Proposal puzzle box
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How I asked my girl to marry me:
She likes puzzles, so I made her a puzzle box. I invited her on a day out and came to pick her up early in the morning. I handed her the puzzle box and explained she had to solve the Sudoku-like puzzle on the bottom (it's just rows and columns, not squares). Once she had finished the 'Sudoku', she had the coordinates of the locations we were going to visit this day. We used a handheld GPS to find the locations.
The first location was in a nature park with many animals. The coordinates led her to a tree at a lake with a heart carved straight through the trunk of the tree (I did not make that carving myself, it was already there). We had breakfast at this lake.
The next location was at the Batavia, an old ship at a museum at a shipyard. She had to find out the length of this ship to finish the next coordinate.
The next location was at the island Texel, at restaurant "De Zwaluw" (the swallow). It was a long drive and we hanged out at the beach first, then we had dinner at the restaurant.
The next and location was the lighthouse at Den Helder. We arrived there around sunset.
In the mean time my lady already noticed that the pictures on the puzzle box represented the places where we had been this day. I explained to her the flower on the front of the box is actually a combination lock, and each petal had a picture of the places we had been. Now all she had to do was turn the combination lock in the order we had traveled this day. Now the box was unlocked, the leaf could turn to the right and now the nautilus gears on top could be turned, to open the box. The ring was in the compartment on the right.
I proposed to her and she said yes.
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Excellent puzzle box. The variety of elements (sudoku, geo-caching, progressive clues) and the mechanism (combination lock, and variable-ratio gears) is ingenious. How fortunate you are to have met and proposed to a fellow puzzle fancier.
The problem is any girl smart enough to figure that out would also be smart enough to not marry me lol.
@salgaditho11yo
7 жыл бұрын
Ryan Prince the ultimate sacrifice when it comes to commenting
@shwebbid8778
7 жыл бұрын
Ryan Prince dayum
@nemtudom5074
7 жыл бұрын
Őress F to pay respect....
@pinkglitz6622
6 жыл бұрын
antonio salgado did Ryan Prince delete his comment I don't see any Ryan Prince's
@janabroflovski2572
6 жыл бұрын
PinkGlitz he changed his name he was Ryan
Hot damn, what a way to propose! Not only did you have a great day planned out, but _how_ you got there is very original! If I ever get married, something tells me I won't come anywhere close to this...
@madmanwithaplan1826
7 жыл бұрын
pssst just steal his haha no lol but there are alot of ways to make a the propsal matter more than the ring itself
@davidsatian8045
7 жыл бұрын
+Pressthebigredbutton ju0
That is literally so incredible I can barely even describe it. Not only is the design of the box perfect, but if a single thing had gone wrong the whole day would've been ruined. The fact that everything went accordingly to your *very* intricate plan is amazing. Nice job!!👏👏
I remembered the my husband proposed to me it was Saturday I wake up and didn't see him then I found a map that tells me to go to central park(which is the place we meet) and I found another map a tree tell me to go to a restaurant in Manhattan(which is the place we had our first date) I go there and the chef that served us our meals at that time gave me another map that tells me to go to the airport, so I go to the airport and suddenly a man in black tell me "follow my instructions it's a surprise by jack", he gave a ticket but told me not to look at the destination. I got on the plane, after 7 hours on the plane I realised it was PARIS, when I arrived I saw Jack he take on a date and he proposed to me right in front of the eifle tower I said yes then my family came out from a bush I cried so much my mom tell to stop being a Crybaby because I am someone wife now. I am so lucky to have that kind of proposal
@luuksteitner
7 жыл бұрын
That is an amazing story. But I don't understand how you can go on an airplane to Paris without knowing the destination. That should be displayed many times before you get on the plane.
@sksksnoyuh2844
7 жыл бұрын
Luuk Steitner the man in black take care of everything to make sure I don't know the destination
@kierafeldman5737
7 жыл бұрын
It's real I was the bush
@avaalexis7571
7 жыл бұрын
So your husband left you for an entire day, took your family with him and waited awkwardly in Paris for over half a day waiting for you to arrive?... okie dokie then
@tarahfield1198
7 жыл бұрын
I get what you mean, like even if you only knew your flight number they'd tell you at the gate where you're going or at least the pilot would be like "Welcome aboard ______ airlines flight number _______ to Paris." once you're already on the plane.
Just out of curious is there a back up plan if she failed or took too long to solve the puzzle...
@luuksteitner
7 жыл бұрын
The back up plan was to help her. And she did need a little bit of help.
@user-rh4fc2dg8e
7 жыл бұрын
The plan is if she's too stupid to figure it out, she's not good enough to marry you...
