KATAMINO is a family educational game designed for all ages, which reminds older players of Tetris due to the shape of its pieces, but the similarities end there...

The Katamino board game is a construction game that allows children and adults to understand the basic concepts of 2D and 3D geometry and combinatorics. This educational/board game can be played in many different ways and is one of the rare games that can truly be played by children as young as 3 years old (of course, with a limited number of tasks for the youngest age group).
Wooden blocks, similar to those in Tetris, are placed on a playing area that can be expanded or reduced depending on the need or level of difficulty. This allows a three-year-old child to play the game. However, the same mechanism can also set up a task that will give even adults a serious mental workout. Expanding the playing area simply requires adding one more piece. The setup appears simple because it is simple.
However, the pieces are not added randomly; instead, players use the accompanying book, which contains over 35,000 tasks. The book is of high quality, just like the game itself, and its simplified approach to assigning tasks is its best feature. Each task includes illustrations of the pieces required, so even the youngest players can quickly connect the dots to complete the task.
In the simplest version, you just arrange the pieces side by side and solve the easiest tasks, while the more complex ones require activating all your brainpower and using the process of elimination to find the solution.
The game also includes a tangram version and 3D gameplay. You can create an animal or a simple shape... Essentially, the game’s possibilities are endless because you can always invent something new.
For children, playing the game greatly enhances hand-eye coordination, problem-solving skills, concentration, and fine motor skills. The incredibly simple concept and tremendous educational potential are what set Katamino apart from most games of its kind.
Perhaps the best feature of the game is its ability to unite the family in solving the same problem. It has won numerous international awards, and it’s up to you to discover why—through play, of course.
Katamino is designed for all ages, starting from 6 years old, but children are usually more successful at playing this game. Older players may initially find it harder to adapt, but it’s never too late to start practicing.

For older players and those who appreciate the aesthetics of natural wood, there is the Katamino Deluxe version, perhaps the most beautiful version of this game. In natural wood tones, the game may be slightly more challenging but is also more visually appealing. It’s an ideal gift for adults who enjoy problem-solving, mathematics, and combinatorics.

If you have young children and want more options, you’re in luck because the family of Katamino games also includes the edukativnu igru Katamino Family, ideal for children aged 3 to 7 and for two players (two children) of similar or the same age.

Board game Katamino Deluxe, awards & honors:

• Toy Award 2001 - Benelux
• Nets Gold Star Award 2004 - Canada
• Good Toy Guide Awards 2009 - England
• Prix d’Excellence 2004 - Quebec, Canada
• Parent’s Choice Recommended Award 2003 - USA
• National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval 2003 - USA