Microsoft published the 1999 puzzle video game Pandora’s Box, designed by Alexey Pajitnov.
Pandora’s Box is a collection of puzzle games created by Alexey Pajitnov, the Russian game designer best known for inventing Tetris. The title was released for Microsoft Windows and uses a framing story based on the mythological Pandora and her vessel.
Players work through different puzzle types while progressing through a series of locations and challenges. The game’s design reflects Pajitnov’s interest in accessible, pattern-based puzzles rather than arcade action. Microsoft’s publication connected the project with the company’s consumer software and game releases of the late 1990s.
The title can be confused with unrelated games and software using “Pandora’s Box,” including arcade compilations and educational products. It is also separate from the Greek myth, the Wedekind play, and the 1929 German film. The specific 1999 puzzle game was designed by Pajitnov and published by Microsoft.