ASMR Katamino Part 1 (Wooden Puzzle Solving)

Taking my time solving the wooden logic puzzle known as Katamino to help you relax, maybe experience ASMR, and possibly sleep.
If you are new to "ASMR" and/or my channel, welcome aboard and thanks for dropping by! The majority of videos I create, often in an unorthodox manner, are meant to help you relax, sleep, hopefully experience ASMR, and any other use that might help you find some peace of mind, concentrate, study, decompress, etc.
What is ASMR?
ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. It's just a non-scientific, made-up term that a layperson came up with to describe the feeling characterized as a pleasant tingling sensation felt in various parts of the body (head, scalp, back, legs, etc.) in response to various visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, and/or cognitive stimuli, such as crinkling bags, hand movements, whispering, personal attention or watching someone perform a task. It's like goosebumps, but much more pleasant and without the uncomfortable chills.
ASMR videos are meant to intentionally induce this sensation in the viewer, often referred to as "tingles". However, the videos also serve to provide a relaxing, calming, comforting and soothing experience for people beyond ASMR purposes. Many people who do not experience ASMR still enjoy these videos. I experienced ASMR throughout my life, but no longer do.
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[@MadHymek323]

14:48 Me: He figured it out! ER: *rearranges it* Me: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@juliensenft8083]

At 17:08 to

[@spring.j919]

was about to comment the same thing 😭

[@korterpounder]

@@spring.j919 same lmao

[@cody3337]

Yeeee same

[@hatrez907]

I am so pissed about that

[@parkergaul452]

Someone make a compilation of ER saying “that’s not gonna work”

[@calstri]

FatLoser underrated comment

[@chonkolate7096]

WHAT ARE THE CHANCES THAT I FIND SOMEONE WITH THE SAME EXACT PROFILE PICTURE

[@parkergaul452]

@@chonkolate7096 we have the best profile pic of them all

[@FallenAngel-dy9py]

Video Link?

[@bleachwithcereal6910]

@@parkergaul452 i have that picture daved on my phone since the day i got my phone

[@WuchtaArt]

There's a Yoda version of this puzzle, it's called Ketamino

[@Humanbean1100]

the pieces are just 2001 honda civics

[@jackofspades2956]

The drug version ke called ketamine

[@TripolaresSA]

Can someone explain me that Yoda and keta thing??

[@asmrlifestyle8869]

@@TripolaresSA From ketamine, an anesthetic and hallucinogen drug 😂

[@illuzion2876]

Commit warcrimes he must

[@titanspirit7238]

I can't relax during these. My internal voice is screaming where to put the pieces.

[@homersimping2917]

My head is screaming right now...

[@wu1ming9shi]

@@Fraycon Nah, nothing to do with that. Just gotta know when to use your brain and when not to. This is one of such occations (yes, I know this is a joke).

[@JimmyDThing]

I have to just listen and not look at the screen for all puzzles and games or this reason.

[@bcpower97]

The worst is when he starts doing the right move and then says it can't work and changes his mind, but I really like the sounds so I just play it in the background.

[@stofosaurus]

Same here 😂

[@kaylalynn114]

I almost just commented “your voice is so relaxing you should do asmr” 🤦🏼‍♀️ Edit: my notifications really said 💥

[@9ra307]

😂😂😂

[@darrenawesome1731]

xD

[@undou9407]

XD XD

[@kd_gaming_2095]

I think u just did

[@natebit8130]

Hahahaha

[@DrakodanSRL]

The best part of these puzzle-solving videos is watching him getting visibly more impatient and focusing less on the slow, deliberate ASMR movements as time progresses

[@stofosaurus]

No it's not. It's not very calming or ASMR to watch someone get frustrated.

[@diogoc1541]

​@@stofosaurushe didn't mean "the best part" as in the most relaxing part, he just finds it funny

[@jingua.]

