Xmas Stocking Puzzle | Pack 5 N Pieces in box
Xmas Stocking Puzzle | Pack 5 N Pieces in box
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Quick answer: Xmas Stocking is a 5+1-piece packing puzzle by Osanori Yamamoto. Hard difficulty, 1-4 hour solve time. Five identical N-shaped pieces plus a small box - and the challenge is fitting them all in so the hole is completely covered. Osanori's minimalist packing style meets a subtly themed holiday form.
Best for: experienced packing puzzle solvers who already own Osanori's easier work, gift buyers looking for a puzzle with a holiday hook that isn't gimmicky, and desk-toy shoppers who want a challenging piece with a distinctive shape.
Xmas Stocking is a minimalist packing puzzle from Osanori Yamamoto.
Using 5 identical N pieces and a box, you must fit all the pieces inside the box so the hole will be covered.
The elegance of this puzzle comes from the identical pieces and the seemingly simple box. Although it is not Osanori Yamamoto's hardest puzzle, it will require some concentrated thinking and imagination to solve.
Size: 40mm X 55mm X 55mm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Xmas Stocking puzzle?
Xmas Stocking is a Hard-difficulty packing puzzle by Osanori Yamamoto. It uses 5 identical N-shaped pieces plus a small stocking-shaped box. The goal is to fit all pieces inside so the hole is completely covered. Typical solve time is 1-4 hours.
Why is Xmas Stocking rated Hard when it only has 5 pieces?
The pieces are identical, which sounds like it should make the puzzle easier but actually makes it harder - every piece can potentially occupy any position, creating a huge combinatorial search space. Combined with the constraint of covering the hole, the solve requires a specific arrangement that takes time to find.
Is this a good gift for the holidays?
Yes - the stocking shape gives it a subtle holiday theme without being cartoonish. It works as a Christmas gift, stocking stuffer, or Secret Santa piece for anyone who enjoys mechanical puzzles. Just don't expect the recipient to solve it during the holiday itself - a Hard puzzle with a 1-4 hour solve rewards patience.
What makes Osanori Yamamoto's packing puzzles special?
Osanori is a master of using the same shape repeated multiple times in a single puzzle. That constraint - fewer piece types, more of each - creates a uniquely satisfying solve where no piece feels wasted. Xmas Stocking is one of many puzzles in his catalog built around this principle.
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This puzzle may seem simple at first because all five pieces are identical. You don't need to think about the order in which you put the pieces into the box.
So is it easy? The answer is no. It took me about an hour to solve this puzzle with much difficulty and finding the solution was very satisfying.
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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.