Trimini Frame | Gravity-Lock
Trimini Frame | Gravity-Lock
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The Trimini Frame is a 3D-printed packing puzzle with a gravity-lock rule: pieces must be arranged so they remain locked inside the frame even when the frame is shaken side to side - fitting alone is not enough.
Why Gravity-Lock Changes Everything
In a standard packing puzzle, getting the pieces to fit is the finish line. Here, it is just the beginning - because a solution that fits perfectly can still fail the moment you shake the frame. That single constraint multiplies the difficulty dramatically, forcing you to think about stability and weight distribution, not just shape.
Multiple Fits, One Correct Lock
You will likely find arrangements where all the pieces sit inside the frame just fine. Most of them are wrong. Only specific configurations satisfy the gravity-lock condition - and figuring out which ones do is the real puzzle.
Who Is This For?
- Intermediate puzzlers ready for a challenge beyond standard packing
- Engineers and constraint-based thinkers who enjoy rules that redefine the problem
- Gift buyers looking for something memorable, unusual, and genuinely hard to forget
Specs
- Format: Frame packing puzzle
- Constraint: Gravity-lock
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Version: 1.1 - improved colors
Designed by Lucie Pauwels.
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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.