Way back in 2003 Karakuri introduced a set of boxes called the “Creative Secret Box Series”.  Now very hard to find, there were a total of nine Creative Secret puzzles, each with innovative solution mechanisms and a similar-styled almost fireworks-like pattern on some of the faces.  This one requires a surprising, unintuitive, and utterly delightful solution step.  Karakuri product description:Karakuri Creation Group is creating "Creative Secret Box Series". We aim to develop "S...

Way back in 2001 Iwahara started his Byway Secrets series with this puzzle, ultimately following it with 3 more over the subsequent decade.  It seems to behave like a traditional puzzle box, until it becomes a lot more than that.Karakuri product description:To say about traditional secret boxes, the outside plate moves. But, this is "Byway" type and It's new.

Detour box has one of the best solves I’ve ever done with a small karakuri box. It’s very unique and has high replayability. It’s a must have if you want to introduce friends and family into mechanical puzzles

This is one of Kawashima's best works.  It has incredibly fine-grained lines on the yosegi that make up the "pages" of the books, and 24 tiny tiny splines (as shown in the photo). Karakuri product description: Last time, Mr. Ninomiya provided me with the Yosegi for the pages, but this time I made the Yosegi myself. It's a simple pattern, but I had a hard time getting it just the way I wanted it, and I realized once again how skilled Mr. Ninomiya is. I also changed the way I made the eight c...

The build instructions are in PDF format and once purchased will be sent to your preferred email. (For personal use only!)This was my first venture into LEGO puzzle box design. Being a fan of puzzle boxes and LEGO it felt like the perfect medium to work with!Sand Castle Puzzle Box is a 5 step SD puzzle box with a sand castle theme. The goal is to "Find and raise the flag!" Then return everything to its original state. It's fairly simple so will likely ...

Very fun and unique puzzle box from karakuri. Looks great as a talking piece and has a fun solution as well

This is one of Kasho's most impressive works.  It's large, beautiful, and, as you solve it, even amusing.  It looks fantastic on display.Karakuri product description:This work was designed for Karakuri Puzzle Party in Hakone 2018.The lion is sleeping. He might wake up in the process of opening this box. Please enjoy watching his face change with every step. There is an inner lid after you open the first lid. It has another trick to open each one.

The build instructions are in PDF format and once purchased will be sent to your preferred email. (For personal use only!)This was my second venture into LEGO puzzle box design, it's a step up from my Sand Castle Puzzle Box, bigger and more complex! There are some unique mechs involved as well which I haven't seen done before with LEGO. I'm quite proud of it and hope it will be a fun and satisfying solve!Prison Block Puzzle Box is an 18 step puzzle box with a prison theme. The goal is ...

Beautifully crafted karakuri puzzle with great coloration and a cute solve 

Karakuri - Volcano*** Small dent in the top of the volcano, this does not impact the solve at all. Please see picture.***Doing some cleaning of the cases. My chores are your gain! Thank you for bidding! Please wait until the end of auction for final amounts w shipping. 

Great little karakuri puzzle with a cute theme and fun solce

Karakuri - AnkhDoing some cleaning of the cases. My chores are your gain! Thank you for bidding! Please wait until the end of auction for final amounts w shipping. 

Karakuri - Say CheeseDoing some cleaning of the cases. My chores are your gain! Thank you for bidding! Please wait until the end of auction for final amounts w shipping. 

This is my puzzle “Coast-in’ Case”This is a ~20 step SD puzzle box that contains 4 drink coasters. The idea was originally inspired by the coaster box by Felix Ure, but once I got to working on it it quickly turned into something MUCH more complex. Every single copy produced will have unique coasters and inlay / designs. Some simple and complex.GOALS: 1) release your coasters2) find your number 3) find the gold starBuyer to pay shipping calculated after sale. Please wait for final invoi...

The build instructions are in PDF format and once purchased will be sent to your preferred email. (For personal use only!)Hol(e)y Puzzle Box is my third LEGO puzzle box release, it's a huge step up from my Sand Castle and Prison Block puzzle boxes, much more complex and quite challenging with some pretty sneaky mechs involved! :)It's a 30+ step SD puzzle box where the goal is to "Open the drawer and claim your prize!" Then return everything to its original state.

Here's the wonderful Pelikan designed and made Twister box! I bought this direct from Pelikan on it's release and was eagerly awaiting it since early reviews praised it's unique mechanism. This is the original release version and is currently sold out.First off the woods on this puzzle are stunning, glimmering in direct sunlight, and lovely contrast in the dark corner stabilisers. In the hand, this puzzle is just stunning, and also a great size and weight. The solution to this puzzle requires r...

Malabar Safe - Final Edition number 91 . Solved and reset. Great condition!Please reach out if you have any questions. Shipping to be calculated after end of auction. 

Very cool and fun themed karakuri puzzle. If you enjoy cats this is a must have

This is my favorite karakuri puzzle ever. It has such a fun solution with great replayability. It has such a satisfying aha moment(s) that you can’t help but smile

Karakuri - Horse With Warrior*** I do NOT have the original box***Doing some cleaning of the cases. My chores are your gain! Thank you for bidding! Please wait until the end of auction for final amounts w shipping.