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Locus by Boaz Feldman
I've been left feeling befuddled by Boaz...again! Around this time last year, Boaz Feldman, the mastermind behind the PuzzLocks brand, released their latest iteration in the shape of a lock puzzle in the form of Ant Hunt – well, once again, PuzzLocks/Boaz is back with a brand new puzzle for 2025, introducing the Locus Puzzle Lock . Fishy business As has become custom, the puzzle arrived promptly into the UK, which is a trick into itself considering the roughly 3,500-mile tri
Dec 8, 20253 min read


8-Bit by MW Puzzles
It’s been a while since I reviewed a puzzle box from UK-based designer Matthew Williams. For those already familiar with Matt’s work,...
Aug 3, 20254 min read


Key Machine by Alan Lunsford
KMGTP. That’s right, KMGTP. Another tedious acronym I hear you ask? Yes, and to find out what it means you’ll just have to keep...
Apr 27, 20252 min read


Ant Hunt by Boaz Feldman
Earlier in the year, Boaz Feldman teased the puzzling world with a new puzzle product to engage those who are already familiar with his...
Oct 26, 20242 min read


Blinded by DEDwood Crafts
Close your eyes, count to one Firstly, I ought to apologise. It’s been a while since I posted a review here – I’ve been busy behind the...
Sep 22, 20243 min read


Cash Back by Alan Lunsford
AGALP. That’s right, AGALP. What does AGALP mean I hear you all murmur? Well, you’ll have to keep reading to find out...Isn't that...
May 12, 20243 min read


A Rise Above the Rest
Before I begin, to put it simply, he’s done it again . Who’s the he , and what’s he done ? Might be the follow up question from the...
Aug 20, 20232 min read


A Puzzle Fit For a Knight
Beards Woodshop Co synonymous logo For those who are familiar with Tyler Williams’ work, you’ll know that he has a phenomenal ability to...
Aug 4, 20232 min read


The Bandit Puzzle
A little while ago I reviewed a small metal puzzle called Lib-orb-rate. The designer of that puzzle, Matthew Williams, AKA MW Puzzles,...
Jun 11, 20234 min read


Through the Loophole
Whilst the following blog post is relatively short, it is entirely sweet. You’ve already seen the title of the blog, so cutting to the...
Mar 3, 20232 min read


Walter's Radio by DEDwood Crafts
Firstly, a (very) belated Happy New Year to all readers of The Puzzle Podium. The festive season and the beginning of 2023 has been a bit...
Feb 19, 20234 min read


Bad Moon by DEDwood Crafts
For a puzzle with Bad in the name, it really is anything but. Bad moon is the upcoming sequential discovery puzzle from industrious...
Nov 27, 20223 min read


Cola Conundrum by Fortunate Son Puzzles
Sometimes you learn of a puzzle that is so well themed that it needs no prior introduction or additional details to help you decide on...
Nov 15, 20222 min read


Blinded III by DEDwood Crafts
Mr.Dee Dixon, the creative mastermind behind Dedwood Crafts has made some remarkable puzzle boxes in my short time of being part of the...
Sep 5, 20223 min read


LibOrbRate, By MW Puzzles.
Lib-Orb-Rate 11/08/2022 Kyle Chester-Marsden In 2021, a mysterious black block of anodised aluminium started to pop up in puzzle...
Aug 26, 20222 min read


Welcome!
Hi, my name is Kyle Marsden, and I’m a puzzle enthusiast, solver, collector and overall fanatic. I hope to use this website to share my...
Aug 25, 20221 min read
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