I love how you found the solution 86 times but didn’t put the final piece

[@JustinHoller]

I was screaming at my phone lol

[@oscarbooth9144]

I just put headphones on and stopped watching, it was that painful. Amazing sounds

[@THEPISSPALADIN]

Some people just wanna watch the world burn

[@uCruz_]

That's a speedrun tactic

[@Diogin40]

Omg 666 likes

[@NoEntertainment]

More Than 500 Challenges! Will you complete them all? No.

[@irrelevantidiot654]

Yes.

[@ItsOlleDilen]

Correction Potato*

[@GomiGames]

Your name is No. Which makes it better

[@endermage77]

Every time I see his profile picture I keep thinking it's Chief O'Brian from Star Trek

[@ricardofeldmann9561]

In 342 years, maybe.

[@CricetoFunni]

“Mom, can we have Tetris?” “We have Tetris at home.” Tetris at home:

[@1ts3rick]

@@MostlyLost the more you lnow

[@MisterDutch93]

He’s so fixated on getting those L-shaped pieces into the corners.

[@eattherich162]

MisterDutch93 e

[@Alexog2423]

Corvus Clemmons is that even a relevant thing anymore?🤣

[@eattherich162]

Alex.G24 e

[@horrormovietime7166]

@@eattherich162 e

[@3xacharm]

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[@GhostlyDilemma]

Game: Minecraft On point youtube, on point

[@buffondespuesdeunamanaos3705]

The Game

[@jesse578]

youtube doesn't decide the game. The KZbinr does which means ephemeral Rift put it to Minecraft on purpose because of you know.. blocks.

[@MsHunterFoxx]

@@jesse578 sometimes if you dont set it yourself, the youtube algorithm does set it

[@GhostlyDilemma]

@@jesse578 I didnt know that actually :o Thanks for pointing that out

[@arlo.giovanmi]

I mean..there are blocks?

[@succubus2245]

14:47 can we talk about how he did it and then re arranged it? Its bugging me because at the end he did the exact same thing but mirrored hahshag

[@shark.2975]

*h a h s h a g*

[@AmnesiaForever]

@@shark.2975 #

[@edipasplays]

Comments: " no you almost had it. Made me cringe. I couldn't sleep" Me: leave a audio on and turns off phone and sleeps to the whisper of an frustrated ER

[@kiranearitachi]

Exactly

[@cybergod-jm6np]

80th like

[@Combine-ec7sz]

81st like ;)

[@ianmendes]

How do you leave the audio on but screen off?

[@Crunchiest]

youtube premium.

[@eden7323]

Lmao Category: gaming Game: Minecraft *something’s wrong I can feel it*

[@Crunchiest]

look guys i found a minecraft clown.

[@theadvisor9782]

How does that even work? It must be an error in the system!

[@WaterDragonGames4]

@@theadvisor9782 Wait a sec, your name is Yoshikage Kira? .... which one?

[@ruansasa289]

@@WaterDragonGames4 you Said his name YOU FOOL BITE ZA DUSTO

[@grungeyfella]

@@ruansasa289 Killer Queen Daisan no bokudon Bites Za Dusto

[@DaTDMasters]

14:47 No, you almost had it, but you'll get it next time! 17:10 Mkay, maybe third time's a charm? 18:55 Yessss ER!

[@aBOXofcolor]

this sort of upsets me

[@samhargrave5901]

And 25:45

[@hammedburger3712]

@@aBOXofcolor Is it because they're responding when ER will never see this?

[@moboatz]

When you turn 100 years old and can't play with *KATAMINO* anymore :(

[@qwaccc]

back in my day we played katamino, but nowadays, i just cant seem to get it to work

[@bayotic4286]

when it's been 100 years and u still haven't finished the lego set ):

[@itspuff3861]

well time for the next best thing, *Ketamino*

[@Kai_snzz]

Puffin King nO-

[@hammedburger3712]

@@bayotic4286*and its only 3 pieces*

[@AndrevusWhitetail]

Oh, Pentominoes, the precursor to Tetris! And i'm not joking. Alexei Pajitnov based the original version of Tetris on this game, just with 1 block per playing piece removed to make it simpler.

