A ger (known elsewhere as a yurt) is the traditional portable round home of Mongolian nomads — a wooden lattice frame wrapped in felt that a family can assemble or take down in about an hour. Mongolian manufacturer “Taliin Ezen” LLC turned the ger into an 11-times-smaller puzzle, so anyone can build a nomadic home at their own table.

Mongolian puzzle game manufacturer ‘Taliin ezen’ LLC created a puzzle version of Mongolian ger (Yurt).

Anyone who’s been to Mongolia or is interested in the country can visit https://www.indiegogo.com and get this ger in support of the project.

This innovative product allows a journey of mysterious nomadic culture. The product can make you feel the fondness of Mongolian blue sky, the vast steppe, the mountain range, the pristine nature, the wild wind, the charming smile and the hospitality of its people. The 11 times smaller version of Mongolian ger will not only introduce you to nomadic culture, but it will also benefit children’s intellectual development as a form of puzzle game.

Holding centuries of nomadic legacy, this ger can be built and moved whenever and wherever you are in the world.

Mongolian Ger FAQ

What is a Mongolian ger?

A ger is the round, portable felt home Mongolian nomads have lived in for centuries — a collapsible wooden lattice wall, roof poles meeting at a central crown, and layers of felt for insulation. “Yurt” is the Turkic word most Westerners know; in Mongolia it is always called a ger.

Can travelers sleep in a ger in Mongolia?

Yes — ger camps and nomad family homestays are the standard way to sleep in the countryside on most tours. See our best Mongolia travel destinations and our step-by-step trip planning guide to start.

Where can I buy Mongolian souvenirs like this?

In Ulaanbaatar, the best place for handmade souvenirs, cashmere and traditional crafts is Narantuul Market, the city's famous “Black Market”.