Intrism Level One proves that great things can come in a deceptively small box.
Intrism Level One is a great option for newcomers to laser-cut build kits, or for those who just can't seem to get enough. Put it together yourself, either with the included assembly guide, or if you're up for the challenge, try to build it without the instructions. Once assembled, your goal is to navigate the marble through the wooden maze's twists, turns, and tunnels to the finish line. Memoryis the name of the game here. You’ll need to track where you’ve been to plot your path to the other side. Unlike our original series, the marble cannot fall off the tracks of Level One, so the challenge lies solely in the complexities of the labyrinth. Can you get to the finish line and back?
Intrism Level One is for thinkers, tinkerers, and makers who are new to wooden puzzles or experienced but want to experience a unique spin on them. Whether you're into puzzles, art, engineering, or just building cool stuff, Intrism Level One guarantees excitement. We recommend Intrism Level One for ages 8+, but younger builders can enjoy it too with adult help.
Is prior experience needed to build this?
No experience? No problem. If you’ve ever built a LEGO set or followed IKEA instructions, you’ll do just fine. Everything’s pre-cut and clicks together—no glue or tools required. Once you’re hooked, check out our more intricate builds to expand your collection.
What are these made from?
Each kit is precision-cut from high-quality birch plywood using a laser cutter. It’s sturdy, smooth, and engineered to snap together with satisfying precision. No flimsy parts here—just solid craftsmanship.
Can it be painted or colored?
Absolutely, and we even have themes available for Intrism Level One. The natural wood surface takes paint, stain, and creativity like a champ. We recommend customizing it before assembly using a paint or stain that will not add thickness to the wood (otherwise it may complicate the assembly process).
What if I break a piece?
Don’t sweat it. We replace broken or missing wooden parts for free—just head to intrism.com/oops and we’ll get you building again in no time. Replacement acrylic panels are also available at Intrism.com/acrylic.
How difficult is solving Intrism Level One?
Patience is key—Intrism Level One has winding pathways for the marble to roll through, but you cannot fall off the track like our Original Series mazes. Instead, with focus and determination, you’ll find your way through the maze to the other side without too much trouble. If you prefer something a little more challenging, we have Intrism Mini and Intrism Icon. For the most difficult challenge, check out Intrism Pro.
Does this make a good gift?
100%. It’s the kind of gift people don’t forget. Great for birthdays, holidays, graduations, or just surprising the puzzle-loving person in your life. Every order is shipped in plain, non-branded shipping material to keep the gift hidden from prying eyes. Plus, we omit the purchase price, so go ahead and ship it directly to your recipient.
How does Intrism Level One compare to other models?
Each Intrism model offers a unique build experience and maze design. Intrism Level One is our first Level Series puzzle, and comes in at 4” in size, and is the simplest maze to solve. To see a full comparison of all Intrism models, check out our comparison page.
Where do you ship from?
All orders ship from our production facility in Columbus, Ohio. That means fast, reliable delivery for U.S. customers and solid turnaround times for international orders as well.
Let customers speak for us
from 367 reviews
Michael McGinnis
09/21/2024
Kyle always delivers
Kyle Vandeveer, the creator of Intrism, has done it again , this time with a design that is still visually intriguing and fun to play, but with a new dynamic: one that can be built by virtually anyone. Kyle's Level One design is the easiest to assemble and play, so it is appropriate for beginners and the young alike. This is a good place to start if you don’t have the patience yet to tackle his more involved projects. Once you get your feet wet with Level One, you will understand the intricacies of the others, and build confidence to take them on.
I’m extremely impressed at the fit and finish of this laser cut construct-it-yourself puzzle maze. The pieces fit together perfectly with truly no glue required. I’ve put together many wooden projects but this one stands out as the best yet. Well done Kyle. You knocked it out of the park!
The maze was so fun to put together. Challenging but not in a way where you aren't set up for success. It just takes some attention to detail and a gentle touch. I've practiced the maze for hours and still have not been able to complete it successfully yet. I like this because I would not pick it up as often if it was easy to beat. I took it to work and my coworkers can't stop trying to beat the maze. They all want to order these for fathers day. 10/10 my one complaint is sometimes my coworkers don't know where to go and neither do I within the maze. The YouTube video of someone completing the maze without the acrylic panels is very helpful for this.
Kyle, I really loved the product you designed. All the instructions were easy to follow and since I am a visual learner this played into my strengths making it a joy to assemble. I am very impressed with your attention to detail and the quality of your design. I hope you have an equally or greater challenging puzzle for me in the future. 5 STARS, Well done!!
Saw an ad for this and knew it would be an amazing gift for a family member who loves puzzles and building things, and I was right!
Super fast shipping and great packaging. He loved the gift and immediately started putting the pieces together. Excited to get him the larger size next year! I highly recommend this product.
