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New to Kickstarter: Puzzles & Mysteries (Sept/Oct 2026)

Editor's note: Life has been a bit full-on recently, which is why there haven't been as frequent updates as usual. I'm trying to rebalance a little for my own sanity,…

September 18, 2026

Interviews Meet Your Maker

Meet Your Maker: Manuel Garand, Murdoku // Interview

Manuel Garand is the creator of viral puzzle book sensation Murdoku. With two books published and at least two more in the works, Manuel has big plans for the series.…

August 6, 2026

Interviews Meet Your Maker

Meet Your Maker: Stephen Lockyer, Enigmailed // Interview

Stephen (Step) Lockyer is a UK-based creator and founder of Enigmailed, a company known for its unique and innovative puzzle experiences. Past releases include a mystery-filled furniture catalogue, a Heist…

July 21, 2026

England Escape Room UK

The Escape Lodge (Overnight Escapes) // Review

The Escape Lodge is located on the site of Bodmin Holiday Park, which is situated between the north and southern coasts of Cornwall, England. It's the first overnight puzzle experience…

July 5, 2026

Interviews Meet Your Maker

Meet Your Maker: James Smith, Professor Puzzle // Interview

James Smith is Senior Game Designer at Professor Puzzle, a UK-based company that specialises in puzzly games. He has written and designed a broad range of escape room games and…

July 2, 2026

Puzzle Games Reviews

The Case of the Curiously Quiet Theater (Bluefish Games) // Review

The Case of the Curiously Quiet Theater is the latest instalment in Bluefish Games' SHhhh, We're Reading Book Club puzzle game series. Blending a whimsical audiobook mystery with Bluefish's unique…

June 18, 2026

Crowdfunding Funded

Wreck The Halls – Puzzle Post (Kickstarter)

Wreck The Halls is a brand new tabletop puzzle experience from the team at Puzzle Post. Best known for their escape-rooms-in-an-envelope and cold case games, the company are launching their…

June 6, 2026

Interviews Meet Your Maker

Meet Your Maker: Jack Fallows, The Stormlamp Rituals // Interview

Jack Fallows joins me for the first Meet Your Maker of 2026! They are the author, illustrator and puzzle designer of the narrative fantasy puzzle book, The Stormlamp Rituals: Volume…

June 3, 2026

Ministry of Lost Things: Case 2 – Finders Keypers (PostCurious) // Review

Interstellar Adventures: The Sincerest Form of Flattery (Minty Noodles) // Review

The Vanishing Gambler (The Mystery Agency) // Review

New to Kickstarter: Puzzles & Mysteries (Sept/Oct 2026)

Meet Your Maker: Manuel Garand, Murdoku // Interview

Meet Your Maker: Stephen Lockyer, Enigmailed // Interview

The Escape Lodge (Overnight Escapes) // Review

Meet Your Maker: James Smith, Professor Puzzle // Interview

The Case of the Curiously Quiet Theater (Bluefish Games) // Review

Wreck The Halls – Puzzle Post (Kickstarter)

Meet Your Maker: Jack Fallows, The Stormlamp Rituals // Interview

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