Brain Teasers & 3D Puzzles

Puzzles you solve in your hands rather than on the table. There are around 780 in stock, from pocket speed cubes to wooden mechanical models that take a weekend to build.

What's in the range

• Speed cubes: about 145 cubes from GAN, MoYu, Rubik's and cuberspeed, from magnetic 3x3 cubes to 2x2, 7x7, pyramid and Megaminx puzzles.
• Book nooks: about 90 DIY miniature scenes that slot between books on a shelf, most with LED lights.
• 3D wooden models: ROKR, Robotime, Rolife and UGEARS kits such as clocks, music boxes, cars and marble runs, plus Wowood and CubicFun buildings and ships.
• Metal and 3D vase puzzles: steel model kits from Piececool and others, and 160-piece puzzle vases.
• Brain teasers: metal wire and IQ puzzles, Hanayama puzzles, SmartGames logic games and Shashibo shape-shifting boxes.
• Puzzle boxes: Cluebox escape-room boxes, cryptex locks and secret money boxes.

Most items cost between about £24 and £87, and the typical price is around £41.

Prefer flat puzzles? See Jigsaw Puzzles. For more marble-run builds, see Marble Runs & GraviTrax.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a book nook or 3D wooden puzzle take?

Small book nooks and 3D models take a few hours. Larger ROKR and UGEARS mechanical kits often take 6 to 10 hours or more, spread over several sessions. Most listings give a piece count, which is a good guide.

Do 3D wooden puzzles need glue?

Many ROKR and UGEARS kits are glue-free and the parts press out of laser-cut sheets. Book nooks often use glue for small details, and the listing says when it is needed.

Which speed cube is best for a beginner?

A magnetic 3x3 cube is the usual first choice, as the magnets help it turn smoothly and line up. Budget magnetic cubes are fine for learning, and GAN and MoYu flagship cubes suit people who want to time their solves.