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product_id: 78875085
title: "The Perplexing X in a Box"
brand: "monkey pod games"
price: "€ 33.91"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 11
category: "Monkey Pod Games"
url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/78875085-the-perplexing-x-in-a-box
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region: Germany
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# 100% real wood build Mind-bending challenge Solve in 1 second (with skill) The Perplexing X in a Box

**Brand:** monkey pod games
**Price:** € 33.91
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧩 Unlock your genius with The Perplexing X in a Box!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Perplexing X in a Box by monkey pod games
- **How much does it cost?** € 33.91 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/78875085-the-perplexing-x-in-a-box)

## Best For

- monkey pod games enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted monkey pod games brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Elegant Design:** Crafted from premium 100% real wood for a sleek, natural look.
- • **Brain Over Brawn:** Flex your mental muscles, not physical strength.
- • **Conversation Starter:** A stylish desk accessory that sparks curiosity and connection.
- • **Quick Solve Potential:** Master the method and solve this puzzle in just one second.
- • **Durable & Family-Friendly:** Built to last with solid construction, perfect for all ages 6+.

## Overview

The Perplexing X in a Box is a cleverly designed wooden mechanical puzzle that challenges your problem-solving skills with elegant simplicity. Measuring 7.66 x 7.66 x 3.15 inches and weighing just 4 ounces, it offers a unique brain teaser experience that can be solved in seconds by those who crack its method. Durable and visually appealing, it’s perfect for professionals and families alike, doubling as a stylish desk accessory and a fun, educational pastime.

## Description

This puzzle proves that brain outdoes brawn. With the proper method, this tricky and clever puzzle can be solved in just one second - exerting more the force of your mind than your muscle to release the square trapped between the X. But don’t be tempted into thinking it is easy – you’ll need to flex all your puzzle solving neurons for this one – be warned: simple solutions sometimes involve very complex thinking! Dimensions: 7 2/3" x 7 2/3" x 3 1/7"

Review: Fun - I was plesently suprised by the quality, size, and entertainment value of this toy for the relatively low price. It is not the hardest puzzle to solve but it has a solution that I think is unique. It also looks nice sitting next to other nick nacks. It is also well made with real wood and feels solid and well built. My kids had a lot of fun with this puzzle (ages 6, 9, 12). My youngest needs a little help to solve it and likes to play with it. Since he did not break it within a month I have to give it 5 stars for durability. I also gave it 5 stars for the education because there are some phyics involved. I wavered between 4 and 5 stars for the fun and overall rating of the toy and decide to go with five stars because you can continue to challenge yourself by improving your solution time and there is more than one way you can solve it and the second solution is harder to execute.
Review: Clever Puzzle - It didn't take too long to figure this out; it's not like some of the 5-10 piece puzzles that take forever. However, it's an elegant puzzle that is fun to figure out and share with friends and coworkers. It's also a great conversation starter on your desk at work. I recommend it and I will check out the other Monkey Pod puzzles.

## Features

- 100% wood
- Imported
- puzzle proves that brain outdoes brawn
- be warned: simple solutions sometimes involve very complex thinking

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0013KVPPU |
| Best Sellers Rank | #735,195 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #1,099 in Assembly & Disentanglement Puzzles |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (416) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 4 ounces |
| Item model number | MPG901 |
| Manufacturer | Monkey Pod Games |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 12 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 7.66 x 3.15 x 7.66 inches |

## Images

![The Perplexing X in a Box - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61spLvE6NCL.jpg)
![The Perplexing X in a Box - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61hvQcxBd-L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun
*by S***G on October 20, 2009*

I was plesently suprised by the quality, size, and entertainment value of this toy for the relatively low price. It is not the hardest puzzle to solve but it has a solution that I think is unique. It also looks nice sitting next to other nick nacks. It is also well made with real wood and feels solid and well built. My kids had a lot of fun with this puzzle (ages 6, 9, 12). My youngest needs a little help to solve it and likes to play with it. Since he did not break it within a month I have to give it 5 stars for durability. I also gave it 5 stars for the education because there are some phyics involved. I wavered between 4 and 5 stars for the fun and overall rating of the toy and decide to go with five stars because you can continue to challenge yourself by improving your solution time and there is more than one way you can solve it and the second solution is harder to execute.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clever Puzzle
*by C***T on December 20, 2013*

It didn't take too long to figure this out; it's not like some of the 5-10 piece puzzles that take forever. However, it's an elegant puzzle that is fun to figure out and share with friends and coworkers. It's also a great conversation starter on your desk at work. I recommend it and I will check out the other Monkey Pod puzzles.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I Tried to Stump My Husband and Unfortunately it Didn't Work but This Puzzle is Still Pretty Cool!
*by K***. on January 23, 2017*

One of my goals in life is to stump my husband with a puzzle and it's proven very difficult. We've spent a good amount of money on logic puzzles and brain teasers and he still solves them so quickly that I wonder if I will ever find one that he can't solve quickly. This past Christmas I decided would be the year of puzzles and brain teasers so I did a lot of research on here to buy the most challenging puzzles I could find. This one looked like a lot of fun so I ordered it, along with some others. This puzzle is called the Perplexing X in a Box and the goal is to separate the square piece from the X. The puzzle is made of smooth wood that feels durable thus far. The pieces of the X each measure almost 8 inches and the box measures 3 1/8 inches by 3 1/8 inches. I didn't save the packaging, which was basically like flimsy plastic wrap, to see where the puzzle is made. As soon as my husband unwrapped this gift, he solved it within about five seconds (grrrrrrr!) BUT that is only because he has a puzzle similar to this one that I didn't know about so he knew how to take it apart and put it back together. If he hadn't had any experience with a puzzle like this, it would've taken him a bit longer but probably not much because he's extremely logical, a computer engineer, and subjects like geometry are easy for him. I, on the other hand, do not think like he does. I was an English Literature major, am more analytical, and I still can't figure it out! I still decided to give this puzzle five stars because it is well-made (I'll update this review if anything happens to change my mind on this), challenging for many people, and it will look good on your desk at work or on your coffee table as a conversation piece. It's hard to say if you, or the person you wish to purchase this for, will also be able to solve it quickly but if you've seen a similar puzzle to this one, it's possible this will be easy...or it could be hard. In any case, it's a decent price for a puzzle that many people will find entertaining and challenging. I will be looking into purchasing more of the Monkey Pod puzzles for my husband in hopes that I can one day stump him!

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*Last updated: 2026-02-21*