Difficulty Level: Expert
The Klotski
The Klotski
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The Timeless Sliding Block Challenge
The Klotski is one of those rare puzzles that has captivated minds for over a century. Simple to understand but endlessly engaging, this classic sliding block puzzle offers a perfect blend of strategy, patience, and that deeply satisfying 'aha!' moment when you finally crack it.
The Challenge
Your mission: slide the wooden blocks around the board to maneuver the large square from its starting position at the top to the exit slot at the bottom. Sounds simple? Think again. Every move matters, and you'll encounter what feel like impossible dead ends before you discover the elegant solution.
Seven Levels of Addictive Difficulty
The included instruction sheet guides you through 7 progressively challenging starting positions. Begin with easier configurations to learn the mechanics, then work your way up to the ultimate challenge: an 81-step solution that will test even experienced puzzlers. Each level offers a fresh puzzle to solve, giving you hours of screen-free entertainment.
Why You'll Love It
There's something deeply meditative about the smooth wooden pieces gliding across the board as you search for the perfect sequence of moves. The Klotski becomes a tactile thinking tool - perfect for your desk, coffee table, or anywhere you need a mental break from screens. Warning: it's highly absorbing and may significantly reduce your phone time!
Perfect For:
- Strategy game enthusiasts and chess players
- Anyone seeking mindful, screen-free entertainment
- Desk fidgeters who love a mental challenge
- Gift-givers looking for a classic, timeless puzzle
- Building problem-solving and planning skills
A century-old classic that never gets old.
SHIPPING
SHIPPING
- Standard Postage is $15 or free for orders over $60.
- Buy any 3 puzzles to get a 4th (up to value $25) for free.
- Express postage is $30 or free for orders over $120
PUZZLE BUYING GUIDE
PUZZLE BUYING GUIDE
We’ve curated the perfect selection of ingredients for your puzzle library at home.
- Selecting 3 or more different puzzles ensures you’ll have something for everyone in the family, keeping hands and minds busy during holidays or while travelling.
- Products are handcrafted with care by boutique production partners overseas using sustainably sourced tropical hard wood.
- All puzzles come with instructions and/or solution and walkthrough videos available below.
DIFFICULTY GUIDE
DIFFICULTY GUIDE
E - A gentle puzzle suitable for younger kids or first time puzzlers.
M - Challenging but approachable for tweens and teens
H - Hard. Teens and adults May take weeks to find a solution
HH - Expert. Teens and adults may take months or even years to solve.
EMH - Puzzle has a range of challenges from easy to very difficult.
BENEFITS OF WOODEN PUZZLES
BENEFITS OF WOODEN PUZZLES
- Apart from being fun and interesting, wooden puzzles develop mental skills like spatial reasoning and creative problem solving no matter your age.
- The tactile nature of wood is often cited as a grounding, mindful break from the screen-saturated world we live in.
- Yes, you can get games and puzzles on your phone but you think differently when you’re holding and moving wooden pieces around.
- Building patience and persistence is a skill that kids can practiced using wooden puzzles as a tool.
- Any family or household will enjoy having a beautiful, enticing wooden object sitting around as a conversation starter when guests are visiting.
