Akaki's Picnic

DESIGNER: Akaki Kuumeri MATERIAL: Zebrawood and Maple Basket with pieces made from Jatoba [sandwich], Birch [egg], and Bloodwood [wine] RELEASE DATE: 4.5.2021 EDITION: 90 SIZE: 2.2" x 2.2" x 2.778" (5.5 x 7cm) Akaki's Picnic is a wonderfully creative Packing Puzzle. The goal is to pack each 3x3 cube into the Picnic Basket so that all pieces are flush. Assembling the cubes outside the basket is trivial; the challenge comes when you try to fill the container. The handle of the basket blocks your progress, causing you to analyze the situation and think outside the box. Akaki named the cubes after different foods you might find at a picnic. Each has a unique solution, representing a range of difficulties. We have chosen three of the more challenging cubes for this release. Each cube has four pieces and requires rotations: Egg has a level 3.4.7.2 solution Sandwich has a level 3.5.5.2 solution Wine has a level 4.4.5.3 solution Akaki also 3D prints this puzzle, and we collaborated so that the pieces interchange with our release. Collectors can order individual cubes from his Etsy Shop and solve them using our wood basket. Akaki's Picnic release was made using labor-intensive joinery techn