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Shipper's Dilemma Puzzle | Perfect Brain Teaser Gift for Engineers

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Regular price$19.95

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Description

Shipper's Dilemma - Wooden Packing Puzzle

Seventeen odd-shaped wooden pieces, one frame, and exactly one arrangement that fits them all. The Shipper's Dilemma looks simple, and that is the trap.

The goal is to fit all 17 pieces into the frame at the same time, with no gaps and no overlaps. There is only one solution, and finding it rewards the spatial reasoning and patience that engineers, designers, and logical thinkers enjoy.

What is included

  • A puzzle board with 17 wooden pieces
  • A wood cover
  • An instruction and solution sheet, so you can check your work or reset the challenge for the next solver

Details

  • Size: 3.4 x 3.4 x 3.4 inches
  • Material: wood
  • Difficulty: deceptively hard for its size
  • Personalization: add a name or short message with laser engraving at checkout

A good gift for engineers, designers, and anyone who likes to work out how the parts fit together. Made by Creative Crafthouse.

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Product Specifications

Dimensions
3.4 × 3.4 × 3.4
Materials
Wood
Difficulty Level
Expert
Age Range
Teens (13-18 years), Adults (18+ years)
Piece Count
17
What's Included
Puzzle board (1), Puzzle pieces (17), Wood cover (1), Instructions and solution sheet (1)
Gift Occasions
Christmas, Birthday, Holidays, Graduation, Corporate
Personalization Available
Yes
Category
Brain Teaser Puzzle
Availability
In Stock

Personalize It!

Did you know we can add a custom laser engraving to every puzzle and game? Well, we can. Add a personal touch to your gift with a name or message.

Personalized laser engraving

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Shipper's Dilemma puzzle?

A compact wooden packing puzzle. The challenge is to fit all 17 pieces neatly into the frame at the same time.

What is a packing puzzle?

A puzzle where odd-shaped pieces must be arranged to fill a fixed space with no gaps and no overlaps. It rewards spatial reasoning and patience.

Why is it called a gift for engineers?

The trial-and-error logic and spatial problem-solving appeal to engineers, designers, and anyone who enjoys working out how parts fit together.

How hard is it?

It looks simple with only 17 pieces, but finding the one arrangement that fits everything is the real catch.

What is included?

A puzzle board, 17 puzzle pieces, a wood cover, and an instructions and solution sheet.

How big is it?

About 3.4 by 3.4 inches, small enough for a desk or shelf.

What is it made of?

Wood.

Can it be personalized?

Yes, laser engraving can be added, which makes it a good personalized gift.

Who is it for?

Teens and adults who enjoy packing and logic puzzles.

Who makes it?

Creative Crafthouse.