Minima 8 - Frederic Boucher - Pelikan Puzzles

Minima 8 - The Ultimate Miniature Packing Puzzle

Tackle the pinnacle of the Minima series with Minima 8, a fiendishly challenging packing puzzle designed by Frederic Boucher and masterfully crafted by Pelikan Puzzles. This puzzle pushes the boundaries of spatial reasoning, tasking you with packing four pieces into a compact box, presented in the striking contrast of Ovangkol and Zebrano 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 Ovangkol and Zebrano woods, offering a bold, exotic contrast and a luxurious tactile experience.
• Piece Count: 4 uniquely shaped pieces.
• Difficulty Level: Extremely challenging, deemed the most difficult in the Minima series by its creator.
• Producer: Pelikan Puzzles, renowned for precision and quality craftsmanship.

Features:

• Formidable Packing Challenge: Pack four pieces into the box, a deceptively simple task that Boucher calls the toughest in the series, demanding exceptional spatial strategy.
• Exquisite Craftsmanship: Crafted by Pelikan Puzzles using Ovangkol and Zebrano, ensuring durability and a visually stunning finish.
• Compact and Striking: 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 mastery of creating intricate puzzles in a compact form.

Why You'll Enjoy It:

Born from Frederic Boucher’s creative experiments during his Tokyo train commutes in spring 2020, Minima 8 stands as the most formidable challenge in the Minima series, crafted in a 2x2x3 unit format. Described by Boucher as deceptively simple yet the hardest to solve, this puzzle demands unparalleled spatial reasoning to pack its four pieces into the compact box. Puzzle enthusiasts, including reviewer Kevin Sadler, praise the Minima series for its innovative mechanics and Pelikan’s flawless craftsmanship, with Minima 8’s Ovangkol and Zebrano woods earning acclaim for their exotic beauty and tactile satisfaction. Perfect for seasoned puzzlers seeking the ultimate test, Minima 8 is a crown jewel for any collection.

Conquer the challenge of Minima 8 and elevate your puzzle collection!