@y05077
7 жыл бұрын
A hammer
@Natchuw
7 жыл бұрын
You know.. when he said She likes puzzle that much so he made a puzzle for her.. that means She's a god damn pro.. and no way she couldn't find out.. it's already in his plan.. xD
@bertinesteitner4722
7 жыл бұрын
The puzzle wasn't the problem, I had trouble using the combination lock, I'd never seen one before:)
She is a fortunate woman. Beautiful work on the box and it is also remarkable how you enhanced its value by the story behind it. I always push for people to instill meaning in the things they create.
y'all gotta read the description, it's so sweet.
You had chosen a clever wife indeed.. Beware.
@helloperson470
7 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@dnagoatgaming1159
6 жыл бұрын
shoutitallloud better wipe that internet browsing history.
i have no idea why this appeared in my recommended list but that is so awesome!
@jasondoe2596
8 жыл бұрын
Same here - and I agree!
@kennoquick
8 жыл бұрын
Same here
@hoodrich119
7 жыл бұрын
stera Same here.
@neesperdinajulinee
7 жыл бұрын
same here!
@VixeyTeh
7 жыл бұрын
stera me too.
This is beautiful, until you realize the sudoku on the bottom can't be correctly solved.
@yatokami1783
7 жыл бұрын
kellen liame so many double 6s and 5s
@yatokami1783
7 жыл бұрын
James Bunt all sudoku puzzles go by columns, rows, and grids. Each 3rd area goes 1-9 with no repeats. That's the rule of sudoku
@kellenliame2674
7 жыл бұрын
James Bunt ive been solving these things for over 10 years, now. this puzzle pissed me off the second i found an issue
@j_0anna
7 жыл бұрын
Andy Jeans and a double seven
@lil.red.kiki.
7 жыл бұрын
Maybe you're just supposed to solve it by rows and columns, instead of both rows and columns and 3x3 squares. It wouldn't be actual sudoku, but you'd be able to solve it.
the description is the cutest thing ever
I'd never get married if someone proposed to me with this because I would 1: not realize it was a puzzle box and think it was decorative or 2: realize it was a puzzle box, not be able to get it open, and get frustrated.
@akhilrajput4160
7 жыл бұрын
you being stupid is not my fault
@melissagonzalez6027
7 жыл бұрын
akhil rajput You being rude is something no one wants.
@kive6258
7 жыл бұрын
It clearly states that the girl likes puzzles. It obviously will not be for everyone...
@jackbubbles4006
7 жыл бұрын
+baums547 you can always smash it open if all else fails. I mean, probably not the best strategy, but still a valid option. Or set it on fire and wait a bit. Kills the romance, but at least it gets the ring out.
Guys like you make it hard for the rest of us hahaha. Very clever.
this is some professor layton shit
@plzno4229
7 жыл бұрын
******** *** thank god there's the internet
@hester8716
7 жыл бұрын
******** *** I know right😂😂
@markoneill3719
7 жыл бұрын
******** *** I was looking for this comment 😂😂😂
@l3m0ndaff0dil
7 жыл бұрын
******** *** Some real professor Layton Pandora's box shit there lmao
@bertinesteitner4722
7 жыл бұрын
thanks thanks! I didn't know prof Layton at all but googled it and love the game!
Beautiful box, intriguing idea, and congratulations.
That is the sweetest proposal ever.
I'm happy I read the description! Almost sounds like a short story before the next pixar film!
well from my detective skills i can say you mr puzzelbox maker are dutch
@chrisp.2852
7 жыл бұрын
meh i dont realy care you know what i mean and who says i wasent doing som detective work i never told you :3
@luuksteitner
7 жыл бұрын
Correct
@KEvin-tv1io
7 жыл бұрын
huh ? but how da hell did you deduce that Mr.detective o_O??
@KEvin-tv1io
7 жыл бұрын
wait nvm I got it -____-
@chrisp.2852
7 жыл бұрын
Max Ztrikes did you now? Explain how did i do it.
Thief 1 "I stole this box because I think there is something valuable inside." Thief 2 "You'll never figure out the puzzle!" Thief 1 grabs hammer and smiles.
@adfasfuiuiui1056
6 жыл бұрын
Thief 1 shoves the hammer up his ass Thief 2 watches in disbelief but with a little curiosity Thief 1 turns around and asks Thief 2 to work the hammer for him Thief 2 agrees enthusiastically
Wow this is incredibly beautiful. Looking at the comments you could have a pretty decent home business making these!
@PerrinPansy
7 жыл бұрын
BrianMDPhD A lot of time and care goes into a box that intricate.. I wouldn't even be able to five a price estimate. it's perfect.. Not even any wood filler, the top lines up perfectly with the bottom, zero gap. it's not hard to do.. Just requires a rediculous amount of time, effort, accuracy and precision.
This is so beautiful and thoughtful. What a sentimental and poignant memory that box will hold!
