Flat Soma - Level 9 - Oskar van Deventer - Team JB Hobbies

Flat Soma

Designer: Oscar van Deventer

Produced by: Team JB Hobbies

Difficulty Level: 9/10

Dimensions: 3.4" x 3.4" x 1.75"

Material: 3D Printed Black Frame and 8 Rainbow Colored Pieces

Product Description:

Flat Soma is a unique and intriguing puzzle designed by Oscar van Deventer, inspired by a concept from Volker Latussek. The puzzle challenges the solver to fit the classic SOMA pieces into a flat, constrained space. Measuring 3.4" x 3.4" x 1.75", this 3D printed puzzle features a sleek black frame and vibrant, rainbow-colored pieces.

Volker Latussek shared his thoughts on the design: "You had asked for cages for SOMA. I couldn't think of anything better than squeezing the SOMA together (4 x 4 x 2 = 32 >> 27). This is trivial. In order to reduce the volume by up to 5 cubes, I could only make friends with the chosen arrangement (because of the remaining large symmetry). Actually, I only like cuboids. If the lid is a bit thicker, the vertical rotation (purple Z piece) disappears and the puzzle becomes much more interesting. The rotation is only caused by the tolerances and the bevels. I don't like that at all. If you put a ring around the opening, you get the same effect." In addition to the filling solution, Volker provided a "transport" solution, where four pieces stick out, and even more moves need to be made to remove the first piece.

• Unique Design: Inspired by Volker Latussek, this puzzle adds a twist to the classic SOMA challenge.
• Material: 3D printed with a black frame and eight rainbow-colored pieces.
• Double Challenge: Features both a filling solution and a "transport" solution for added difficulty.
• Dimensions: 3.4" x 3.4" x 1.75"
• Captivating Visuals: The rainbow-colored pieces add a vibrant and attractive element to the puzzle.

Flat Soma is a brilliant addition to any puzzle collection, offering a unique and challenging twist on the classic SOMA puzzle. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts looking for a visually striking and mentally stimulating challenge.