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This puzzle is part of our archive and is no longer available to purchase. Its photos and details are preserved here for puzzle lovers and collectors.
Description
Petit Albert – Expert Packing Puzzle
Petit Albert is a packing puzzle designed by Dr. Volker Latussek and produced by Pelikan Puzzles. An L-shaped opening limits access to a small box filled by five shaped pieces.
Remove the pieces and pack all five back inside. The rounded piece geometry makes orientation and rotational movement part of the challenge.
Specifications:
- Designer: Dr. Volker Latussek
- Producer: Pelikan Puzzles
- Difficulty Level: Expert
- Puzzle Type: Packing Puzzle
- Dimensions: 70 mm × 70 mm × 50 mm (approximately 2.76 in × 2.76 in × 1.97 in)
- Material: Oak box and Wenge pieces
- Pieces: 5: four tetracubes and one 1 × 2 stick
- Interior Grid: 3 × 3 × 2 units
Features:
- Restricted Entry: The L-shaped opening constrains placement.
- Five-Piece Packing: Four tetracubes and a short stick fill the box.
- Rounded Geometry: Curved edges create rotational possibilities.
- Sculptural Inspiration: The design grew from Latussek's observations of Carlos Albert's work.
Why You'll Enjoy It:
Petit Albert is for experienced packing-puzzle enthusiasts who enjoy reasoning about movement as well as final arrangement. Its small box presents a concentrated spatial challenge.
This PuzzleArchive page is an informational record of the edition previously offered by Team JB Hobbies.
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Retired — won’t be restocked
This puzzle is part of our archive and is no longer available to purchase. Its photos and details are preserved here for puzzle lovers and collectors.