Secret Lock Box III Jail Cell: How to Use a Puzzle Box Cage

By Creative Crafthouse | Published: 2026-11-03

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to set, load, and open the Secret Lock Box III Jail Cell. Follow the step-by-step cage instructions to solve this wooden brain teaser gift.

Quick answer

To use the Secret Lock Box III Jail Cell, first set all five lock bars at each end to the correct position, then place your item inside the cage and close it. To open, repeat the same five-bar alignment at both ends.

Why the cage design changes the puzzle

Unlike a solid wooden puzzle box, the Jail Cell uses strong stainless steel bars, so you can see and even touch the item inside. That visibility is part of the challenge: you know exactly what you are trying to free, but the five lock bars at each end still control access. The locking mechanism is the same design used in the Secret Lock box, but this version is larger and built around the cage.

What fits inside

The cage is sized to hold a beer can or anything that fits within the bars. Because the product listing does not specify exact internal dimensions, measure your item against the cage opening before relying on it for a specific gift or surprise. If the item is too large, the puzzle cannot be closed properly.

Step-by-step: setting and opening the Jail Cell

Set all five lock bars at one end: Rotate each of the five lock bars at one end of the cage to the correct position. The mechanism requires all five to align before that end will release. Check that every bar moves freely; a stuck bar usually means it is not in the correct position.
Repeat at the opposite end: Set the five lock bars at the other end to the same correct position. Both ends must be aligned for the cage to open. Do not force the cage after aligning only one end; the second end still locks it.
Open the cage and load your item: Once both ends are aligned, open the cage and place your beer can or other fitting item inside. Close the cage fully before mixing the bars. Confirm the item fits without pressing against the bars, or the cage may not close cleanly.
Scramble the lock bars: Spin the five bars at each end away from the correct position so the puzzle is locked. The item is now visible but trapped. Scramble both ends, not just one, or the puzzle may open too easily.
Solve by realigning both ends: To open, work one end at a time: set all five bars at that end, then set all five at the other end. The cage will release when both ends are correct. If the cage still will not open, recheck each bar at both ends rather than pulling harder.

Product facts

Secret Lock Box III - The Jail Cell Wood Puzzle Box holds Beer Can or anything that fits into the cage: A unique Creative Crafthouse design with strong stainless steel bars and the same locking mechanism as the Secret Lock box. The open cage lets you see the prize while the five-bar lock keeps it secure, making it a visual wooden brain teaser gift.
Secret Lock Box III - The Jail Cell Wood Puzzle Box holds Beer Can or anything that fits into the cage