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Animals Solving Puzzles, Culture

Octopus Solving Piano Puzzles

This guy basically created a puzzle for an octopus that taught it to play the piano.

David Spira

29 April 2026

1–2 minutes

This guy basically created a puzzle for an octopus that taught it to play the piano. Enjoy.

Octopus with a question mark over its head.

It’s like guitar hero for an octopus.

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David Spira

Co-Founder of Room Escape Artist & Co-Host of Reality Escape Pod. David conceived of Room Escape Artist because he saw the potential of this new entertainment medium back in 2014. From the start, he applied his professional skills as a digital experience designer to the burgeoning industry of escape rooms. David is full of ideas: from in-depth research pieces to new content types… like cute animals solving puzzles. He is always pushing REA to try new things, take risks, and be something more.