Abstract: A puzzle is provided in which several layers form a pyramid or similar configuration. The device has a base for supporting five layers of pieces. Each of the first three of these layers comprise corner pieces at each corner. Between the corner pieces, of each of the three layers, are side pieces. The first layer has three, the second layer two, and the third layer one side piece(s) between each pair of corner pieces. The inner sides of the side pieces, of the three layers, mate with center piece(s) to present a problem to the person assembling the puzzle. Above the third layer is the fourth layer comprising four corner pieces. The fifth layer is a single piece constituting a crown.