[@oxyu3533]

Makes a lot of sense actually.

[@bluehairedemon]

Tetris is based on tetronimos, the shapes in tetris, they were invented in the 18 hundreds

[@AndrevusWhitetail]

@@bluehairedemon Not according to Pajitnov (The creator of Tetris) himself it isn't.

[@bluehairedemon]

@@AndrevusWhitetail well, it dosn't really bother me

[@beambullseye]

@@bluehairedemon Then why try to correct him at all?

[@aylayzrianne]

everyone's saying they're even more stressed in the comments 😂 meanwhile i don't even try to solve these puzzles with him i just stare blankly no thoughts head empty

[@rin0108_]

Lmao can relate so much

[@dzhekson894]

Me too

[@Voidsfer]

Same

[@viridian1263]

i can’t do that 😭

[@Randomperson-qi1gd]

I wish I could my internal voice just wants to move those darn orange blocks he puts in the corners

[@rumplespliffskin]

One of your biggest strengths is your ability to be so gentle and slow and quiet for so long. Never any bangs and never any rushing.

[@ericcartman9010]

Why is everybody screaming at ER? He's just having fun. He makes me fall asleep and this man deserves 1M.

[@ItsSeamless]

Who screams at ER?

[@JFGaming.]

@@ItsSeamless ikr lmao

[@Eric-469]

I didn't even yell

[@kayrbear6969]

@@ItsSeamless I assume it's the people saying they are gettimg frustrated with him not getting the puzzle right away. Even though the video is not a *puzzle solving video but for ASMR lol*

[@chevinmusic]

I thought they needed Emergency Room

[@cadiusthegreat4530]

"I'm not gonna tap on everything we will be here forever" That's why I'm here

[@xxJoeUnclexx]

yes to be here forever

[@tasyasam3012]

@Manolo Briones have you tried any online shopping sites?

[@tasyasam3012]

@Manolo Briones Aight, thanks for the information!

[@sar0014]

I read that comment at the same moment he said the sentence 😂

[@legendarynoodle2438]

6-99 years F for everyone at the age of 100 and higher.

[@R4nnek]

And for every child prodigy of 5 or below

[@brugafe]

Legendary Noodle We HATE people over 99 years old like get a life already

[@wolfyboy]

@@brugafe or, lose a life! XP

[@gerg669]

if anyone under 6 or over 99 plays this they go to jail

[@wolfyboy]

@@gerg669 well, if you're 99 years old you probably won't be in jail for long. XP and people under 6 years old can't go to jail.

[@avavanpelt926]

This looked so fun and relaxing I went and bought it off amazon. Now I await my joy. But also thank you for this 1 in the afternoon nap

[@Crunchiest]

39:07 lets just play around with this for a minute.

[@SomeReadingsASMR]

I love that even with years of popularity, and experimenting and trying different things - ER still has some genuine technique for asmr. Even simple ASMR. very impressive :) - also ER has a totally classic and unique whisper voice. Really love it. Thank you so much for the video.

[@MikasuASMR]

i didn't know i could feel relaxed by hearing "close" and "that's not gonna work" whispered multiple times. Ily ER

[@possebao_]

Hey rift, i got a sugestion: "The trying to cap a bottle and missing ASMR", with some nice whispers or something you'd like

[@henrieketebrake4635]

That's a good one. Or like an array of bottles and caps and he tries to find the right bottle for the caps.

[@RealZynexx]

Henrieke te Brake great idea

[@possebao_]

@@henrieketebrake4635 would be awesome too, hope he notice us

[@pogfish4701]

God that would be loud

[@diekje8728]

That’s the most retro looking game box I’ve ever seen

[@TroubledGremlin]

"That's not gonna work" really worked on me

[@NightWhispererASMR]

These kinds of puzzles are so fun!

