Andean Gemstone Puzzles Arrive in Japan: A Makuake Exclusive
From the Peruvian Andes to Japan’s design scene, DAR Proyectos’ Cubestone puzzles begin a new chapter. Celebrated on Kickstarter with ¥4.7M+ in global support, our handcrafted stone puzzles are now live on Makuake, Japan’s premier crowdfunding platform.
Why Support Cubestones on Makuake?
For those new to the platform, Makuake is more than just a shop—it’s a community of early believers. By supporting projects here, backers gain exclusive first access, enjoy discounted early-bird pricing, and help bring unique products to life. It’s a way to vote with your support and become part of the story.
Understanding Makuake's All-In Model
This project follows the All-In model: regardless of whether the goal is surpassed, every supporter’s purchase is confirmed once payment is completed before the campaign ends. The Cubestones project already stands at 285% funded—and counting.
Cubestone Puzzle Timeline & How to Back the Campaign
Campaign runs until: November 10, 2025
Scheduled delivery: February 2026
How to support:
- Visit the campaign page.
- Choose a reward tier (超超早割, 超早割, etc.)
- Complete your payment on the platform — purchases are only confirmed if you check out before the deadline.
Early-bird rewards: Get up to ¥5,500 OFF the Small Cubestone (regular ¥22,000, now from ¥16,500) and ¥13,800 OFF the Queen Cubestone (regular ¥68,300, now from ¥54,500).
What Makes Cubestones Gemstone Puzzles Special?
32 Ways to Solve: A Unique Puzzle Experience
An endless challenge that tests concentration, sparks creativity, and inspires play.
Natural Andean Gemstones: Rhodonite, Angelite & More
Dumortierite, rhodonite, angelite, and more — each piece unique, carrying millions of years of geological history.
Handcrafted in Peru by Skilled Artisans
Every puzzle is meticulously carved by artisans, using stone-carving traditions passed down for generations.
Mindful Design: Puzzle, Décor & Stress Relief
Tactile, soothing, and visually stunning, Cubestones are both puzzles and collectible décor objects.
Preserving the Andean Legacy Through Cubestones
Behind Cubestones is more than just a puzzle: it’s a movement to preserve Andean stone-carving traditions. Over the past decade, half of the workshops in northern Peru have disappeared. DAR Proyectos and their artisan partners are fighting back by building a sustainable system that provides stable work, passes skills on to younger generations, and modernizes workshops for the future.
Bringing these puzzles to Japan is more than a commercial step — it’s an opportunity to weave Andean cosmology and craftsmanship into new homes, where play, beauty, and tradition meet.
Final Thoughts: Back Cubestones on Makuake Today
As a Makuake backer, you don’t just make a purchase—you become part of a story that connects Peru and Japan through creativity, heritage, and play. Cubestones aren’t simply objects; they’re companions: puzzles that soothe, challenge, and enrich the spaces they inhabit.
Campaign closes on November 10, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to secure these exclusive Andean treasures before they return to their full retail value.