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

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Regular price$27.49

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All standard orders normally ship within 1 business day.

Custom orders normally ship within 2 business days.

Description

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

Fit four pieces into the frame. Few solve it without help. The pieces are precision laser-cut from durable hardwoods. Handcrafted by Creative Crafthouse with Stewart Coffin's permission.

  • Dimensions: 6 inches square.
  • 4 pieces. Ships unsolved.
  • Solution available on request (not included in package).
  • Engrave up to 45 characters on the base.
  • See the smaller Martin's Menace Small or browse the Stewart Coffin puzzles collection.

Handcrafted by Creative Crafthouse in Hudson, Florida.

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Product Specifications

Materials
Wood
Difficulty Level
Impossible
Age Range
Adults (18+ years)
Piece Count
4
What's Included
Puzzle base (1), Puzzle pieces (4), Wood cover (1), Instructions sheet (1)
Gift Occasions
Christmas, Birthday, Holidays, Corporate
Personalization Available
Yes
Puzzle Type
Assembly, Dissection
Category
Brain Teaser Puzzle
Availability
In Stock

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martin's Menace Large?

A handcrafted 4-piece wooden brain teaser, Stewart Coffin Design #217, originally called "Four Fit." Renamed after Martin Gardner, the Father of Recreational Math, who 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 and one of the greatest puzzle minds of the 20th century.

How difficult is Martin's Menace?

Extremely difficult despite only 4 pieces. Few solve it without help.

What are the dimensions?

6 inches square.

Is a solution included?

This is our only puzzle where the solution is not included in the package. It is available on request at time of or after purchase.

Can I personalize Martin's Menace Large?

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 the smaller version?

Yes. Martin's Menace Small at https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/products/martins-menace-small-impossible-wood-puzzle

How fast do orders ship?

Standard orders typically ship within 1 business day. Personalized orders usually ship within 2 business days.