[@silasmorrow3422]

YES FUN

[@nathankilpatrick308]

Listening to your voice and you doing the puzzle. Then I look up from my phone/switch/ds and see the puzzle, my ADHD mind trying and (in most cases) solving it, then I'm just stressed again because I see the solution and you're just taking your time and ended up undoing part of the solution. I love this because I can watch when I'm in the mood for a puzzle, or I can listen and relax to your voice.

[@wightrose3601]

Nobody: Japan: Good Toy Award

[@cefb8923]

@yarrak laughed

[@cefb8923]

Literally just watched this again and laughed out loud at both of your comments, then saw my own comment and was like righttt and then saw the username lol

[@bryyy63]

7:06 I see you, Cosmo and Wanda... you're not slick

[@xXFadingRoseXx]

:')

[@caleb2954]

insomnia: youll never fall asleep while im around Ephemeral rift: hold my beer

[@GanjaMasterBlaster]

More like Ephemeral Rift : hold my tingles

[@sgt.mittens2451]

@@GanjaMasterBlaster hold my intense strategic and complex game that will stress and calm people simultaneously in a never ending loop of anger and love.

[@monke9524]

Personally these puzzle games make me anxious instead of sleepy because i keep trying to solve it in my head too. It gets worse when im already done and you keep changing the pieces. [INTERNAL SCREAMING]

[@purpleduckybryn]

THEN DONT LOOK AT THAT SCREENNNNNNN LISTEN TO THE SOUND AND TURN YOUR DEVICE OVERRRR edit: honestly idk why i overreacted about this so much

[@cunt580]

@@purpleduckybryn some of us need the visuals to distract too

[@purpleduckybryn]

@@cunt580 i know. i need the visual triggers too also idk why i overreacted 😭 it really wasn’t a big deal. sorry about that

[@cunt580]

@@purpleduckybryn nah it's all good g, we all have our bad mood comments

[@Punkmelon]

I barely watched just listened and the only thing I heard was. "let's see.... Nah this is not going to work out..."

[@blacklotusmoney]

I love the puzzle ones. I love the let's eat. I love the Man (not the man..can't trust the heterosexuals.... or anything.. but the man.. aka candy man, etc). I love let's play. I love the Card trader (mtg one mostly). I love inaudible mutterings. I love everything... but also nothing. I mostly love that Uncle Rift has been around for us all for all this time entertaining us with his weaving of tales. Creating awesome videos with so many easter eggs and memes. Thank you Uncle Rift, we appreciate all ya do for us.

[@Clown-lg1em]

I like morphine.

[@ArOwcraft]

I like codeine

[@brodieholderness3897]

I like the sweet refreshing taste of an ice cold Coke Zero sugar

[@snekkysnekk]

I like water

[@haydeen6535]

Acp is pretty good too

[@luttnutt7582]

This is so tingly I felt it in my knees. And I've never had tingles in my knees

[@TillerJames]

It’s called a tinglesom

[@Rhovanion85]

As a professional knee, I can relate

[@user-mz6cm5zk8u]

Rift you should do “Corvus Treats your corona virus” the thought alone is exhilarating lol

[@JonasASMR360]

This video got me into Katamino. Absolutely love this game. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good challenge

[@wikern7010]

If its early where You're at then this gives morning wood an alternative meaning

[@lukacrnomarkovic8172]

He actually does have a video like that, morning wood asmr or sth like that

[@Dumbpuppet101]

Underrated comment lol

[@EnzolioLP]

Why is it everytime you say Katamino i hear Yoda going "Ketamine" in my head.

