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Description
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Discover the GIGAMIC KATAMINO Pocket, a captivating and award-winning puzzle game designed to challenge your mind and provide endless hours of entertainment. This travel-sized edition of the best-selling Katamino game is perfect for on-the-go fun, whether you're in the car, on a plane, or simply enjoying a coffee break.Engaging Challenges for All Ages
Katamino Pocket is an intelligent brain teaser that aids in development, making it suitable for all ages, from children aged 8 and up to adults. It helps young children learn about geometry and spatial awareness, while offering progressively difficult challenges for experienced puzzlers. The game includes over 500 puzzles, ensuring you'll always have a new challenge to solve.How to Play
The objective of Katamino Pocket is to completely cover the game board with a specific set of "Pentaminos" – pieces made of five connected squares. The game board features a movable divider that allows you to adjust the playing area, ranging from 3 to 12 units in length. The greater the number of Pentaminos used, the more difficult the challenge. The game instructions provide a guide to help you select combinations of Pentaminos to solve puzzles for different sections of the board. With multiple solutions possible for each area, including a total of 36,057 combinations, you'll find yourself engaged for a long time.Compact and Convenient Design
The Katamino Pocket features a compact size, making it an excellent choice for puzzles on the go. The container has a locking lid to save your current puzzle progress and a convenient drawer to hold pieces you are not currently using, ensuring your game state remains intact while traveling.Product Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Gigamic |
| Author(s) | André Perriolat |
| Minimum Number of Players | 1 |
| Maximum Number of Players | 1 (for solo puzzles), also offers a strategic game challenge for two players |
| Playing Time | Approximately 15 minutes (varies based on challenge) |
| Recommended Age | 8 years and up |
| Contents | 12 Pentamino pieces, 1 game board, 1 divider, 1 challenge book, 1 rulebook |
| Dimensions (approximate) | 7.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 inches (19.05 x 11.43 x 3.81 cm) |
| Weight (approximate) | 0.8 lbs (0.36 kg) |
| Release Date | 1992 (original game), Pocket edition available since 9/28/2016 |
| Awards | 2003 National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval, 2003 Parent's Choice Recommended, 2004 NETS Gold Star Award, 2011 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award Winner |