The CLUEBOX is an interactive, manually pre-assembled wooden box with various puzzles, which have to be solved one after the other to open the box. Very much like an Escape Room in a handy format! The solution to each puzzle is based not on randomness, but only on logical decisions.

The CLUEBOX is an intriguing challenge. It’s difficult to solve, satisfying to hold, and beautiful to display.

MAGIC vs SCIENCE

Human beings are rational creatures, and yet we are tempted to believe in extraordinary things like magic and rely on intuition. Which of the two sides is stronger in you? Well, now it is the perfect moment to find out!

For this Kickstarter, we designed and developed not one but TWO CLUEBOX PUZZLES:

• The Trial of Camelot (with a little help from the famous magician Merlin) 
• Cambridge Labyrinth (with a little help from the great scientist William Whewell) 

Will you be better at solving the box created by magic or by science? Explore the deepest corners of your soul by solving the two Cluebox mysteries! 

The two new Cluebox puzzles are completely different in terms of engineering, mechanics, riddles and materials used, yet both are equally fascinating and thrilling to solve!

The Kingdom of Logres, early 6th century. The aging King Arthur asks for the help of his mentor, mage Merlin, to find a worthy knight who can take part in the quest for the Holy Grail. Later on Merlin finds a way to identify the worthy – the one who can pass the trail and “pull out the king’s sword.”

Many knights gifted with strength and valor came to Merlin, but none of them could cope with the trial. Until Galahad, son of Lancelot, came along. A short time later King Arthur proclaims him the greatest knight ever.

Many deeds of Galahad are described in detail in medieval literature, except for one – the trial of Merlin, which remained a secret of Galahad. Until quite recently, in West Yorkshire, a mound with the tomb of an unknown knight was excavated. All indications pointed that it was the tomb of the knight Galahad, and in his hands there was the trial of Merlin, which accompanied Galahad until the end of his days.

Now we suggest that you pass the Trial of Camelot and equal yourself with the greatest of the Knights of the Round Table!

Megabox: The Trial of Camelot

For Kickstarter, we will also produce Camelot Megabox. The Box size is 21,5 x 21,5 x 22,5 cm, which makes it ideal for escape rooms, corporate events, and other occasions with a larger amount of people. In your Megabox pledge, 2 boxes are included: 1 x Camelot Megabox + 1 x Camelot Standard size

In the early 19th century the situation around the scientific developments in the UK was raising strong concerns. “Science is all but dead in England… perhaps deadest of all at our Universities,” – English journalists wrote.

And then it changed – provincial Philosophical Societies started blossoming across the United Kingdom. They offered an opportunity for people to meet and listen to talks on the latest discoveries and inventions. 

William Whewell, a Cambridge University historian and philosopher, became one of the founders of Cambridge Philosophical Society in 1819. This Society ultimately transformed major English universities into the world-leading centers of scientific research we know today. The term “scientist” had not even existed until William Whewell coined it in 1833.

According to several reliable sources, there was only one condition to become a member of the Philosophical Society – applicants had to pass the entrance challenge by opening the mechanical box “Cambridge Labyrinth” invented by scientist William Whewell. 

Now you have an opportunity to face the challenge which used to be the first step for many inventors into the world of science and engineering!

Once our project reaches 200,000€ specially for Kickstarter we will create TWO marvelous artifacts which combine the power of Magic and the knowledge of Science: the models of Balancing Marbles and Floating Sword. They will be distributed to the supporters of our project according to the chosen reward:

•  Balancing Marbles for the backers who choose to get Cambridge Labyrinth 
•  Floating Sword for the backers who choose to get the Trial of Camelot 

You will receive both in case you pledge for the two types of Cluebox. 

The models come as a wooden kit.

Balancing Marbles

Floating Sword

This beautiful Cluebox puzzle appeared on Kickstarter last year in summer. Almost 4000 backers supported us, so Captain Nemo’s Nautilus found its home in more than 75 countries. 

Captain Nemo, a famous character of Jules Verne’s books, put his secrets inside a box in his legendary submarine Nautilus.  Reveal the mysteries of Captain Nemo and find the lost traces of his scientific findings!

This Cluebox came to life thanks to more than 3400 Kickstarter backers from our first campaign! Thanks to everyone who supported us!

Davy Jones is the sea devil who locks away the wandering souls of all sailors who lose their lives at the sea.  You can become the one, who will finally be able to open the locker, release the souls and defeat Davy Jones. 

Professor Schrödinger – a famous Austrian physicist – forgot his cat in a box, while studying the problems of quantum mechanics. We are sure that the cat is still alive, and you must save it!