I just read the description. Wow! I think that was the sweetest proposal I've ever heard of! So much thought and effort on your part; lucky gal!
It's really beautiful! wish you two will always together and blessed with happiness.
@bertinesteitner4722
7 жыл бұрын
thank you!
Like something out of Myst
@erik_carter_art
8 жыл бұрын
+arbitterm Gave me chills watching this because it made me think of exactly that: something out of Myst or Riven!!! I so wish I were handcrafty enough to build something like this. I certainly have the interest and motivation, but lack the skills and tools (and the money to purchase the tools).
@luuksteitner
8 жыл бұрын
+Erik Carter Funny you mention that. Indeed, Myst is my main source of inspiration when I make such things.
@cellmaker1
8 жыл бұрын
+arbitterm That's exactly what I thought. A physical puzzle straight out of Riven. Kudos.
@1totheright
8 жыл бұрын
+Luuk Steitner Would you make me one if I paid you?
@luuksteitner
8 жыл бұрын
+1totheright It would be rather expensive if I'd have to hand-craft these boxes for people to buy. If you're willing to pay the right amount I wouldn't mind to make you one. Since I'm getting lots of these requests I am considering designing a version as a kit that people can put together by themselves, or have them 3D printed. I'm not sure what people would be willing to pay for such things but it could be worth the effort.
Now she has to go into several other rooms with extensive puzzles to open other boxes, uncover a secret of a long lost victorian cult and connect a few batteries to some lasers.
This is so sweet, I actually think that it's the most beautiful way to propose the one you love. I wish you so much happiness
"it's just a piece of string"
This is.... GREAAAAAAAAT!!! I love it!!! Wish you happiness!
I'm afraid some girls would just agree to not marry you instead of trying to open this box
@Dinoking745765
7 жыл бұрын
Xerus depends on the girl
@ShamelessDuck
7 жыл бұрын
Dinoking0505 that's the idea
@toasty_air
7 жыл бұрын
Xerus read the desc
@xaius4348
7 жыл бұрын
opens the box, says no.
awe- how precious & thoughtful!! I know I'm 2 years late, but congratulations!! hope u 2 r happier now & more &more each day!! according to old & wise married couples...NEVER GO TO BED MAD
This is so sweet! Literally goals.
Awww so sweet! That's a really cool puzzle box, too :)
I hope this box is on display in the living room, it's beautiful. I like how you left it with it's wooden color. This was such a creative way to propose, I'm glad she said yes :D I love doing puzzles too, the only thing I wouldn't be able to solve would be the sudoku, but that's just because numbers and I don't mix X'D
This is absolutely adorable!
This is really unique and beautiful. It also shows that you genuinely care for her. You did a wonderful job on this box (and with the romance bit, too). Very nice.
This is beautifully made with a beautiful story. I'm glad it turned out well :).
This is so adorable!! Such a good idea :)
Your girl is mighty lucky! The craftsmanship that went into that box is absolutely amazing. Congratulations!
GORGEOUS work on this box. It's absolutely stunning.
top notch proposal right there
i liked this vid just for the story in the description well done
Beautiful! Great share. Thanks! 😊
This popped up in my recommended list today. That is super cool and creative!
You just got half the women in the world to ask you to marry them.
Don't build this unless you're sure she will say Yes.
this is honestly the coolest proposal ever
Very nice work! Love it!
That's such a beautiful idea and the box is gorgeous
Wow, that's amazing and so romantic!
this is glorious!!!! very lucky couple you two!! congrats and much happiness on your life together and i love the box ssooooo much i had to watch again!
This is a solid, wonderful, beautiful piece of craftsmanship and I wish you and your lovely lady all the best
I kinda want a box like this but not as a puzzle,just as a box.
now that's romantic .
I'm glad she said yes. Imagine going through all that just to have say no.
Love it! It's a maker's glass slipper - and she turned out to be the perfect fit!!
and that, ladies and gentlemen, is how you propose
@bertinesteitner4722
7 жыл бұрын
amen
dang it looks like it came from a video game
That's beautiful. Congrats!
This is sooooo creative! I'm glad that she said yes.
that's a really cute way to propose
we should warn the scientists that we now have found the grand grand grandson of leonardo davinci!!
This is the most amazing proposal I've ever heard of. Congratulations!😊
Bravo, beautiful work!
Yep, you just *locked* it down for life.
DUDE. YOU DID IT RIIIIGGHHT
This is so wonderful. so much thought went into this box. It is an amazing way to propose. I wish you many happy years together!
Fan-flipping-tastic work mate. Geweldig.
As a Geocacher, I'm of course gonna solve that puzzle and visit those locations :) Perhaps consider turning this into a real Geocache :)
@PDeRop
7 жыл бұрын
the Sudokus are wrong :( there's squares with multiple times the same number..
