Who doesn't like solving a good wood puzzle box? Escape room players, like the rest of us, love figuring out how to open that tricky secret lock box. Puzzles boxes have a long history of entertaining people for generations and it only makes sense they have found escape rooms a new place to call home. How do you know which puzzle box to include in your room though? There is no tried and true methodology behind picking the best puzzle box for your escape room, but there are a few things to consider. Difficulty Level I think this is where...

Make the popular, but boring gift of money and gift cards exciting by putting them in a wood puzzle box first.   Even better you can personalize the puzzle box with a laser engraved name or message. This will make the gift even more memorable.  Why you should give gift cards and money in a puzzle box: Puzzle boxes are fun. The puzzle box will last a lifetime. The gift card will certainly not. You can personalize each box you purchase with a personalized name or message laser engraved on it. They will create a long lasting memory. Thinking back on...

Puzzle boxes go by many different names such as trick boxes, secret boxes, stash boxes, and magic boxes. No matter the name; however, they all share the same goal: solve the puzzle to open the box. Unbelievably, modern puzzle boxes can actually trace their roots back to jewelry boxes and furniture that featured secret openings and hidden compartments. The first puzzle boxes produced with entertainment in mind originated in 19th century England, Switzerland, and Japan. The popularity of trick boxes over the years has a great deal to do with travelers wanting to pick up souvenirs.  This is especially true...