THE REAL EUKLID

Designer: Dr. Volker Latussek

This puzzles measures: 73 mm x 73 mm x 73 mm

Material: Mahogany/Wenge

Dr. Volker Latussek wrote about it: 
“Finally, we’ve arrived! After a few wrong turns and some significant misjudgments, such as seemingly unique solutions suddenly turning into double-digit numbers of solutions, I am now proud to present THE REAL EUKLID. The task I set myself over six years ago should now be complete: Find a 9x9x9 cubic box with a centred 5×9 opening and seven different cuboids with an edge length of between 3 and 6 units AND A UNIQUE SOLUTION!
 
In fact, I changed my design strategy for THE REAL EUKLID. Until now, I have always focused on the most beautiful sequence of movements possible for seven cuboids, but this time I did it the other way around: I let the possible cuboids sink in and saw which sequence they showed me – I tried to take on the role of the solver who wants to discover the designer’s idea but initially only sees the pieces. Looking at the cuboids without any preconceived sequence of moves broadened my perspective so much that I was able to complete the task. When I saw the solution for the first time, I couldn’t believe that I had achieved my task. I was very sceptical because of my experience with EUKLID. Maybe I didn’t want to believe it because I secretly hoped that there was no solution to my task. Overall, I had a great time designing THE REAL EUKLID. Now take a look at the seven cuboids and the interplay with the box for yourself. Then you too can have a great time with THE REAL EUKLID.”

Kevin Sadler wrote about it:
“Another incredibly challenging packing puzzle – there are seven cubic and cuboidal pieces to fit in the 9x9x9 box with the usual limited entry at the top. It is rather lovely to look at being made from Mahogany and Wenge – using these woods also gives the puzzle a nice weight.
 
Yes, Dr Latussek has done it yet again! There is yet another puzzle in his incredible Euklid packing series. This one must be really special because Volker named it as “the REAL Euklid” as if all the previous ones had been fake. 
 
There are at least two in this series that I have still not solved despite going back to them on and off for years now. I would not be surprised if this one joined that group. I have only really had an hour or so to play with this one so far and have not got a clue as yet. These puzzles are not for the faint hearted. All the shapes to be fitted inside have a side length as a multiple of 7mm (21, 28, 35 or 42mm) and the interior is 63mm in all directions – there is a sort of beauty to that and I am sure that knowing it will be a help to some of you but to me – I haven’t got a clue. Good luck to all who buy – it will be a great challenge.”