A spirited journey through the world of collectible artisan puzzles

Pairing craft cocktails with crafty puzzles

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You Shall Not Pass

The No Way Box is the brainchild of Dr. Peter Hajek, a British psychologist who understands both the secrets to a very good puzzle and the joys of experiencing such items.

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Father William

‘I have answered three questions, and that is enough’

Said his father: ‘Don’t give yourself airs!

Do you think I can listen all day to such stuff?

Be off, or I’ll kick you down-stairs!’

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Now What?

The drawer slides out and you are holding Peter Hajek’s “Now What?” box. Peter’s puzzles instantly taunt you with their name, suggesting there is more than meets the eye in store. What do you mean, now what?

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How? Box

How? does one describe the results of a seasoned puzzler teaming up with an expert craftsman to produce a new puzzle box? Exactly. The How? Box is a collaborative effort hatched in the deviously puzzling mind of Englishman Peter Hajek.

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Matchbox

Let's take a little excursion off the beaten path this time. In fact, it will be more like ducking under the roped off barrier and wandering in the off-limits area where we aren't necessarily supposed to go, only to find something very interesting.

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