Minima Magnetik - Frederic Boucher - Pelikan Puzzles

Minima Magnetik - A Magnetic Packing Puzzle

Experience the magnetic allure of Minima Magnetik, an innovative packing puzzle designed by Frederic Boucher and crafted by Pelikan Puzzles. This unique addition to the Minima series challenges you to pack six 1x1x2 stick pieces into a 2x2x3 box using magnetic forces, following three strict rules: keep the box stationary, avoid touching pieces once placed, and ensure all magnets are hidden when solved. Crafted in vibrant Acacia and Jatoba, it’s a visual and intellectual delight.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 46 mm by 36 mm by 36 mm (approximately 1.81 inches by 1.42 inches by 1.42 inches).
• Material: Premium Acacia and Jatoba woods with embedded magnets, offering a rich aesthetic and tactile feel.
• Piece Count: 6 pieces (1x1x2 sticks, 4 with one magnet polarity, 1 with opposite polarity, 1 without a magnet).
• Difficulty Level: Challenging, ideal for puzzlers seeking a unique and logic-driven challenge.
• Designer: Frederic Boucher, produced by Pelikan Puzzles, renowned for precision and quality.

Features:

• Magnetic Packing Challenge: Pack six pieces into a 2x2x3 box through two entry holes, using magnetic attraction and repulsion, with rules to keep the box stationary, avoid touching placed pieces, and hide all magnets.
• Exquisite Craftsmanship: Crafted by Pelikan Puzzles in Acacia and Jatoba, with magnets adding a novel twist to the solving experience.
• Unique Mechanics: Features two entry holes and finger-holes, with magnets enabling complex manipulations like diagonal repulsion, requiring careful piece placement.
• Display-Worthy: Its compact size and stunning woodwork make it a striking addition to any puzzle collection.

Why You'll Enjoy It:

Designed by Frederic Boucher as part of his acclaimed Minima series, Minima Magnetik introduces a groundbreaking twist with magnetic mechanics, as Boucher notes, requiring “only logic” to solve. Kevin Sadler raves about its “compelling” challenge, highlighting the deceptive simplicity of packing six 1x1x2 sticks into a 2x2x3 box, complicated by strict rules and magnets with varied polarities. Crafted by Pelikan Puzzles in vibrant Acacia and Jatoba, the puzzle’s beauty matches its complexity, with Sadler noting a multi-step solution that took him days to perfect. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts who crave innovative challenges, Minima Magnetik is a must-have for any collection.

Master the magnetic challenge of Minima Magnetik and enrich your puzzle collection!