Minima Set - Puzzles 9-12

The MINIMA Set 9–12 by Pelikan Puzzles expands Frederic Boucher’s clever series of small-scale packing puzzles. Each challenge invites you to fully insert all the pieces into a finely crafted wooden box, using both logic and intuition to solve what appears deceptively simple. The goal: fill the box so no pieces are visible through its strategically placed openings.

Each box in this collection measures 50 mm x 35 mm x 35 mm and is built from beautiful contrasting hardwoods that showcase Pelikan’s signature attention to detail:

    MINIMA 9 – Acacia, Padauk, Wenge
    MINIMA 10 – Zebrano, Purpleheart, Maple
    MINIMA 11 – Merbau, Padauk
    MINIMA 12 – Bubinga, Acacia

As with earlier sets, the difficulty ramps up with each puzzle. Clever use of blind holes, tight tolerances, and occasional rotational moves require more than just trial and error—you’ll need a careful eye and spatial awareness. With their compact form and thoughtful design, these puzzles offer satisfying discoveries without taking up much shelf space.

Ideal for serious puzzlers and collectors alike, this set continues the legacy of thoughtful, elegant mechanical design.