Does the wooden puzzle from Tomb Raider really exist?
In the film Tomb Raider (2018) there is a wooden puzzle with rotating sections. See this section of the trailer.
Is the one featured in the trailer built in the style of/based on a real puzzle?
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Note: here are the descriptions of the prop puzzles, which imply they are not actual functioning puzzles:
This prop item includes a puzzle box with a key, note and photo inside the secret drawer. This item measures approximately. 4 by 2.5 inches. The puzzle box is brown with gold details. It is made of wood with metal details. This puzzle does not have rotating squares. When the gold lever is push up it reveals a secret draw. The drawer contains a gold colored metal key, a rolled note and folded photo. A total of 3 similar puzzle boxes in this style were received (each vary in style of function). However this it the only one that includes a hidden drawer w/ a key, note & photo. Others in different style will be listed separately.
This Prop Item is brown w/ gold colored details, made of wood w/ metal details, measures approximately 4 by 2.5 inches and is in good condition. The squares on this item will rotate if you pull back on them. if you push the gold lever up it will give the appearance that a drawer is popping out. However, this item does not have a complete drawer. A total of 3 similar puzzle boxes were received from production (each vary in style of function) however this is the only rotating one received. Others will be listed separately.
Best Answer
Yes, it's very common "puzzle". Usually called Codex or Cryptex.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Codex-Puzzle-Box/
http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Cryptex/
Similar thing was present in DaVinci Code and it was part of DVD box Set daVinci DVD opening
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What is the puzzle in Tomb Raider movie?
Okay, here's the answer: As Lara eventually figures out, the correct solution is to put the yellow and blue gems together to create green, which is, obviously, the color of life.Are there puzzles in Tomb Raider?
Tomb Raider levels are full of exciting and intricate puzzles. Over 25 years of entries into the series there have been plenty of puzzles, ranging from major set-piece environments to explore to simpler brain teasers based around pulling certain levers and avoiding traps.WOOD PUZZLE INSPIRED BY TOMB RAIDER THE MOVIE
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Turkish Puzzle Boxes also hold some of the same intrigue. Some are really simple but others can be many precise steps to open.
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