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The Case of the Curiously Correct Blueprints
Review Game Description “As a member of the SHhhh, We’re Reading Book Club in Hincksville, you’ve been patiently awaiting your turn to read the advance copy of the highly anticipated new Ells and Ernie mystery, when Mr. Hincks gives you some shocking news: your copy of the book is at the bottom of a vat of candy! Never fear, Mr.…
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Exit: The Game – The Missing Hollywood Star
Review Game Description “Your part-time job as a pizza delivery driver was pretty boring — until today! You are about to deliver pizza to one of the most famous film studios in the world. Shooting of the new Christmas blockbuster should be in full swing, but when you arrive, the set is dark and deserted. Something is very wrong here.…
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The Magical Tale
Review Game Description “Once upon a time in the magical land of Nirgendheim, hidden amongst the wonders of our world, lived Baron Theodore Puffington the Third. A majestic young dragon of just slightly over 300 years old. In a sad twist of fate, Baron Puffington’s tail has disappeared. An untamed dragon’s tale can release chaotic magic across all of Nirgendheim…
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Endangered Rescue Galápagos Penguins
Review Game Description “As the host of the conservation TV show WildWorld, you’re currently in the Galápagos Islands filming a special in order to bring attention to the plight of the endangered Galápagos Penguin.” Personal Experience It’s been a few years since I’ve had a chance to play a new game from Bluefish Games creators Ace and Anna Ellett, so…
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12 Word Searches
Review Game Description “A book of 12 small puzzles that get trickier as you progress.” Personal Experience I’ll be honest, I’ve always found word searches to be a bit boring. They’re good at wasting time, but typically don’t require any brain power. Turning a word search into a puzzle game though? Now I’m interested! 12 Word Searches does just that,…
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Scarlet Envelope: Tale of a Golden Dragon
Review Game Description “Once upon a time, in the small but mighty Kingdom of Severin, the Princess acquired the egg of a golden dragon. When the dragon came of age, he escaped the castle and beat a path of destruction across the countryside, burning down villagers’ homes. 🔥 Terrified, the royals announced a generous reward for saving their kingdom, with…
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Doomensions: Pop-Up Mystery Manor
Review Game Description “As a newly commissioned paranormal investigator, gather your thick scrapbook of evidence and pay a visit to the three-dimensional Mysterious Manor – no assembly required! Secrets may lie hidden in every dark corner, behind every closed door, making repeated exploration of the manor crucial to your investigation!” Personal Experience I love at-home puzzle games that play with…
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Threads of Fate (The Tale of Ord Remastered)
Review Game Description “Threads of Fate is a remastered version of PostCurious’ acclaimed debut game, The Tale of Ord. Taking on the role of a private investigator, you will be tasked with finding two missing professors from the Emerens Institute, but when information is uncovered about a mysterious relic found by an archaeological team, you will have the opportunity to…
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The Emerald Flame
Originally Published Jan. 25th, 2023. Updated Jan. 4th, 2024. Review Game Description “Commissioned by an organization shrouded in mystery, players take the role of a historical expert embarking on a quest to piece together the recipe for a fabled elixir by investigating maps, drawings, alchemical diagrams, and mysterious artifacts.” Personal Experience I tried for the better part of two years…
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Murder on the Ornament Express
Review Game Description “Six train cars, six suspects, and a snowman melted before his time. It’s up to you to crack the case and save Christmas in this holiday whodunit by CU Adventures. Follow the rail of clues to uncover the loco-motive …for MURDER!” Personal Experience CU Adventures makes some of my favorite puzzle games (both in-person and at-home) so…