[@cloneskiller]

THERE IS ANOTHER

[@Swissgas649]

Because your a homeless drug overdose nasty ass dusty ass bitch

[@HectorialInfection]

Thank you Lil Yum, very cool

[@rebecca_sd6011]

Lil Yum wtaf is wrong with you 😂

[@Swissgas649]

@@rebecca_sd6011 alot of things

[@olieasmr8050]

Best tingles for a while. Really great puzzle. Thank you for a great destress after a long day

[@RavenWillliams]

Please make another. Only asmr I have ever fallen asleep to at night. This was increible thank you uncle rift

[@thedoctorasmr7006]

I love these chill puzzle videos but when I see you have the solution but you don't see it it drives me crazy lol thank you for more of these videos ER

[@Newton1208]

Me: the bigger it is the harder it is My brain: that's what she said

[@liam1791]

Please do more of this! It is really fun trying to solve it with you!

[@NoAliasForMe]

14:47 you had it man. nice asmr video but it really triggered me that you stopped at the right solution :D

[@NoAliasForMe]

O P P P O P P G O G G G O O B G B B B B

[@Clown-lg1em]

@@NoAliasForMe yes

[@NoEntertainment]

meanwhile I'm sitting here watching going "wait, puzzles have been invented already?" because in my alternate universe puzzles are Nothing.

[@fabmanthereal]

you guys know he probably mess it up on purpose (at first) just to give the video more length.

[@imjoking5652]

I felt real happiness when you end the each level (idk how to call it 😅), you're doing great job as ASMR artist! Thank you!

[@AnimeRoxorz13]

Of all the times I've watched this video I don't think I've actually made it past the first 10 minutes 😂😴

[@somerandomguy2316]

Uncle e, I don’t think I’ve ever actually said this to you, but thank you, you have gotten me thru many a tough time and sleepless night. You helped me and I appreciate that :)

[@wurststar9023]

this is the best Lets's play I've ever seen

[@thebt-7878]

Amen to that

[@kyleclukey9535]

Just wanted you to know rift this is my all time fav ASMR video, i bought the game soley based on this video and have watched this well over 20 times. Thank you for the intro!

[@Jmam218]

This was amazing. Thank you!

[@owenbridgers]

14:48 Me:Yes finally! ER: *Nah, rearrange*

[@Rhovanion85]

26:30 :D

[@lldrumr9095]

Who else is looking forward to Rift's next "lets play" this Friday ?

[@samuelmcl.9474]

The L me! I hope he plays bloodborne again

[@hbssymmetry4750]

Le me

[@villical]

Samuel McL. No minecraft

[@AC.onions]

this has reminded me that i need to figure out where the hell i put katamino when we moved because it’s one of the only things i can make myself focus on for ages

[@Jim2point0]

Anyone have a link where I could get this exact version of the puzzle? It looks nice.

[@quadc825]

Dude you had it at 17:08 if you look back I was like "nooooooooo" 😂

[@paulspeaks9521]

definitely relaxing, i need to get this myself, just wonder if my voice is relaxing enough for katamino 🤔🤔🤔

[@kroakie4]

Your videos are some of my most favorite. They’re very relaxing. Thanks!

[@EphemeralRift]

Thanks for watching!

[@sierraviolet8519]

I remember when I first came across your chess video and didn't realize I was watching asmr (or know what asmr was) but got so sleepy and had no idea why

[@k.aajjaa2321]

i can't watch these type of videos i be yelling in my head like "noooo flip it on the other side duhhh"

[@Baseballman1224]

I enjoy the sound reward we get when you finish a puzzle

[@andyjbauman]

I love the font used on the back of the box. It reminds me of 1990’s software boxes like Windows or Lotus.

[@eatsleepdie8808]

the second puzzle really had me going bonkers when i figured it out before you haha

[@lukewilson9018]

The 2 nd one was so frustrating but calming at the same time Weird feeling

[@Hurricanemo]

In Thailand - 00:07 (Midnight) When I'm going to sleep Ephemeral Rift : *Uploaded ASMR* Me : *Watch XD*

[@jesse578]

You can use it to go to sleep which is basicly the point....

