Genius. Mechanism: 12-piece interlocking wooden barrel assembly. Objective: Disassemble the 12 interlocking pieces and reconstruct the finished barrel.
The manufacturer rates this model 4/5.
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Hint 1
Preserve the barrel orientation as you take it apart and note which pieces form the curved outside surface versus the locking interior.
Hint 2
Look for the piece with the first useful slide; if every piece feels fixed, change the direction of pressure rather than pulling harder.
Hint 3
When rebuilding, make the central interlock first and keep it loose enough for the last outer barrel piece to close the structure.
Official Pharaoh's Ale solution
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- Source
- Project Genius official product record — open source
- Information checked
- 24 October 2026
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