Mechanical Puzzles Blog

The History of the Japanese Puzzle Box
Himitsu-bako, or Japanese puzzle boxes, have a long and storied history. These beautifully crafted boxes are a delight to look at, but their appeal...

Tangrams for kids
Tangrams: An Ancient Chinese Puzzle and Modern Learning ToolThis traditional Chinese puzzle has been around for a very long time, and it gained pop...

Mechanical Puzzle Classification
Mechanical PuzzlesMechanical puzzles are usually self-contained objects, consisting of one or more parts. These puzzles present the player with a p...

The Benefits of Puzzles as an Educational Toy for Children
People of all ages love puzzles. Whether it’s a “fit the right block into the right hole” puzzle or a complex level mechanical puzzle, there’s some...