THE SOMA PUZZLE BOOK

A NEW TWIST ON A POPULAR PUZZLE CUBE Invented by Piet Hein the Soma cube is one of the most famous mechanical puzzles in the world The traditional challenge and outcome is to build a cube or other structures from all seven piecesCHANGE THE RULES CHANGE THE OUTCOME The puzzles in this unique Somainspired collection are no longer predicated upon using all seven pieces at one time By varying the number of pieces there are many new and versatile puzzle challenges from all types of recreational mathematics fields For example you will find symmetry puzzles coverup puzzles and even fraction puzzles The chapters are divided according to the number of pieces used from singlepiece puzzles to puzzles requiring a complete setWHY USE THE SOMA CUBE From the moment our creative team changed their rules of engagement for this new collection the potential puzzle challenges and their solutions became nearly limitless There is something magical and enchanting in those seven pieces that enabled us to find many puzzles and challengesNEW CHALLENGES Most of the puzzles demonstrated within the book are original Some are based on classic puzzles as well as more modern ones modified and presented by using the set of Soma piecesLOW COST AND HIGH INTEREST FOR HOURS OF ENTERTAINMENT WITH INCREASING COMPLEXITY This is a unique collection of puzzles all you need is a set of the Soma cube The puzzles range from easy to difficult and they appeal to a wide audience all within the reach of the general public It presents many geometrical and mathematical principles and makes them easier to understand However no special knowledge in mathematics or geometry is required