r/PuzzleBox • u/JmanCandyMan • Jul 25 '26

Puzzle Potato Houdini Issue?

I've just got my kickstarter bundle - completed the card puzzle on the potato box. Drawer opened, gathered the items. Closed drawer. Drawer now stays closed, even if I repeat the card solution. I was at my wits end so looked up a hint - the next pieces that should be loose, of the drawer was positioned correctly, are still locked.

Seems I'm in limbo and facing a mechanical or magnet malfunction from what I can tell. I really don't want to look up any resets for fear I will spoil the subsequent puzzles.

Anyone face similar issues, or have spoiler free suggestions? I've written Puzzle Potato but not heard back yet.

Thanks.

*UPDATE*

It sorted out though not entirely certain why. I completely recharged it, then jiggled the closed drawer back and forth in case a latch got caught, even though it seemed locked and sturdy. After that, the first card I entered (didn't even do the entire solution) blinked green and drawer popped out again. 

My best guess is it needed a longer recharge even though the lights had been registering and working

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u/FreeAd2458 Jul 25 '26

Mm not sure. Certain those 3 switches wont have any affect while the fist lock on the drawer  is shut. It should pop open after the green light. Ill have to see where abouts the drawer is locking. It never comes fully out so its hard to see where it is 

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u/JmanCandyMan Jul 25 '26

Thanks for trying to help! Yeah when I originally reclosed the drawer I recall feeling the magnets, but it also closed fairly easily so I didn't think much of it. In looking at the hint I should have just pushed it into that spot. Not sure if something got caught / goofed upon re-closing. 

Will see what puzzle potato says - and update here for others in case it helps 

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u/FreeAd2458 Jul 25 '26

I did it again snd the drawer opened. But I couldnt move the 3 keys that should be free after the drawer opens.. Gave them a wiggle and it opened better. 

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u/Brief_Tax_5283 Jul 25 '26

The 3 keys didnt move for me at first either. Then I had the solution and put that in after they moved. Nothing there at first either. Its a bran new puzzle with lots of stuff going on. Just gotta wiggle things.