Solve It! Think Out of the Box

So fun! The employees were walking around giving people puzzles to solve too. All the puzzles they have are pretty challenging! My boyfriend and I probably spent a good half hour in this store trying different puzzles.

When I first stopped by, I really didn’t expect much from it, but honestly, this shop is one of the most welcoming and friendly shops to stop by at San Francisco! Came by twice, once today, and the other last year, and was completely blown away by Lucas’s and Lauren’s friendliness. Prices are reasonable and they even allow you to test most, if not all of their puzzles in the store before purchasing! I definitely recommend stopping by if you’re in the area, as I know I will if I ever come by for another vacation! Love this place!

The workers, Lucas and Lauren, are really friendly. They will really get you into solving puzzles. You can solve some sample puzzles they have on display and other ones if you asked for more puzzles.

This place is awesome! Everytime I’ve been here, the workers are more than friendly! They welcome you generously and kindly! They are a bit of jokers and they love to play with you! I come here everytime I visit San Francisco and always have fun! I never regret my experience here! If you get a chance to talk to Lucas! He’s super funny and great to talk to! There’s so many open puzzles and toys they let you play with! Definitely check this place out! Everytime I come here I spend multiple hours in here without even noticing it!

Lucas and Lauren are awesome. Went once last year and they recognized us when we came back today. You could easily use up hours here having a bunch of fun. His personality adds to the great experience here.

Insulted.
I would not even rate it a one star.
My family and I (4 kids and I) were walking in pier 39 when this store caught our eye. We loved the store and all the games until we were insulted by the store representative. He said his name was Lucas. We were playing with the box puzzles when he came up to myself and my family, showing us how to do it. After we were mind boggled he asked us where we were from. We replied «Inland Empire» being proud of where we grew up. He then said, and I quote, «You gotta get your meth and porno somewhere.»
I’ve never been more insulted in my life. And in front of kids none the less. We then left the store immediately and most likely will not return.
The store owner should be more aware of who is representing the store.

This shop is one of its kind. We spent a lot of time solving the puzzles
is very a creative place. The shop attendant Jessie is very friendly and she helped us choose some really awesome games. Would strongly recommend everybody to visit the shop

The store itself was really cool, but we were met by the owner or maybe just a worker in an Ed Hardy shirt who threw a ton of sexist and homophobic quips our way. I don’t ever give reviews on Unilocal but the experience was so uncomfortable I thought I’d share.

I have been in this store 3 or 4 times and have always had great experiences. Jesse has helped me every time I have been in, and she has been great.

I was told that this store is really awesome. And it was. Jesse was showing us some really cool tricks and the games are so entertaining. No way you don’t say «wow» at some point.

This is an interesting little store upstairs at Pier 39. If you love puzzles and mind games, this is the place for you. My husband played around for a bit, and it’s great that they have a little corner for kids to spend some time playing games in too. We didn’t make a purchase today, but I can see that if I find I want a unique and different puzzle as a gift, I’d stop here to find something.

I stumbled upon this place randomly yesterday after checking out the mirror maze. We spent a lot of time trying to figure out their demo puzzles. We did not get to try out the mind-​ball game in the back because we ran out of time but I might go out of my way just to try that out.

This place was cool and a little nerdy. Lots of creative little puzzles, and a friendly staff that will let you try them. There is also this «Mindball» game in the back you play against a friend. Both of you have a sensor strapped to your head and whoever has less brain activity wins (the goal is to willfully relax). Very cool!

Solve It has some neat mind-​control games. I played the one on the television screen against my younger cousin. You really have to focus your thoughts so that they are calm while a ball rolls across the table. Once I won and one he won. Just concentrate!
Some of the puzzle merchandise looked intriguing, others not so much. Most of it seems like silly small time gifts. This is an interesting addition to Pier 39.
Now for mind control of my political opponents.

Excellent store — fun puzzels — staff was awesome. Placing my Chirstmas orders!

Awesome place to visit. I stop by every time I visit SF. I bought a few games & have them on my desk at work, they keep my customers entertained. Will be stopping by more often during baseball season.

This place is so much fun! Such a great environment. You will want to spend hours here with all the games! The guy who works here is very friendly, nice, and helpful.

What a cool store with great classic and classy games and puzzles!!! If you like traditional games and puzzles you will love this place!

The staff are so friendly and helpful at this store. The puzzles are so cool and if you need a hint on how to solve it just ask and they will help you.

I could spend HOURS here. Their mind boggling games and puzzles kept me busy… for longer than I anticipated haha.
Puzzles, board games, travel trinkets… they have tons of stuff to choose from here. If you’re looking for a gift for your students, your homie, or your homie’s kid, you’ll always find something fits. Honestly, I only walked in with my group of family and friends to waste some time, but we ended up having a GOOD ‘ol time. (see what I did there?) My sister ended up buying stuff for the after school center she works at. The simple puzzle she chose will keep a kid busy for hours, literally. The cool thing is that unlike typical gifts (ear muffs, socks, candied yams), you’ll actually have a good time with it and have even more fun watching someone else try to figure it out.
What I liked best: the service. The guy working there was the best part. You could tell he loves his job. Every person who walked in was greeted and he gave everyone a chance to try and figure out the puzzle before telling them the secret to solving it. He also made suggestions on what to buy. Good job dude! You made the experience for us :)
Just as their name suggests, you need to think out of the box when you visit! They like you to play with the products, just don’t get frustrated and start throwing things — not cool. So if you’re up for a brain tingling challenge, visit Solve It! You won’t be disappointed.