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Ostomachion Puzzle

Ostomachion Puzzle

$35.00 $18.98
Item #: HX4472
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This famous (or infamous) 14-piece puzzle is so old it's described in manuscripts attributed to the Greek mathematician Archimedes. With these Tangram-like pieces, it's possible to form up to 536 different squares, yet ... More

This famous (or infamous) 14-piece puzzle is so old it's described in manuscripts attributed to the Greek mathematician Archimedes. With these Tangram-like pieces, it's possible to form up to 536 different squares, yet making just one is incredibly difficult. This handsome version is acrylic and wood, 7" square. Leave it out for family, friends, and visitors to try. You can also make many other interesting shapes from the pieces. Solutions are included. Made in USA.

8 Reviews
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SANDRA C.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
01/22/22
Puzzle
Review by SANDRA C. on 01/22/22 review stating Puzzle
Love it.
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ROBERTA H.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
01/08/22
Ancient puzzle
Review by ROBERTA H. on 01/08/22 review stating Ancient puzzle
I purchased this puzzle to give to my granddaughter who spends a lot of time on her iPhone. I hope shell see the fascination of playing a challenging game with physical parts.
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MELODIE A.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
07/15/21
This is a Christmas gift
Review by MELODIE A. on 07/15/21 review stating This is a Christmas gift
This is a Christmas gift not give to recipient yet
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MARY N.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
10/07/19
Love this!
Review by MARY N. on 10/07/19 review stating Love this!
Being able to touch manipulate the different pieces helps me to better understand the theory. Beautifully made, durable and a joy to contemplate.
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JOLENE S.
Verified Buyer
3.0 star rating
11/22/18
Wish they were wooden pieces,
Review by JOLENE S. on 11/22/18 review stating Wish they were wooden pieces,
Wish they were wooden pieces, instead of plastic, to match the wooden frame.
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SALLY H.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
11/22/18
never heard of before
Review by SALLY H. on 11/22/18 review stating never heard of before
hard as hell; made sure to take pic before opening! Fun though
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LESLIE G.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
11/05/18
Ostomachion Puzzle
Review by LESLIE G. on 11/05/18 review stating Ostomachion Puzzle
I bought them for gifts. I hope the people like them. I liked the concept and my grandson is VERY SMART. So is my granddaughter, but she is also an artist, I thought she would enjoy the challenge.
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RICHARD V.
Verified Buyer
4.0 star rating
05/07/18
they said it was hard
Review by RICHARD V. on 05/07/18 review stating they said it was hard
they said it was hard and they were not kidding. I have gotten one so far. Yikes!

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LESLIE G. reviewed Ostomachion Puzzle
5 star rating
Ostomachion Puzzle
Review by LESLIE G. review stating Ostomachion Puzzle
I bought them for gifts. I hope the people like them. I liked the concept and my grandson is VERY SMART. So is my granddaughter, but she is also an artist, I thought she would enjoy the challenge.
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SALLY H. reviewed Ostomachion Puzzle
5 star rating
never heard of before
Review by SALLY H. review stating never heard of before
hard as hell; made sure to take pic before opening! Fun though
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MARY N. reviewed Ostomachion Puzzle
5 star rating
Love this!
Review by MARY N. review stating Love this!
Being able to touch manipulate the different pieces helps me to better understand the theory. Beautifully made, durable and a joy to contemplate.
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