Have a birthday for your son or daughter coming up and not sure what to do? If so, you are in luck! Check out the 5 ideas below to incorporate into your spy and detective themed birthday party.   1. Secret Decoder Ring: The Secret Decoder Wheel will allow you to create encrypted messages for the kids to decode. They are very easy to use so do not worry about it being to complicated for kids. You can use the decoder wheel as a guide of sorts throughout the birthday party event. The kids can find clues throughout the experience...

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The History of Japanese Puzzle Boxes Japanese puzzle boxes (Himitsu-Bake) have fascinated people for generation. Also known as trick boxes, lock boxes, and secret boxes amongst other names are well known for their artistic qualities and intricate design. Many; however, do not know the interesting history of Japanese puzzle boxes.  Origins of Japanese Puzzle Boxes The first reference of Himitsu-Bako (translates to personal secret boxes) can be traced back to the journal Onsen Miage Hakone-sou that translates to Hakone Hotspring Souvenirs. Originally, they were called Sikake-Bako (trick box) or Tie-Bako (idea box). As the name of the journal suggest Japanese...

Cipher wheels are powerful form of encryption and popular escape room prop. Cipher disks have been trusted to relay top secret information throughout history. Some employ ridiculous levels of encryption requiring complex computations to break while others will not withstand several hours of cryptoanalysis. We aren't here to talk about the history of cipher wheels though are we? Let's talk about creating a personalized cipher wheel custom made for you. If you are not familiar here are a few of the more popular applications for cipher wheels: Escape Rooms Escape Room Birthday Parties DiY Escape Rooms Teaching Cryptography They are awesome and why would...

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...

Why should Amazon have all the fun? Creative Escape Rooms will be hosting Prime Day Deals of our own on all of our wood puzzles, brain teasers, games, and props.   October 13th and October 14th we will host our first ever Prime Puzzle Day.   Deals will be rolling throughout both days on www.CreativeEscapeRooms.com.   Almost every puzzle can be personalized with a name or message.   For easier navigation of our site wide specials and sales see  the links directly to our more popular categories below or Shop Now Puzzle Boxes  Will hold gift cards, money, jewelry, keys,...

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...

Brain teasers and puzzles for adults are one of the best activities to keep your brain focused and provide hours of enjoyment. While many of us first experience puzzles and brain teasers at a young age, by no means do we need to end our fascination with them when we become adults. Whether you are a collector, enthusiast, enjoy the challenge, use them as brain exercises, or a combination wood puzzles are a wonderful activity for adults. Now the question becomes: which puzzles are best for me? Or, if you are purchasing one as a gift: which wood brain teasers are...

Tips on how to pick the best escape room puzzle for your escape room, event, and birthday party. Figuring out which puzzles to add to your escape room can be difficult. Just because a puzzle looks cool or seems like it will be fun does not necessarily mean it will work. There are a few things you should take in to consideration when looking for an escape room puzzle. Does the puzzle fit your escape room's theme? This one is extremely important. If your room is set in the Wild West you want to avoid plastics or any sort of technology that will...

The Stomachion is thought by many to be the world's oldest puzzle. The puzzle design itself is attributed to the Greek scholar Archimedes between the years 287 BC - 212 BC. This is not only a historically significant and the world's first puzzle brain teaser, but also very enjoyable to solve. With over 500 unique solutions the Stomachion will keep you entertained for hours on end. It is also a wonderful puzzle to keep out on the coffee table as a conversation started and to entertain guests. false