Petit Albert - Dr. Volker Latussek - Pelikan Puzzles

Petit Albert - An Artistic Packing Puzzle

Discover the graceful challenge of Petit Albert, a captivating packing puzzle designed by Dr. Volker Latussek and crafted by Pelikan Puzzles. Inspired by sculptor Carlos Albert's deformed tetracubes, this puzzle features a 3x3x2 box with an L-shaped opening, challenging you to pack four tetrominoes and a 1x2 stick—totaling 18 voxels—with rounded edges enabling rotational "dance" movements.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 70 mm by 70 mm by 50 mm (approximately 2.76 inches by 2.76 inches by 1.97 inches).
• Material: Premium Oak and Wenge, providing a grained, elegant contrast and smooth finish.
• Piece Count: 5 pieces (4 tetrominoes with rounded edges and 1x2 stick).
• Difficulty Level: Challenging, ideal for puzzlers seeking a rotational and spatial packing challenge.
• Designer: Dr. Volker Latussek, produced by Pelikan Puzzles, renowned for precision and quality.

Features:

• Artistic Packing Challenge: Fit 18 voxels (4 tetrominoes and 1x2 stick) into a 3x3x2 box through an L-shaped opening, leveraging rounded edges for rotational movements.
• Exquisite Craftsmanship: Crafted by Pelikan Puzzles in Oak and Wenge, offering a luxurious aesthetic and tactile experience.
• Unique Mechanics: Rounded edges on tetrominoes enable a "dance" of rotations, inspired by Carlos Albert's sculptures.
• Display-Worthy: Its compact cubic design and premium woods make it a stunning addition to any puzzle collection.

Why You'll Enjoy It:

Designed by Dr. Volker Latussek, Petit Albert draws inspiration from Carlos Albert's square steel sculptures, evolving the design from Latussek's SIXPACK with an L-shaped opening that facilitates exciting rotational solutions. As Latussek shares, the lack of edges on deformed tetracubes allows new movements, leading to a delightful "dance of the pieces." Puzzle expert Kevin Sadler calls it a "fabulous bonus puzzle," noting the difficulty of even removing pieces from the packing position (requiring 45 minutes of fiddling) and the logical yet challenging assembly. With four tetromino orientations per piece, the puzzle demands careful planning to find the correct arrangement. Crafted by Pelikan Puzzles in grained Oak and Wenge, Petit Albert is essential for fans of rotational packing puzzles.

Master the artistic challenge of Petit Albert and enrich your puzzle collection!