MINIMA Tower | Pack 4 Pieces in Box
MINIMA Tower | Pack 4 Pieces in Box
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MINIMA Tower is a packing puzzle from Frederic Boucher, and one of Frederic's favorite designs. Your goal is to fit 4 identical L-shaped pieces into a 2x2x4 box. In the solved position, the pieces build a 2x2x3 solid inside the cage. There is a single 1x1x2 opening on the top of the box, and a few small holes on the sides.
This is probably the most striking puzzle on the website. People stop on it more than any other piece - the marble white box with the turquoise pieces inside catches the eye in a way flat puzzles never do, and almost everyone who walks past picks it up.
The holes in the cage walls aren't decoration. The box is tight enough that the rotations you need are impossible without threading a piece through one of the holes - figuring out which hole, and when, is the whole solve. There's exactly one solution, and the path to it is far less obvious than the simple geometry suggests.
Most solvers spend 4+ hours on the first attempt. Some come back to it for days. It belongs in our extremely difficult category not because the pieces are complicated, but because the constraints force you to think in ways a normal packing puzzle never asks.
Frederic Boucher is one of the most respected names in modern packing puzzle design - if you've enjoyed any of his other work, MINIMA Tower will feel like home and still surprise you.
Designer: Frederic Boucher
Box Size: 65mm x 35mm x 35mm (2.56" x 1.38" x 1.38")
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I'm writing this review even though I haven't actually finished the puzzle yet.
Honestly, I didn't expect it to be this challenging, considering it only has four identical triominos. I tried simulating it outside and tinkering around it inside and then I've gradually learned what I can and can't do. However, I still can't figure out how to solve it.
What on earth am I missing?
I would recommend this puzzle to anyone looking for an extremely difficult one.
FAQ
Do You Ship Worldwide?
Yes. I ship anywhere. Orders typically arrive in 1-3 weeks depending on your location and how customs is behaving.
How Long Does Processing Take?
Some puzzles are produced on demand in our studio in Czech Republic. Processing usually takes 3-5 days before your order ships. During busier seasons it may take a bit longer.
Do Puzzles Come With Solutions?
Usually not. Sometimes you can find the solution on my YouTube channel. If not, feel free to reach out for hints!
What If I Get Stuck?
Good. That's the whole point.
But if "stuck" turns into "frustrated and not having fun anymore," email me. I'll send you a hint if you want a nudge. No judgment. Some puzzles took me days. A few took weeks. Some took months. Some took years. And some I have never solved - and that is part of the appeal.
Returns & Exchanges
Yes. You have 30 days. If the puzzle isn't right for you, send it back in the condition you got it and I'll refund you. If something arrived damaged or wrong, tell me and I'll fix it. Please be patient as we're a small team!
Are These Good Gifts?
People LOVE buying our puzzles as gifts. They're physical, they last forever, they don't need batteries, and they create a real moment - the person sits down, struggles, laughs, eventually solves it. That memory sticks.
If you're gifting, check the difficulty rating and pick something one notch below what you think the person can handle. Easier than you'd guess is usually the right call.
How Are the Puzzles Made?
All the puzzles are made with the help of my partner Puzzle Guy and his 3D printing studio in Czech Republic.
What Is a TIC Puzzle?
TIC stands for Turning Interlocking Cubes. They're a family of puzzles where wooden pieces interlock and rotate into a cube shape. The solve isn't just sliding pieces - you have to find the right rotations, in the right order. They're some of my favorite puzzles in the store.
Why Is Everything Turquoise?
I grew up near the sea in Israel. When life got loud or overwhelming, that's where I went to reset. Sit, watch the water, breathe. Things would settle.
The turquoise on this site isn't a branding choice I picked from a swatch. It's that color. The one I still see when I close my eyes and think of the place that calmed me down. I want you to feel a small version of that when you pick up a puzzle - a quiet moment, hands busy, head clear.