On the downside, I found that many of the pieces were difficult to move or slide and some were a bit finicky. Fortunately, the company provides a website that outlines the steps to solve it, along with hints and solutions. However, solving the whole puzzle on your own would be very difficult - I found myself stuck many times. By studying it out and playing with it for a while, you begin to make some progress. Initially, you see a lot of markings and pieces, with really no idea where to start. (By contrast, we had many broken pieces and difficulties with similar puzzles made out of plexiglass.)ĭiving into this puzzle can seem a bit daunting at first. The laser-etched markings on the wood are also fairly easy to read. The wooden pieces seem pretty sturdy, and nothing was broken or damaged while trying to open it. It would also look great on a desk or coffee table. The physical look of the puzzle is eye-catching - I plan to put it on display in my game room. First, there is a lot of great variety packed into this box, including some neat surprises along the way. There is a lot that I enjoy about Space Box. Space Box and other puzzles from EscapeWelt remind me of these games but in actual physical form. I also love mobile puzzle games like The Room and The Birdcage. This sets the stage for the puzzle, but really the story doesn’t have any further purpose in the puzzle experience.Īs an escape room enthusiast who has completed 58 rooms so far, I was intrigued by this concept. The game also comes with a brief story to explain the theme of the box. After you solve each puzzle, something new will be revealed or a piece that was previously locked will be unlocked. You will find sliders, dials, numbers, letters, ciphers, and switches everywhere. Without spoiling the puzzles, it is safe to say that there are a variety of challenges, both mental puzzles and dexterity challenges, included with this box. There is a surprise object hidden inside, but you must go through many steps to get to it. The moment you take it out of the packaging, your brain gets into gear trying to figure out what it all means. These puzzle boxes are wooden, laser-cut and hand-assembled puzzles with lots of markings and symbols etched onto all sides. Space Box is one of their best-selling products, which was sent to us for review. But when the pandemic turned the world upside down and forced them to close their rooms, they got to work creating portable puzzle experiences. And that’s because the publisher, EscapeWelt, got their start as creators of escape rooms. This 3D wooden ‘escape box’ has ciphers and tasks that feel reminiscent of those you might find in an escape room.
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