Fun puzzle, clear instructions, good part tolerancing
Extremely fun little build! The instructions are very clear and parts are well toleranced so they fit together tightly with little to no sanding. One of my favorite wooden puzzles and the perfect gift for anyone with an interest in puzzles even if they've never done 3D puzzles before
My partner and I had a great time putting the puzzle together. It's quite elegant as a finished product and I enjoy catching her play around with it since. Would recommend. Thanks Kyle!
My 14 year old Autistic grandson put this together, he did majority of the work, I only had to help maybe three times. He loves it. It would be great to see additional puzzles. I am now putting one together for myself it’s hard, don’t know how he finished it so quickly.
This product is outstanding. The material is excellent and the completion of the maze was a fun "puzzle". The description for the assembly is very clear. The laser cut pieces are perfect and the parts went together without glue. After sever hours/days of trying to complete the maze I was able to get to the next to the last step five different times, but then lost as the marble dropped to the bottom! However on the sixth attempt I was able to get to the finish line. I would rate this higher than 5 stars if I could.
I bought this as a gift for my 74 yo father. We started it together while I was visiting for a few days. I popped the pieces and he put it together. He finished it by himself 2 days after I left. What a great gift for a puzzle lover! It’s well-made and lovely once it’s complete. It’s not easy, but with some patience and care, it’s great fun. Highly recommend! Hope you come out with some new designs.
I'm a retired engineer and really enjoyed the construction process! Instructions are great, and the assembly drawings are excellent. Then the finished unit is a striking display, just asking to be picked up and enjoyed. Well done!
Great project. Fun puzzle. Well made. I was skeptical when this showed up. But once I started, the directions and engineering are amazing. I could not stop thinking about it when I was not working on it. I also had a bad feeling that I would finish and the cube would not fit. I was wrong. Fit perfectly. It is a favorite on my coffee table. Get this. You won’t regret it.
I have put together intermediate wooden models (marble runs, music box carousels etc) and Lego intermediate adult models My husband got me the Intrism Pro and I wanted to see what it was like, so I bought the two less complex ones to try. I was impressed with the weight of the wood and how well they fit together solidly I had fun with this first one. It will be something I will leave out for “guests”. I like that you gave choices as how to put together. The only comment to improve that I would make ( ands it’s so minor I hate to mention) is maybe put a “ starter” on the film to help take the coating off the acrylic sheets. It took a little to get it started. All in all, I will get the complete set.
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Selina Arvelo
Amazing product
I received this product from my wife. The craftsmanship is amazing. Putting this puzzle together, immerse me in a world of tranquility and peace. This puzzle became my baby and I couldn’t wait till I completed it. It totally helped me focus on the detail of putting each piece in place. It was put together so well that the pieces fell in place easily. i’m 64 years old and this was so much fun. I can’t wait to purchase another. I highly recommend it.
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Lindsay S.
Durable, Engaging, and Fun!
It is very durable even through repeated play. It was the right level of challenge for my 10 year old son (he’s a puzzle expert so older kids would enjoy it too!) It was different from Perplexus brand puzzles and brought a new challenge to him.
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Christy L Todd
Level One review
Recepient has several projects he is working on, but is anxious to start this and others from you.
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Allen Bux
Intrism Level One
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Joseph Kulak
Some Parts
Some parts I couldn't get together 100% so the ball doesn't flow all the way, but it was fun to put together and I'm going to try another one to see if if was me or the product. Had a ton of fun doing it.
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alangie
Amazing gifts
Is hard to find a gift for teenagers in these days, and this one was amazing… put it together and then resolve it… takes a while… but they did it. and looks nice in their rooms. Now they asking for the next level… looks like you gain a futuro client ;-) highly recommend
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Joseph Lovato
Great gift
Bought for a Granddaughter for Christmas, she totally loved it, will be purchasing different ones in the future.
I ordered the American Made in the USA pattern theme. I sent the Intrism puzzle to my grandson. He truly enjoyed putting it together and “messing” with it. He has a complete collection of ALL the Intrism puzzles. But he reports that there was no Red White and Blue pattern on it, with it or instructions on how to add it. It was a bit disappointing. The puzzle, itself, IS, however, done with the usual impeccably and mechanicaly expert design. We still call it a success, with or without the color or lack thereof.
It is very very small. The pieces are not that easy to maneuver but a steady hand helps. The instruction are easy to read and the final product is enjoyable.
The Intrism Level One Pocket Edition is a great little puzzle. I found the puzzle easy to build with the clear instructions provided. The components are of excellent quality and I am sure they will last for many many years. This puzzles is essentially the same as the Level One puzzle, but in a convenient take it with you size. These puzzles are fun to build, fun to solve the maze, and make great display pieces. I own every Intrism puzzle and can highly recommend any of them.