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Puzzle pieces made up of cubes joined different ways (polycubes) are of course unlimited in size and infinite in number. Those of size-six are called hexacubes, size-seven heptacubes, and so on. Questions such as how many there are of each size would more likely be pursued as curiosities in mathematical analysis rather than for practical puzzle applications. The most satisfactory polycube-type puzzles are those using small-sized pieces in seemingly simple constructions.
The interesting design possibilities for polycube-type puzzles are practically limitless. Furthermore, the pieces are among the easiest to make. For those with no access to woodworking tools, cubic wooden blocks can be obtained from educational supply stores. Also from this same source, plastic cubes that snap together are handy for experimental work.
In addition to the booklets already mentioned, World Game Review serves as a clearing house for new ideas in polycubes and related recreations.
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