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New Wave Small Puzzle Box No. 1

New Wave Small Puzzle Box No. 1 - Main image
$39.65 $65 In stock

Category: Mechanical Puzzles

Inside this innocent-looking wooden cube lies a secret chamber. However, upon first glance, the walnut exterior doesn't appear to have any seams, let alone moving pieces... How does it open? Curiosity and experimentation are rewarded, not only by the treasure inside but also with the satisfaction of discovering the ingenious hidden mechanism of the box itself.

A sleek, modern update of the classic Himitsu-Bako design, New Wave makes a great first puzzle box for beginners, yet also provides a surprising challenge for experienced collectors. After admiring the expert craftsmanship up close, you'll see why Japanese puzzle boxes are widely considered to be the finest in the world.

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New Wave Small Puzzle Box No. 1

Designer

Karakuri Creation Group

Brand

Material

Wood

Puzzle Difficulty

Level 3, Intermediate

Size

2 x 2 x 2 Inches

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Emma ★★★★★

I bought this as a desk toy and ended up ignoring my emails for an hour trying to find the seam. The walnut grain is genuinely smooth, no obvious panel lines, which makes the first click when something finally shifts feel earned.

Henry ★★★★★

Spent the first ten minutes just turning the walnut cube over, convinced there wasn't a single seam. The hidden chamber finally gave way with a satisfying little click, and I've been handing it to guests ever since just to watch them struggle.

Violet ★★★★★

I bought this as a desk toy and didn't expect the walnut finish to feel so smooth, with zero visible seams anywhere. It took me almost an hour to find the first sliding panel, and the little hidden chamber inside was genuinely worth the effort.