The Escape Puzzler

Meet Your Maker: Jelena, Peculiar Pond // Interview

This week I caught up with Jelena Rajčević, the brains behind detective puzzle game company Peculiar Pond. We discussed the market for puzzle games in Croatia, her favourite play-at-home experiences,…

February 21, 2025

Puzzle Games Reviews

The Case of the Curiously Correct Blueprints (Bluefish Games) // Review

The Case of the Curiously Correct Blueprints is the latest instalment in Bluefish Games' whimsical puzzle game series set in the world of Mr. Hincks. This standalone case blends cosy…

February 17, 2025

Murder Mystery Reviews

Woodlock University (Detective Box) // Review

Woodlock University is the debut game from Detective Box. It's an interactive murder mystery that allows you to search locations, interview suspects and examine a variety of evidence. After a…

February 11, 2025

Interviews Meet Your Maker

Meet Your Maker: Eric & Paul, Escape Mail // Interview

This week Eric Reynolds and Paul Harvey take a break from producing their latest game, The Shackleton Series, to talk about all things Escape Mail. They have been working full-time…

February 7, 2025

Closed Giveaways

Puzzle Book Giveaway [Updated]

UPDATE (21 March 2025): The giveaway is now closed and all five winners have been notified; their prizes are currently on route! The winners are Roxanne, Amelia, Julia, Irene and…

February 6, 2025

Murder Mystery Reviews

Hunting the Kent Killer (FOXBOX Detectives) // Review

Hunting the Kent Killer is a murder mystery/detective game from FOXBOX Detectives. When an old friend is brutally attacked during his investigation into the murder of Caleb Kingsley, you are…

February 4, 2025

Crowdfunding Funded

Give Me A Reason (Kickstarter)

Step Lockyer of Enigmailed has just launched Give Me a Reason on Kickstarter. It's part of their #Make100 initiative, which challenges creators to offer 100 rewards in a single campaign.…

January 28, 2025

Puzzle Games Reviews

The Shackleton Series: Episode 1 (Escape Mail) // Review

The Shackleton Series: Episode 1 is the first in a six-part escape game adventure from Escape Mail. After the success of the Family Secrets series and Shinobi: The Scroll, they…

January 27, 2025

CluePuzzle: Pyramid of the Sun (iDventure) // Review

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

Pandora’s Legacy (TED-Ed & PostCurious) // Review