This puzzle was formerly sold by Crafty Puzzles and is retained as a free reference item. It is no longer available to purchase from this website.
Try a hint before revealing the answer
Open one hint at a time to preserve some of the challenge.
Hint 1
Treat the puzzle as six layers rather than one large cube.
Hint 2
Complete each square frame before adding the next layer.
Hint 3
Keep the channels aligned vertically so the later pieces can pass through.
Written assembly guide
- Build the first flat interlocking frame shown as stage 1.
- Add the second set of pieces at right angles to create a square two-layer base.
- Continue one level at a time, matching the channel pattern shown in stages 3–5.
- Before the final layer, check that all vertical openings line up.
- Fit the last pieces across the top and centre the layers to complete the cube.
Use the preserved diagram or video alongside these steps for exact orientation. The written guide is an original summary prepared for this archive.
Complete Gridlock Cube solution
The original Crafty Puzzles instruction diagram is preserved below.
Reveal the Gridlock Cube solution diagram
Select the diagram to open a full-screen zoomable view. The original file is also available for printing.
Source and verification
- Archive source
- Original Crafty Puzzles archive material
- Information checked
- 13 June 2026
- Verification status
- Archive-preserved; not independently physically tested
- Page status
- Original Crafty Puzzles URL preserved
