~ Limited Edition Puzzle Box ~

A NOTE FROM THE DESIGNER:
      The Keepers Key Safe Deluxe Puzzle Box is made from an exotic hardwood called Makore, also known as Baku; it is an African cherry with quite beautiful grains and coloring. This box is really a completely new design.  I implemented a decorative custom box joinery of my own design and therefore it is certainly not one ever used before. I also took the time to grain matched the box sides. This means the box sides are cut in sequence from the same piece of wood.  The result is that the grain matches going around the box. An additional effort was made to select a good grain and color match for the bottom and top of each box too. This box  is completely made of hardwood. No metal was used in its construction making it a true woodborne puzzle box design. It is made to fine woodworking standards and was finished with  multiple coats of clear high sol lacquer and has been hand rubbed to a smooth satin finish.  As each box is truly individually handcrafted, each one has its own unique characteristics.  See the pictures below for even more features.

    This new design has 2 solid Makore panels inside that are "locked in" by a series of hidden friction pins and slots. It requires 30 (plus) moves to remove the panels and to retrieve the keys from inside the box. I have it posted as 30 (plus) moves because though some steps require for multiple raps or repetitive positions to be executed in one step, I did not try to actually add how many raps it would take in one step or how many times it would need to be "rocked" in another step. But what you can count on is that there is much more involved than just a succession of 30 moves and you're in. You really have to interact with the box to make it happen.

     As you are finding out, there is indeed a lot more than meets the eye with this most unassuming puzzle box. When you slide the lid open you are met by the first of the two solid hardwood panels and this is where the challenge begins! The entire box makes up it's puzzlistic value. You must accurately position the box and rotated it through a process of  moves that includes rapping on it in specific positions to manipulate the "locking" pins. Each panel requires it own procedure for removal. This puzzle box was designed with the intent to be very difficult and challenging. Since the internal parts are not visible during operation, there are few clues to go by. Though you may possibly be able to hear the pins moving while positioning the box, the sound of the wooden keys and the rattling of the panels inside the box will indeed add to the difficultly. Even its size is intended to add a bit of awkwardness with the handling and positioning of the box. All of these characteristics combined are what make this box a real Quagmire Puzzle Box.

    The Limited Edition Keepers Key Safe comes with 5 pages of fully illustrated instructions which includes a procedure for removing the panels, a procedure for reinstalling the panels back to the "locked" position and even another procedure to resolve a possible "gotcha" that was implemented into the design (without giving away too much). It also comes with a hand signed Certificate of Authenticity displaying the QPB certified embossed seal. The  signature Quagmire Puzzle Boxes logo and the serial number are permanently engraved into the bottom of the box.
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30(plus) moves to open this puzzle box!



~ Quagmire Puzzle Boxes are Original Trademark designs created by: Randal Gatewood ~
~ Each box is engraved with Quagmire Puzzle Boxes Signature Logo ~

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