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Interpreting the Move Descriptions |
Each move sequence is described by a series of mnemonics. Once you are familiar with their meaning you will find these mnemonics sufficient to take you through the sequence. Eventually you will learn the whole sequence off by heart. The table below describes the operation represented by each mnemonic.
| Mnemonic | Meaning | Description |
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| R | Raise | Raise the transparent barrel section of the puzzle. (You will have to hold it in this raised position as it will obviously want to drop back down). |
| D | Drop | Drop the transparent barrel section of the puzzle. (It is in this lowered position when placed upright on a flat surface). |
| UL | Upper Left | Rotate the upper section of the transparent barrel one click to the left. (i.e. you are moving rows 2 and 3 on the diagrams). |
| UR | Upper Right | Rotate the upper section of the transparent barrel one click to the right. (i.e. you are moving rows 2 and 3 on the diagrams). |
| LL | Lower Left | Rotate the lower section of the transparent barrel one click to the left. (i.e. you are moving rows 4 and 5 on the diagrams). |
| LR | Lower Right | Rotate the lower section of the transparent barrel one click to the right. (i.e. you are moving rows 4 and 5 on the diagrams). |
Tumbler Puzzle
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