Katamino The Original, a Gigamic educational puzzle game featuring wooden pentomino pieces, 350 puzzles, for ages 6 to adult, gradual difficulty, spatial awareness, and logical reasoning. Made in France, a globally recognized board game.

■ Product overview

Enjoy learning spatial awareness and logical thinking with the world-renowned educational puzzle game "Katamino The Original"

Katamino, developed by Gigamic, a prestigious French board game manufacturer, is an innovative puzzle game using beautiful wooden pentomino pieces. Its gradual difficulty setting makes it fun for everyone, from children as young as 6 to adults, to enjoy at their own level.

• Progressive learning : Start with 3 pieces and increase in difficulty up to 12 pieces
• Overwhelming volume : Over 350 puzzles and over 36,000 combinations
• Beautiful wooden pieces : 12 colorful pentomino pieces with a pleasant texture
• Various ways to play : from solo play to competitive mode
• Global recognition : Has won numerous awards around the world and is used in school education settings
• Educational benefits : Improves spatial awareness, logical thinking, and concentration

■ Product specifications

■ Product Introduction

[The appeal of pentomino puzzles]

A pentomino is a shape made up of five connected squares, and in Katamino, you use these specially shaped pieces to completely fill a designated area. Starting with three pieces, you can gradually increase the number of pieces to effortlessly improve your skill. Using a total of 12 pentomino pieces reaches the highest difficulty level, providing a satisfying challenge for even the most enthusiastic puzzle enthusiasts.

[Abundant ways to play]

This game includes 12 colorful wooden pentomino pieces, 5 small red pieces, 3 small maroon pieces, and a game board with a movable slider. The instruction manual includes over 350 puzzle challenges, and over 36,000 pentomino combinations for years of fun.

• Adjustable slider : Adjustable play area from 3 pieces to 12 pieces
• Various pattern challenges : 6 grid patterns, slam challenges, 2D and 3D patterns

[Enjoyable for one or two people]

In solo play, you can carefully consider the challenges and experience the joy and sense of accomplishment of discovering patterns for combining shapes. In two-player mode, you can use the included checkerboard and compete to complete an area faster than your opponent. It's a tense gaming experience that requires quick decision-making and an efficient placement strategy.

[Educational value recognized worldwide]

Katamino has won numerous awards around the world and is one of the most popular games in schools around the world. It's effective for children's learning, helping them understand basic geometric concepts, improving their observation skills, developing logical thinking, and strengthening their fine motor skills and spatial awareness. For adults, it's a great way to relieve stress and train your brain, with over 350 challenges to keep you entertained from beginner to advanced level.

■ Recommended usage scenarios

• Educational play at home : Develop your child's spatial awareness and logical thinking skills while having fun
• Parent-child communication : Solving puzzles together strengthens the bond between parent and child
• Educational materials : Practical learning of geometric concepts in schools and cram schools
• Brain training for adults : Relieving daily stress and maintaining cognitive function
• Challenge your friends : Have fun in the competitive mode, a contest of speed and strategy
• Birthday gift : A great educational gift

■ Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q1. Can children under 6 years old play?

A. The target age is 6 years old and above, but even children aged 3-4 can start with the easy 3-piece problem if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Q2. How long can I enjoy it?

A. There are over 350 puzzles and over 36,000 combinations, so even if you play every day, you'll continue to challenge yourself with new challenges for months or even years.

Q3. What material are the pieces made of?

A. Katamino pieces are made from high-quality wood, which feels nice to the touch and is very durable.

Q4. Can I play the game without any problems if the language is English?

A. The puzzles are presented as geometric patterns, so you can play without relying on language. The basic rules can be understood visually.

Q5. What is the difference between one person and two people?

A. In solo mode, you can solve puzzles at your own pace while carefully thinking about the puzzles. In two-player mode, you can enter a competitive mode where you try to complete an area faster than your opponent, creating a tense game where you compete for speed and strategy.

■ Reasons why we recommend this product

Katamino is more than just a puzzle; it is a multi-functional board game. The beautiful wooden pieces feel great to the touch, and the overwhelming number of combinations, over 36,000, allows for long periods of continuous new discoveries and challenges. Katamino's simple rules yet deep thinking require players to play, making it an ideal learning tool for gradually improving spatial awareness, logical thinking, and concentration.

Enjoy the joy of learning while having fun with this world-renowned educational puzzle.

■ Shipping/Precautions

• This product is a parallel import. We purchase new, unopened items directly from authorized retailers in Europe and the United States, and inspect them upon arrival.
  We check the quality of the products before delivering them to our customers.
• The in-game language is English and does not include Japanese.
• Some product specifications may be changed without notice.
• The color of the actual product may differ slightly from that in the photo.

■ Related keywords

Katamino, an educational puzzle game by Gigamic, features wooden pentomino pieces that improve spatial awareness and logical thinking. This French-made board game is for ages 6 and up and offers educational value. Enjoyable for both parents and children, it also provides brain training, geometric concepts, and competitive or solo play. It offers over 350 challenges, 36,000 possible combinations, a movable slider, and gradual difficulty settings. Recommended for those looking for such a game.