A Compendium of Meta-PuzzlesPedja BanovicEscape roomTabletopmy favorite paper/tabletop gaming experience I had in 2025. the puzzles are so intuitive and digestible it’s actually quite impressive the puzzle language that can be created with very little explanation. i’m counting the days until i forget about most of this experience so i can buy another book and do it once more
Rusty Lake Untold: The LabRusty LakeEscape roomTabletopa great little introduction/venn diagram link to give to your puzzle game friends to get them into ttrpg’s. a great start and nice addition to the rusty lake lore
The Copycat Files [Series 1]The Enigma EmporiumEscape roomTabletopeach postcard has familiar creative puzzles that can give a seasoned puzzle solver a bit of a challenge. it can be tedious to solve some of the bigger puzzles but it’s a great addition to any travel bag if you’re itching for a challenge on the go!
Extraordinary Investigations: The Midas ProjectExtraordinary InvestigationsEscape roomTabletopa great puzzle book with lots of interesting moments throughout. loved the incorporation of real life investigating with the internet. it made sure that you knew very well each aspect before moving on to the next puzzle. really makes you feel like a detective!
Escape the Swedish Furniture StoreMystery UnfoldsEscape roomTabletopthis card comes with a lot to do and immediately jumped into my top 3 from this company! the solve is very satisfying and the details are amongst my favorite for ikea-related reasons!
The Pirate CodeMystery UnfoldsEscape roomTabletopa very creative use of code breaking that i immediately fell in love with. also, the cards continuously get better and better in their art! you can get lost with all of the details in this before you even find out what parts are actually part of the puzzle. i think this one is good for mid teens to young adults!
Lost in MineFunbi GamesEscape roomTabletopa suuuuper creative use of a paper medium for a puzzle game. a few of these puzzles show that a lot of craft and love have been put into creation of this game.
Class of '98Hunt a KillerEscape roomTabletopa pretty fun experience given with the worlds obsession with the 80/90s as of late. pretty good twist on the murder mystery genre.
EXIT: The Game - The Pharaoh's TombThames & KosmosEscape roomTabletopa creative use of box game mechanics for this game. one of my favorite in the Exit series. find it at a Costcos like me and get a good deal lol
Trip 1907: Forbidden MineTrip 1907Escape roomTabletopThe story for this one seemed like it would go down to be more interesting but didn’t stick the landing for me. Good sets of puzzles and another decent addition to the series
Trip 1907Trip 1907Escape roomTabletopa great other edition into the puzzle book genre. interesting puzzles and creative ways to use the book and its pages. a satisfying ending and a great story that leads you into wanting more. if possible, play the dark sails edition because it gives you this version of the book, plus 5 bonus puzzles
Trip 1907: Dark SailsTrip 1907Escape roomTabletopa great other edition into the puzzle book genre. interesting puzzles and creative ways to use the book and its pages. a satisfying ending and a great story that leads you into wanting more
R.I.P. at the RodeoHunt a KillerEscape roomTabletopanother good game in the series. alittle tough to put the pieces together but satisfying them once you start going step by step.
Welcome HomeShine on CollectiveEscape roomTabletopa really well done game with an interesting progression system that most games add as a gimmick but this embraces fully. a little tough to figure out some context clues but enough information is given that you can always find your way again. a beautifully narrative story that can get you immersed much better than other boxed games.
Escape from the Overlook HotelThe Op Games │ Coded ChroniclesEscape roomTabletopa good game in execution and style and good adaptation of the movie, but the puzzles are really rough around the edges. they become somewhat vague at points and the hint system is anything but robust. there were times where i was just lost with no help from the guide to navigate myself into the correct positions for puzzles. if you find one and like the movie, give it a try. but don’t hunt this one out
Dead Below DeckHunt a KillerEscape roomTabletopanother good story for the boxed killer genre. easier in concept than a few others but a good addition none the less
Home Front HeroesRed Herring GamesEscape roomTabletopan easy to play game with an easy to figure out system of puzzles. a great stocking stuffer
Journal 29 OblivionJournal29Escape roomTabletopi think this one is a lot better than the previous book in the series. there’s a lack of story but it makes up with more understandable puzzles.
Journal 29 RevelationJournal29Escape roomTabletopa frustrating puzzle book but rewarding none the less. this is an experience you will guarantee have to go to the hints for. some puzzles you’ll get immediately, others even with explanation will have you frustrated to find out that you’ve spent 20 minutes on something you’ll have no sign pointing towards its solution. it’s worth it, but dangerously close to not
The Wizard's StudyAwaken MysteriesEscape roomTabletopanother simple game where each card is another puzzle. a great stocking stuffer or something to carry with you in a backpack if you ever need some mental stimulation
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