Minima 7 - Frederic Boucher - Pelikan Puzzles

Minima 7 - A Tactical Miniature Packing Puzzle

Engage your problem-solving skills with Minima 7, a sophisticated packing puzzle designed by Frederic Boucher and expertly crafted by Pelikan Puzzles. As the seventh entry in the celebrated Minima series, this puzzle challenges you to pack four pieces into a compact box, with a focus on the interplay of two four-voxel pieces, presented in the elegant contrast of Wenge and Maple woods.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 50 mm by 35 mm by 35 mm (approximately 1.97 inches by 1.38 inches by 1.38 inches).
• Material: Premium Wenge and Maple woods, offering a bold contrast and a smooth, tactile experience.
• Piece Count: 4 uniquely shaped pieces, including a pair of four-voxel pieces.
• Difficulty Level: Moderate to challenging, ideal for puzzlers seeking a strategic and rewarding experience.
• Producer: Pelikan Puzzles, renowned for precision and quality craftsmanship.

Features:

• Strategic Packing Challenge: Pack four pieces into the box, focusing on the pair of four-voxel pieces to unlock the solution, with similarities to Minima 5’s box design.
• Exquisite Craftsmanship: Crafted by Pelikan Puzzles using Wenge and Maple, ensuring durability and a visually striking finish.
• Compact and Elegant: Its petite size makes it a portable and eye-catching addition to any puzzle collection.
• Part of the Minima Series: Designed in a 2x2x3 unit format, showcasing Boucher’s expertise in creating intricate puzzles in a compact form.

Why You'll Enjoy It:

Inspired by Frederic Boucher’s creative experiments during his Tokyo train commutes in spring 2020, Minima 7 enriches the Minima series with its 2x2x3 unit format. This puzzle tasks solvers with packing four pieces into a box that echoes Minima 5’s design, but with a distinct twist—Boucher emphasizes the importance of the two four-voxel pieces, whose interplay is key to the solution. Puzzle enthusiasts, including reviewer Kevin Sadler, praise the Minima series for its innovative mechanics and Pelikan’s impeccable craftsmanship, with Minima 7’s Wenge and Maple combination earning acclaim for its bold aesthetic and tactile satisfaction. Perfect for puzzlers who enjoy strategic depth and elegant design, Minima 7 is a standout addition to any collection.

Master the challenge of Minima 7 and enrich your puzzle collection!