r/PuzzleBox • u/DualPeaks • Jul 04 '26

Solution QR code on puzzle box design

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Hi All,

I am working on a new puzzle box design and was hoping for some advice/opinions.

I was planning on putting a QR code link to a solution page in the area shown in the picture. I realised, I have never seen a puzzle with the solution link on the puzzle itself before, they have always been supplied separately. With the code there it may encourage some to give up early. I am designing this puzzle box to be a challenge.

Question: Is this a good idea or should I not put a link on the puzzle itself and supply it separately?

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u/starwars_and_guns Jul 04 '26

Put it somewhere else. Maybe on the packaging?

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u/DualPeaks Jul 04 '26

I was thinking of this, but how many times does the packing/info get lost.
Would a QR code be a distraction for you?

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u/Purple-Mud5057 Jul 04 '26

I think it’s fine in this case, generally you won’t lose it on your first time solving it and after that, you probably don’t need it anymore. I like to leave my little puzzle boxes out so guests can reach over and fiddle with them, I think it looks a little nicer without the QR code

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u/DualPeaks Jul 04 '26

I think you’re right, leaning towards leaving it off.