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The bright blue cover of A Compendium of Meta-Puzzles.
Posted inPuzzle Books Reviews

A Compendium of Meta-Puzzles (Pedja Banovic) // Review

A Compendium of Meta-Puzzles is an innovative and challenging puzzle book by Pedja Banovic. This exciting collection of meta-puzzles spans a range of puzzle types suitable for all levels of…
April 25, 20255 minutes
Sherlock Holmes: Phantom's Hour
Posted inOnline Escape Rooms Reviews

Sherlock Holmes: Phantom’s Hour (Wolf Escape Games) // Review

Sherlock Holmes: Phantom's Hour is the latest game from award-winning online escape game company, Wolf Escape Games. So far they've transported players to a spooky abandoned house in Hallows Hill…
January 6, 20256 minutes
Posted inMurder Mystery Reviews

Murder in Prague (Whodunnit) // Review

Murder in Prague is an interactive murder mystery from Prague-based Whodunnit. Its focus on cinematic storytelling sets it apart from other games, offering a unique detective experience. But is it…
June 2, 20256 minutes
The Van Hout Story
Posted inMurder Mystery Reviews

The Van Hout Story (Detective Mystery Masters) // Review

The Van Hout Story is a murder mystery game from Detective Mystery Masters. When Lennard Van Hout, a prominent figure in the business world, is murdered - your help is…
Death & the Rosa Theatre (Kickstarter)
Posted inCrowdfunding Funded

Death & the Rosa Theatre (Kickstarter)

A new murder mystery game, Death & the Rosa Theatre has just launched on Kickstarter. This is the debut game from US-based Katie Downing and her company Plotted Creatives. "A…
Countdown to Chaos
Posted inPuzzle Games Reviews

Countdown to Chaos (The Detective Society) // Review

Countdown to Chaos is an escape game adventure from The Detective Society. Best known for their mysteries that span multiple episodes, this is a standalone experience that acts as the…
The Vanishing Gambler
Posted inPuzzle Games Reviews

The Vanishing Gambler (The Mystery Agency) // Review

The Vanishing Gambler is a tabletop escape room experience from UK-based The Mystery Agency. The company is the brainchild of Henry Lewis (The Play That Goes Wrong) and invites players…
Requiem for a Double
Posted inMurder Mystery Puzzle Games Reviews

Requiem for a Double (Peculiar Pond) // Review

Requiem for a Double is a murder mystery puzzle game from Croatia-based Peculiar Pond. Take on the role of a private detective to investigate the murder of a well-known pop…
The Cryptographer (Owner Unknown) // Free
Posted inFree Games

The Cryptographer (Owner Unknown) // Free

Owner Unknown has launched a free digital mini-game that's perfect for escape game fans. The bite-size mystery acts as a teaser/prequel to the company's main series of games. Don't let…
The Charm of Christmas Past
Posted inHolidays Puzzle Games Reviews

The Charm of Christmas Past (The Escapement) // Review

The Charm of Christmas Past is a festive play-at-home puzzle experience that mixes beautifully crafted physical components, tactile gameplay and a heartwarming narrative. UK-based escape room company The Escapement have…
Stonehenge’s Legacy – Puzzle Box (Kickstarter)
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Stonehenge’s Legacy – Puzzle Box (Kickstarter)

INSCAPE has just launched a new puzzle box, Stonehenge's Legacy, on Kickstarter. "Prepare to embark on an exhilarating journey like no other! Immerse yourself in enigmatic challenges, unveiling ancient mysteries…
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