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Stuck on a puzzle lock and not sure where to begin? A beginner's guide to how to approach solving one, with practical tips and no spoilers.

Jigsaws, Rubik's cubes, escape rooms, puzzle locks: they all get called puzzles, but they are very different experiences. Here is what actually sets puzzle locks apart.

As a puzzle designer, my hardest job isn't making a mechanism difficult, it is making it engaging. Discover the hidden psychology of designing heavy brass puzzle locks that balance challenge and connection, creating the ultimate screen-free, shared gift experience for families and engineers alike.