Hints in Escape Rooms and Alternate Reality Games

October 8, 2020 6:55 pm Published by

We design both escape games and mail-order alternate reality games. In both, providing hints is essential to smooth gameplay. Our Guidelines for Creating Hints in Escape Games Hints must be straightforward. People are using hints because they feel stuck. We’ve been in situations where we ask for a hint and get a riddle back or… Read more →

Two New Reviews! // Solve a Mystery Game Review

June 8, 2020 6:51 am Published by

Our first two official reviews of our game subscription box (ours is an envelope), Quest for Captain Madok’s Treasure are in and we are thrilled that both reviewers loved the game! It’s always nerve-racking and exciting to submit a game for review, and then wait to get feedback. As creators, we realize that we craft… Read more →