About
Welcome to our website! We are a family-run business in Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria, dedicated to crafting mechanical puzzles. Discover our creations that inspire and evoke emotion.
Here you can learn about our company's history and explore our unique products. Before February 2024, we were known as 'Revo HQ' but have recently updated our name to 'The Puzzle Workshop'. We are passionate about crafting challenging puzzles that stimulate cognitive development and problem-solving skills.
From the iconic REVOMAZE Puzzle series to the innovative VAULTMAZE Pilot and reimagined classics, our dedicated team in Askam-in-Furness, England, is committed to providing high-quality, intriguing pieces of engineering for the curious mind.
The Beginnings
Ashton Pitt Ltd turns ideas into reality through innovative problem-solving. Our mechanical metal puzzles are crafted for like-minded puzzlers worldwide.
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REVOMAZE was created in 2008 by Chris Pitt, inspired by a memorable mistake during his engineering apprenticeship. A wrong cut in a plastic screwdriver handle sparked the idea for this unique puzzle, now proudly displayed in our cabinet.
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This error later sparked the invention of hidden mazes in a sleeve, starting with the Blue. The rules were simple: make minimal components and allow quick assembly, while offering a real challenge to the puzzler that exceeds their expectation.
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Since then, the range has expanded to over 20 designs, followed by a passionate and talented worldwide client base! The community continues to grow, and we have extended our family of products by introducing the VAULTMAZE, 19 mazes that are each sliced into 8 rings; the goal is to find, build, and solve the mazes to enter a competition and win an incredible prize of the SUPER GOLIATH PUZZLE (20-RING), which is nearly three times the size of a standard REVOMAZE!
In late December 2023, we released the REVOMAZE in a 'Lite' version as suggested by our customers after a survey, which is lower in weight and price, with smooth play and a pin on the outside that pushes up once solved so cannot be lost.
The new Lite version is aimed at younger and older puzzlers to introduce the REVOMAZE concept, give our current users a new challenge, and allow them to share their experiences with family and friends.