@luuksteitner
7 жыл бұрын
You're not the first one to notice. I was able to solve the sudoku when I verified it for myself. Since it was my first time I made a sudoku I didn't realize I did something wrong. But my wife noticed this as well and I had to help her out to get the last coordinates right. If you really want to visit these spots as well, let me know where you're stuck and I'll give the remaining coordinates. By the way, be sure to book your dinner at De Zwaluw weeks in advance, as they are always fully booked. It's the best restaurant on the island, as far as I know.
@CycloPioneer
7 жыл бұрын
i'm guessing but I think dat jij nederlands bent XD
@thijsheijkoop
7 жыл бұрын
CycloPioneer ik denk het ook
@palebluedot7435
6 жыл бұрын
Lmao I found 3 geocaches by accident lol one under a bridge in Manchester on case mountain one in a park in Manchester by VIP and one in a water tower in oneonta NY by a job corps Happy hunting
Not sure why this was in my recommendations. It seems that KZread has been making a few mistakes lately. Luckily, this was a good mistake. This video is awesome! Subscribed. I hope to see more in the future.
This is the most beautiful description box I've ever read.
That is an amazing box. Thank you for sharing it.
sitting here like ya no way am I creative enough to do this
Did you build this or purchase. I love puzzle boxes and would love to get this one
@luuksteitner
8 жыл бұрын
+Terri Young I've build it. I'm not planning to build more unless someone is willing to pay a lot, but I don't think it will be worth it ;)
@terriyoung5089
8 жыл бұрын
Are there plans available for it ? You did a wonderful job. It is so beautiful.
@MrBeard17
8 жыл бұрын
+Luuk Steitner That is a very unique item of beautiful design and craftsmanship. This is not an item to bang out for cheap.. What would you charge for it ?
@skyhacker6
8 жыл бұрын
+Terri Young The laser cutter did it !
@goodsir.813
8 жыл бұрын
+Luuk Steitner I WILL PAY A LOT SHOOT THE PRICE !!!
You are an amazing person. Congratulations! I hope you two live a long and meaningful life of beauty!
omg. the description was perfect! hope I'll get a guy like that too. the box is well doned.
awww goals af
that is beautiful
This has to be one of the best proposal ideas I've ever heard of.
the most clever date/ proposal ever. Cheers and Congrats!
This video should have been titled, how to annoy your girlfriend right before proposing.
@shamimaakter8256
7 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@kitpaovm8537
7 жыл бұрын
Not really, there are people who love to be intellectually challenged
@19cmurry85
7 жыл бұрын
+Kitpao VM It was a joke
@adfasfuiuiui1056
6 жыл бұрын
He was not laughing.
lol I would probably quit and just keep the box
That box is beautiful, how could she not say "Yes", glad she did.
this video was posted in 2014 but that's so sweet!! I'm glad she said yes 😊
How did you make the box and can you do a tutorial?
@bigchewypretzels
7 жыл бұрын
here is a little tutorial on how I did mine. Not entirely the same by any means but it is conceptually similar in that you need to design it in Illustrator or similar and then laser cut it: www.instructables.com/id/Fairytale-Story-Proposal-With-Puzzles/
@n3m3sis03
7 жыл бұрын
bigchewypretzels Tell ya what, make me a box and name your price. I'll even pay for my own shipping. I'm completely serious, by the way.
Awww so sweet 💕❤️️😍
I'm so glad she said yes, dude! This is an amazing idea, and really damn well done!
Beautiful work!
aww that's so cute XD
good luck for your marriage
How can anyone (except those people who hate puzzles with a passion), dislike this?
Omg the description is sounds like the best romance story. So romantic and thoughful ♡♡♡
A hammer would make short work of that puzzle.
you should sell these box's on etsy you'd make a killing.
Dude... you win. Best proposal ever.
This is absolutely beautiful. Your significant other must have been thrilled.
looks like a great place to hide weed ... lol
@hezmora
6 жыл бұрын
Nathaniel Smale I was thinking the SAME thing! Thinking I'd really like to hide stuff in there! I could save money in it, hide anything small & personal I didn't want anyone else to see, or hide any small expensive things that I wouldn't want stolen, etc. And even though I haven't smoked weed in a loooong time, I thought about that too, lol.
well what did she say?
@villenilsson7182
7 жыл бұрын
yay
@derpyscratch9078
7 жыл бұрын
It's in the description bud
@lambyiii
7 жыл бұрын
don't listen to these trolls....the fiancee couldn't open the box and broke up with the guy out of frustration.
Wow that is beautifully crafted!
With all this creativity you didn't even need a ring. Anyone smart enough to make a combination puzzle box automatically gets the girl