The Locus brass trick lock by Puzzlocks, an original puzzle with a mechanism nobody has seen before
High-angle view of the Locus mechanical puzzle lock. An engaging screen-free gift designed to get people off their phones and focused on a rewarding, hands-on 5-hour mental challenge.
Side angle view of the Locus puzzle lock. A beginner-to-intermediate trick lock that serves as an unexpected, cool gift for men and women who love a good physical challenge.
The Locus trick lock puzzle set showcased with the included Puzzlocks Fabric Bag. This handy storage pouch comes standard with every puzzle to protect it, making it a complete gift for anyone who loves a challenge.
The Locus brass trick lock by Puzzlocks, an original puzzle with a mechanism nobody has seen before
High-angle view of the Locus mechanical puzzle lock. An engaging screen-free gift designed to get people off their phones and focused on a rewarding, hands-on 5-hour mental challenge.
Side angle view of the Locus puzzle lock. A beginner-to-intermediate trick lock that serves as an unexpected, cool gift for men and women who love a good physical challenge.
The Locus trick lock puzzle set showcased with the included Puzzlocks Fabric Bag. This handy storage pouch comes standard with every puzzle to protect it, making it a complete gift for anyone who loves a challenge.

Locus

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🐟 The Locus - An Award-Winning Original

🏆 Top Ten Winner, Nob Yoshigahara Puzzle Design Competition, Assisi 2026

Locus puzzle lock award certificate: Nob Yoshigahara Puzzle Design Competition, Puzzler's Award Top Ten Winner, Assisi 2026

The Locus is named after the Grouper fish, a clever creature that hunts in murky waters by relying on instinct and patience rather than sight. That is exactly how you will need to approach this puzzle.

It looks like a normal padlock. Inside, Boaz Feldman completely re-engineered the mechanism, replacing the standard components with a clever mechanical twist that nobody had seen before it was released. Even experienced puzzle solvers find themselves going in circles before the solution reveals itself.

Your eyes will tell you one thing. The lock will tell you another. Learning to trust the lock is the whole game.

🎁 Who Is This For?

The Locus is a great gift for anyone who loves figuring things out. Because it sits in the beginner to intermediate range, it is accessible enough for someone new to puzzle locks but surprising enough to keep experienced solvers guessing.

It is also a natural conversation starter. Leave it on a desk or coffee table and watch what happens when someone picks it up for the first time.

👥 More Fun With Others

The Locus works beautifully as a social puzzle. Because the solution relies on observation and lateral thinking rather than complex multi-step logic, it works well as a group challenge. People pass it around, each one convinced they have figured it out, until someone finally cracks it and immediately wants to watch everyone else try.

🛠️ Specifications

  • ⏱️ Average solving time: 5 hours
  • 🎯 Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate
  • 🏗️ Type: Trick lock
  • 🔩 Material: Brass and stainless steel
  • 📐 Dimensions: 80mm height, 50mm width
  • ⚖️ Weight: 300g
  • 🎨 Designer: Boaz Feldman
  • 🏆 Recognition: Top Ten Winner, Puzzler's Award, Nob Yoshigahara Puzzle Design Competition, Assisi 2026

No force allowed. The goal is to open the lock without hitting, banging, or using any external tools. Everything you need is hidden inside the mechanism.

📦 What's Included

  • 🐟 Locus puzzle lock
  • 🛍️ Fabric carrying bag
  • 📑 Instruction card

🛡️ No Spoilers

We believe the magic is in the mystery. This page, the packaging, and the instruction card contain zero spoilers. The solution stays hidden until you find it yourself.

⚠️ Safety note: Contains small parts. Keep away from children under 3.