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,…

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…

Crowdfunding Live

Case 1: A Grave Mistake (Mystery Squad) // Kickstarter

Mystery Squad has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the debut case in their detective series, A Grave Mistake. It's an immersive tabletop murder mystery game with no internet connection required.…

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…

Coming Soon Crowdfunding

Dunkelstein (Kickstarter)

Important note (28/02/25): Please note that this campaign has now been cancelled due to unforeseeable issues. It is due to relaunch again at a later date, so I have categorised…

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…

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…

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.…