Tokyo Safe - Oskar van Deventer - Team JB Hobbies

Tokyo Safe - A Blind Dual-Maze Lock Puzzle

Unlock the enigmatic secrets of the East with Tokyo Safe, a masterful blind-maze puzzle designed by renowned creator Oskar van Deventer and produced by Team JB Hobbies. Crafted as a commemorative gift for the International Puzzle Party (IPP) 2025 in Tokyo, this compact safe conceals dual invisible 4x4 mazes that must be navigated simultaneously through touch alone—confusing yet conquerable, with rotating mechanisms and thematic half-pins bearing the Japanese flag for an immersive solving experience.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 2 inches by 1.5 inches by 1 inch.
• Material: High-quality 3D-printed durable plastic in striking blue, white, and red hues, evoking the Japanese flag for a patriotic, resilient build.
• Part Count: 4 intricate components (two rotating mazes and two half-pins).
• Difficulty Level: Intermediate, blending tactile confusion with rewarding feasibility.
• Designer: Oskar van Deventer, produced by Team JB Hobbies, renowned for innovative hobby craftsmanship.

Features:

• Dual Blind-Maze Challenge: Solve two simple 4x4 mazes at once without sight, relying on rotation and feel for a disorienting yet elegant unlock.
• Flag-Bearing Half-Pins: Pull apart and push together the thematic half-pins adorned with Japanese flags, adding cultural flair to the disassembly.
• Secret Storage: When fully taken apart, the interior reveals space for rolled-up bills, transforming puzzle into practical keepsake.
• IPP Legacy: Exclusive tribute to IPP 2025 in Tokyo, capturing the spirit of global puzzle innovation in a pocket-sized format.

Why You'll Enjoy It:

Conceived as a special memento for puzzle aficionados gathering in Tokyo for IPP 2025, Tokyo Safe by Oskar van Deventer masterfully merges blind navigation with sequential discovery, vividly 3D-printed by Team JB Hobbies in flag-inspired colors. The simultaneous maze-solving—veiled from view yet intuitively solvable—ignites sensory curiosity and triumphant relief, while the half-pin mechanics offer tactile poetry. Ideal for lock enthusiasts and travelers, it doubles as a secure hideaway for valuables, blending history, culture, and clever engineering. A gateway to van Deventer's world of whimsical challenges that linger long after the safe cracks open.

Navigate the shadows of Tokyo Safe and claim your puzzle heritage!