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UGears Book of Secrets

For a puzzle lover who enjoys building something that also hides small keepsakes.

Where to buy

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Why it made our lists

  • Gifts for board game and puzzle fans

    A 263-piece wooden mechanical kit that builds into a book-shaped box with a hidden mechanism. For a teen or adult who enjoys building. It takes several hours, and it is not a real safe.

  • Gifts for DIYers

    A 263-part wooden kit that builds a book-shaped box with a hidden mechanism, for a puzzle fan aged 14 and up. Several hours of building. Decorative, not a real safe.

What it is

A wooden mechanical puzzle kit that builds into a book-shaped box with a hidden mechanism; 263 plywood parts, no glue needed, recommended for ages 14 and up.

A self-assembly wooden model shaped like an ornate book with a hidden compartment, a secret mechanism and a combination lock box. The parts press out of wooden sheets and fit together with gears and levers that actually move. It is an intermediate-level build that takes an afternoon or two and can then be used to hide small items. It is rated for ages 14 and up.

The details

Model size
6.7 x 7.4 x 2.8 in
Parts
263
Level
Intermediate
Build time
About 6 hours
Age
14 and up

From the shop's product page, read October 3, 2026.

Worth knowing

At 263 parts it takes several hours, and the finished box is decorative rather than a strong safe.

Skip it for a child under 14, the maker's recommended age.

Good for
Partner, Friend, Teen (13–17), Has everything, Brother or sister
Interests
DIY & tools, Art & crafts, Board games & puzzles
Occasions
Christmas, Birthday, Anniversary
Age
14+

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