5 Puzzle YouTubers We Love
We'd love to introduce you to some of our favourite YouTube creators who focus on wooden (and other) puzzles and brainteasers.
If you’re reading this, chances are you're also eager for more - more challenges, more designs, more ways to see puzzles through someone else’s eyes - start here.
One of the best things about puzzles is that they connect people all over the world. These creators are part of a global network of reviewers, solvers and collectors.
1. Puzzle Guy
▶ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0-5e11u-1o&t=354
If you’ve scrolled Instagram, TikTok or YouTube, chances are you’ve come across Puzzle Guy.
In this video he walks through a new release from Pelikan Puzzles - one of the most respected names in high-end wooden puzzle design. His energy is fresh, enthusiastic, and instantly recognisable (along with that unmistakable Eastern European accent).
He’s great at showcasing newly released puzzles and giving viewers a feel for what makes each design interesting - without overcomplicating things.
If you like staying current with what’s new in the puzzle world, he’s a good one to follow.
2. Crux (Henry)
▶ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Iq9yBcYKzY
Henry from Crux creates beautifully filmed, thoughtfully paced puzzle videos from the UK. His channel feels calm and accessible.
He regularly features puzzles from some of the most interesting designers around the world, and his commentary helps you appreciate the craftsmanship and intention behind each piece.
Henry also runs Crux Puzzles, a UK-based puzzle store that specialises in puzzles from respected international designers.
His channel gives you insight not just into solving, but into the wider puzzle landscape.
3. Dom Puzzles
▶ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K8CLq7TGBQ
In this video, Dom is solving a rare puzzle by Mr Puzzle Australia - a name well known among serious collectors.
Her channel is a great example of the sheer scope of puzzles out there. From rare collector pieces to unusual mechanical designs, she explores a broad range with curiosity and persistence.
It’s refreshing to see someone approach difficult puzzles with patience and genuine enjoyment. Watching someone else wrestle with a tricky design - and eventually unlock it - is motivating.
It reminds you that puzzles aren’t about speed. They’re about staying with the problem.
4. Greg Gelf
▶ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3FwEq-PKT8
Greg is a true puzzle devotee. In this video he talks about the classic three-piece block - a deceptively simple concept that opens up a surprisingly deep rabbit hole.
Based in Israel, Greg has been part of the puzzle community for years. He runs gregpuzzles.com, shares original designs, reviews, and collaborates with makers around the world.
What stands out about Greg is his long-term commitment. He’s young, but already one of the most dedicated contributors in the community.
5. Downtime Fun
▶ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__PwIB-DxVc
Based in Hong Kong, Downtime Fun is a fantastic solver and reviewer.
His channel features clear, focused solves and honest impressions of different designs. If you’re curious what a puzzle actually feels like to solve - rather than just what it looks like - his videos give you a good sense of the experience.
He’s part of the wider Asian puzzle scene, which has been hugely influential in wooden mechanical puzzle design over the past few decades.