[@Frozenkoldfury]

That Opening shot with the fingers on the box gave me some serious trouble. My sleepy brain couldnt comprehend the angles. Gods above this is relaxing though.

[@dzan5191]

This is so good i love these puzzle and crosswords solving videos! Keep going

[@phantama7615]

Thought it said Katerino and I had callmecarson flashbacks

[@beardwhisperer1]

Trying to relax but screaming at my computer that he’s almost got it at 17:03, don’t move it!

[@Dongdonghyun_]

I love your subtle sensivity❤❤

[@kace842]

This both relaxed and infuriated me at the exact same time.

[@BittahDemon]

I'm having, for the first time, an anxiety attack.

[@PanGuy_]

Wow that sucks. I hope you'll be Better soon :/ I guess/hope ER can help you ^^

[@qwaccc]

it gets better, they always pass, just try to keep yourself in a safe space and don’t get inside your head, i expect this has already passed, but in the future keep this advice to heart ❤️

[@underfailz5851]

The weird part is when you get an anxiety attack while also having asmr tingles, weirdest combo

[@guest3384]

I think he was joking 😂

[@averageillegalmemesdealer]

No kidding, how can you not get an anxiety attack while watching Rift rearrange the correct solution for the second time in a row I can't even watch this

[@dankdylan9278]

14:48 and 17:11 he is so close ahhhhhh

[@RockyLXXXVIII]

One of the most annoying things about Rifts puzzle videos is when he’s sitting right next to the answer for like 30 seconds completely oblivious to it, and then proceeds to back track cuz he though he made a mistake

[@kryptic7157]

@@RockyLXXXVIII watching this video makes me cry

[@kryptic7157]

or at least that part of it

[@fkwebeman]

26:10 aaaaaargh, almost screaming at the video

[@Michael5221]

I'm new to this. Super peaceful and relaxing

[@misomyx]

Literally fell asleep before you opened the box.

[@hirilyss]

This is Tetris, but in "god mode"

[@Crunchiest]

26:54 “oh that might be it!”

[@RomulusOle]

Thanks for the whispered videos lately

[@aaronjiang8964]

You can also build 3D shapes with this puzzle, it's really a great brain teaser, love it when I was a kid.

[@rhysheathcote7142]

No one: ER: hello... how are you... I hope you are.... doing well

[@Felix-jp2oe]

27:30 what is with his Small finger wtf this triggers me

[@macewindu2592]

I know someone who likes puzzles like these and he is one of the nicest guys I know

[@CharliethePokosaur]

We have a bunch of these in the "classrooms" of the summer day camp I work for, and I've never even heard of it, let alone ever figured out how to play it or teach any of the kids it😂

[@JAIL720]

19:40 madre mía Willy...

[@timh.7169]

hello old friend, I would love to see a prepper/survivalist asmr roleplay again like in the old days 😃 NOTE: Do not mention corona virus or you will be demonitized

[@stellarwolvesanimations8030]

Your voice is so relaxing I cant

[@doctorplease6136]

Seems like such a fun innocent video, but last night it suppressed a dark, depressive episode and got me to sleep. Thankyou my fellow anarchist.

[@cia5029]

Me: *turns up volume so I can hear him* McDonald’s commercial: 😈

[@pianocannon3117]

I did a double take because I thought the title said ketamine.

[@limitisillusion7]

winder what th point of the long piece is. seems like it would just slot in every time you moved the bar over

[@PetersonTackle]

I absolutely love your puzzle videos

[@AyTee-]

I had more frustration than relaxation in this one.

[@azayrian1052]

26:28 He almost had it and moved everything.

[@SonicRealmGaming]

27:00 ^^

[@EmberWishes147]

I love Rift puzzle vids! Hoping for another Sherlock. Cryptograms, or Rush Hour vid soon!!

[@benturner9255]

Great vid mate thanks 😁👍🏻

[@drageus9059]

Still waiting for the hiding during a SCP containment breach video...