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Scarlet Envelope: Killer Wedding
Review Game Description “In the nostalgic backdrop of 1980s Maine, the town’s most coveted bachelor weds a picture-perfect orphan woman. Their wedding rehearsal is set along the breathtaking Atlantic coastline. Yet, the happily-ever-afters are cut short when the groom’s lifeless body is discovered at the base of a cliff, with the toxicology results beyond anyone’s darkest imagination…” Personal Experience I’m…
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Scarlet Envelope: Ashes of Persepolis
Review Game Description “Travel to Ancient Greece to solve a mystery of Persepolis, the priceless Persian city burned to ashes by Alexander the Great. The hero’s secrets are interwoven into an intricate puzzle guarded by Olympian Gods and an all-seeing Oracle. Only the mightiest can read Oracle’s cards to find out what really happened in Persepolis.” Personal Experience I’m continuing…
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Scarlet Envelope: Dinner With Anonymous
Review Game Description “First course – peanut stew, main course – your dirty lies with a tahini dressing.” Five honorable guests have been blackmailed into dining with Anonymous. Everyone’s a suspect when murder is on the menu. In a twisted turn of events, you find yourself in Anonymous’ basement, kidnapped and challenged to answer two questions: “Who is Anonymous? And…
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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…
