Martin's Menace Small | Stewart Coffin #217 Wood Puzzle

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Difficulty: Impossible

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Description

Martin's Menace Small is a handcrafted 4-piece wooden brain teaser, Stewart Coffin Design #217. Originally called "Four Fit" until Martin Gardner, the Father of Recreational Math, spent a week trying to solve it and renamed it. He called it "the finest dissection puzzle of all time."

The 1/4 inch thick pieces are precision laser-cut and set unsolved into a floorboard base. Made in USA by Creative Crafthouse with Stewart Coffin's permission.

Dimensions: 5.8 x 3.8 inches.
4 pieces. Ships unsolved.
Solution available on request (not included in package).
Engrave up to 45 characters on the base.
See the fancier larger Martin's Menace Large or browse the Stewart Coffin puzzles collection.

Handcrafted by Creative Crafthouse in Hudson, Florida.

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Product Specifications

Dimensions: 5.8 × 3.8 × 0.5
Materials: Wood
Difficulty Level: Impossible
Age Range: Teens (13-18 years), Adults (18+ years)
Piece Count: 4
What's Included: Puzzle board (1), Puzzle pieces (4), Wood cover (1), Instructions sheet (1)
Gift Occasions: Christmas, Birthday, Holidays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, White Elephant, Stocking Stuffer
Personalization Available: Yes
Puzzle Type: Assembly, Dissection
Category: Brain Teaser Puzzle
Availability: In Stock

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Customers praised this challenging wood puzzle's "excellent quality" and "beautiful craftsmanship." Many purchased it as a gift, noting it's difficult to solve and provides lasting entertainment. Shoppers appreciated the "fast shipping" and portable small size. The puzzle received universal 5-star ratings for being well-made and engaging, though several noted it remains unsolved despite extended attempts.

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Start play. Very happy. Will purchase again thank you

My husband loves it and can’t wait to figure it out

Purchased as a birthday gift for my nephew who is an avid puzzler- anxious to see how long it takes him to solve this one!

Item is As described. Awesome

It’s a Christmas gift so it’s wrapped and waiting to be gifted. Everything looked great!

My partner tried this puzzle in a store and couldn't solve it. They were out of stock so I found it on Etsy - they still haven't been able to solve it but I do think they are enjoying playing with it.

Excellent quality, would buy again.

Very cute size and beautifully made. I'm gifting it to my number one smarty pants so we will see! Thank you so much.

Quality is fantastic. Beautifully made!

it looks simple.
but it was difficult.
good puzzle.

Martin's Menace Wood Puzzle Small | Hard Puzzle for Adults

Excellent quality. Beautifully made.

Quality item with fast shipping.

Good quality puzzle. Love it.

Came earlier than expected, it is lots of fun.

Got this for a college kid, hopefully he will try his hand at this, instead of hide his face in his phone. It should keep him busy. The smaller size will be easier to carry around.

Really kewl. Will make a great gift!

The puzzle is beautiful and as challenging as advertised. The seller was immediately responsive and helpful with adding some personalized engraving. It shipped and arrived very quickly. This was a gift for my father, and we're both extremely happy with it. Thank you so much. We will purchase from your store again.

Arrived very quick!

I ordered a few puzzles for gifts this Christmas. They are very well made and we love them! Great gifts! Thank you!

Purchased as a gift, speedy delivery, great quality

Beautiful craftsmanship. These make wonderful gifts.

Bought this as a gift for my fathers birthday. Received it in very nice condition and was delivered without any damage. It looks to be a challenging puzzle and should keep him occupied for a while trying to figure it out

This is one tough puzzle to solve

I ordered this item in bulk for a guest gift for our holiday work party. Everyone loved it and it was such a conversation gift. People spent weeks trying to solve it and many still haven't figured it out. So much fun and a good icebreaker for guests that didn't know each other.

Great seller, quick shipping, and excellent quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martin's Menace Small?

A handcrafted 4-piece wooden brain teaser, Stewart Coffin Design #217. Originally called "Four Fit," it became Martin's Menace after baffling Martin Gardner. Gardner spent a week trying to solve it and called it "the finest dissection puzzle of all time."

Who is Stewart Coffin?

Stewart Coffin is one of the most respected names in mechanical puzzle design. Creative Crafthouse produces faithful reproductions of his work with his permission.

Who is Martin Gardner?

Martin Gardner (1914-2010) was a mathematician and writer widely considered the Father of Recreational Math.

How difficult is the puzzle?

Extremely difficult despite only 4 pieces. The pieces are 1/4 inch thick and precision laser-cut into a floorboard base.

What are the dimensions?

5.8 x 3.8 inches.

Is a solution included?

No. This is our only puzzle where the solution is not provided in the package. It is available on request at or after purchase.

Can I personalize Martin's Menace Small?

Yes. We laser engrave up to 45 characters on the base.

Was this made with Stewart Coffin's permission?

Yes. Creative Crafthouse makes this reproduction of Coffin Design #217 with his permission. Handcrafted in Hudson, Florida.

Do you carry a larger version?

Yes. Martin's Menace Large is fancier with base and cover at https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/products/martins-menace-impossible-wooden-puzzle-large