Coffin-Flop - Dr. Volker Latussek - Pelikan Puzzles

Coffin-Flop - A Masterful Packing Puzzle

Dive into the intricate challenge of Coffin-Flop, a captivating packing puzzle designed by Dr. Volker Latussek and crafted by Pelikan Puzzles. Inspired by Stewart Coffin’s Half Hour, this puzzle from the acclaimed Flop series tasks you with fitting three tetracubes and three pentacubes into a 3x3x3 box through a restrictive opening, offering elegant movements and a nod to puzzle history in stunning American Walnut and Cherry.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 70 mm by 70 mm by 70 mm (approximately 2.76 inches by 2.76 inches by 2.76 inches).
• Material: Premium American Walnut and American Cherry, providing a rich aesthetic and substantial feel.
• Piece Count: 6 pieces (3 tetracubes and 3 pentacubes, totaling 27 voxels).
• Difficulty Level: Highly challenging, ideal for seasoned puzzlers seeking a complex packing challenge.
• Designer: Dr. Volker Latussek, produced by Pelikan Puzzles, renowned for precision and quality.

Features:

• Complex Packing Challenge: Fit three tetracubes and three pentacubes into a 3x3x3 box through a restrictive opening (less than 2 voxels across), requiring rotations and strategic planning.
• Exquisite Craftsmanship: Crafted by Pelikan Puzzles using American Walnut and Cherry, offering a luxurious look and chunky, tactile feel.
• Historical Inspiration: Inspired by Stewart Coffin’s Half Hour, reimagined by Latussek for the Flop series with elegant piece movements.
• Display-Worthy: Its elegant design and premium woods make it a stunning centerpiece for any puzzle collection.

Why You'll Enjoy It:

Designed by Dr. Volker Latussek and inspired by a dialogue with puzzle legend Stewart Coffin, Coffin-Flop is a tribute to classic dissection puzzles, reimagined for the Flop series. As Latussek explains, this puzzle adapts Coffin’s idea of splitting a 3x3x3 cube into six pieces, achieving a unique solution with satisfying movements. Puzzle expert Kevin Sadler praises its “fabulous accessibility and challenge,” noting the difficulty of navigating the restrictive opening and even removing the pieces from their transport position. Crafted by Pelikan Puzzles in rich American Walnut and Cherry, its 27-voxel structure and intricate design make it a formidable yet rewarding challenge, solved by Sadler in two days. Perfect for fans of the Flop series or complex packing puzzles, Coffin-Flop is a must-have for any collection.

Master the intricate challenge of Coffin-Flop and enrich your puzzle collection!