FATOMINO is an extraordinary wooden packing puzzle designed by Dr. Volker Latussek and crafted with the utmost precision by Pelikan Puzzles. Inspired by the proven hinged-box concept of "PENTA IN A BOX," this sophisticated design consistently develops the idea further, presenting five distinctive, non-planar pentacube pieces that together create a uniquely challenging packing task.
The goal initially sounds simple: all five pieces must be packed into the box, and the hinged lid must be fully closed. However, the unusual, irregular shapes of the pentacube pieces, the deliberately compact interior space, and the additional constraints imposed by the movable lid transform this seemingly simple task into a true spatial challenge. There is exactly one single valid solution – whoever finds it has accomplished a masterpiece of logical and three-dimensional thinking.
FATOMINO is aimed at advanced puzzlers and anyone who enjoys delving deeply into a puzzle. It rewards careful planning, systematic procedure, and patient trial-and-error equally. Instead of quick successes, the focus here is on the path to the solution – a process that demands concentration and delivers a particularly satisfying "aha!" moment when the puzzle is cracked.
For passionate collectors of packing puzzles, FATOMINO is a true highlight. With this design, Dr. Volker Latussek takes up a popular and valued idea of the genre and gives it an unmistakable, unique identity of its own. This creates a successful combination of a challenging spatial puzzle and the precise, beautiful hardwood craftsmanship for which Pelikan Puzzles is known.
Whether as an enrichment to an existing puzzle collection or as a special gift for brain teaser enthusiasts – FATOMINO combines elegant design, high-quality materials, and intellectual depth into a timeless mind game that fascinates anew again and again.