Houdini BoxHoudini's Great Escape: a light-powered escape room in a box. The chained and padlocked puzzle box standing in drifting smoke.Touch. Turn. Discover: mechanical puzzles and hidden electronic effects. Hands hold the box in the dark as violet light glows from a slot in its side.A challenge worthy of Houdini: 4+ hours play time, 1 to 4 players, ages 14 and up, difficulty 4 of 5. Box 14 x 14 x 12 cm, hidden space 84 x 75 x 38 mm.Reset. Share. Escape again: step-by-step hints and a full solution support every player. Two hands turn the box open above scattered playing cards.Can you complete the great escape? Observe every detail, follow the clues, break free. The box lit against red theatre curtains.Powered by ambient light, no batteries and no charging cables. The solar panel in the lid seen from above, a playing card visible beneath the glass.

Houdini Box

Powered by light. No batteries.

Difficulty
◆◆◆◆◇
Play time
4+ hours
Players
1–4
Age
14+
Resettable
Fully
Language
Independent
Dimensions
16.5 x 16.5 x 14.7 cm
Weight
1.30 kg

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What makes it special

  • 4+Hours of Brain-Teasing Fun
  • 328Parts for an Immersive Escape Room Experience
  • 9Magical "Aha!" Moments
  • 0Batteries Required
  • 40Challenging Steps
  • Infinite Energy, Powered by Ambient Light

The Story

Inspired by Houdini's legendary escapes, from lock picking to breaking free of chains, escaping prisons, and card tricks, this box challenges you to match the master of illusion.

Hidden deep in Houdini's den, A box was built to fool all men. It waits for you, a work of art. Now take the challenge, but where to start?

Illustrations of Houdini's legendary tricks: the Torture Cell, the Chain Escape, the Secret Pathway, the Handkerchief Trick, the Key to Misdirection, the Hidden Rules of Cards and the Jail Break

What reviewers say

Chris Ramsay reviewCuby reviewIbrahim Abbas reviewMr.Puzzle review570k views
I've never seen a puzzle box like this. This was everything it was hyped up to be. Do not miss this. This is amazing.
Chris Ramsay YouTube
Safety & compliance
  • Not a toy. Not suitable for persons under 14 years.
  • Contains small parts. Keep away from young children and pets.
  • Contains a lithium capacitor that stores energy. Do not short-circuit, puncture or disassemble.
  • Charging: use only a CE-certified 5V USB-C power source. The box is also solar/USB chargeable, so follow the charging instructions.
  • Contains LEDs whose flashing lights may cause discomfort or seizures in photosensitive individuals.
  • Solve by logic and hand only. Do not use tools (pliers, hammers, screwdrivers).
  • Store dry (birch/MDF); clean with a dry cloth only.

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