Periodically on this blog we highlight a handful of tabletop and digital games to spread the word about interesting experiences and support other creators. Here's the May roundup for 2024! Cluebox: Sherlock’s Camera by iDventure I am always in awe of the mechanisms iDventure pulls off. They often feel like escape room puzzles on a micro scale, and it's been interesting to see the evolution of their Clueboxes from the first one to Sherlock’s Camera. They started out simpler and only made from laser cut wood, but have gradually added more complexity and additional materials into the mix. She ..read more

Periodically on this blog we highlight a handful of tabletop and digital games to spread the word about interesting experiences and support other creators. Here's our all-video-game April edition! Inscryption by Devolver Digital This game is… kind of crazy? It starts out as a roguelite deck-builder game (see previous post for my obsession with Slay the Spire) that takes place in a spooky cabin with a handful of puzzle elements. It took me several runs and about 14 hours of gameplay to beat what seemed like the final boss, and by doing so, I finally unlocked the... other two thirds of the gam ..read more

Periodically on this blog we highlight a handful of tabletop and digital games to spread the word about interesting experiences and support other creators. Here's the March roundup for 2024! Requiem for a Double by Peculiar Pond Requiem for a Double is a tabletop murder mystery that incorporates an assortment of puzzles into a unique narrative. The puzzles were varied and well-thought out with lots of fun aha moments along the way. We also really appreciated the non-linear format, allowing us to switch up the puzzle we were working on. Overall the experience is approachable for less ex ..read more

Periodically on this blog we highlight a handful of tabletop and digital games to spread the word about interesting experiences and support other creators. Here's the February roundup for 2024! The Medusa Report by Diorama The Medusa Report is the second game in Diorama’s trilogy of narrative tabletop puzzle games. We recommend playing the first game in the trilogy, The Vandermist Dossier, before playing The Medusa Report. (Read our review of that game here.) As big fans of Vandermist, The Medusa Report did not disappoint. It includes lots of authentic-looking documents and unique a ..read more

Periodically on this blog we highlight a handful of tabletop and digital games to spread the word about interesting experiences and support other creators. Here's the first roundup of 2024! First Ascent First Ascent is a strategy game about rock climbing, which means it was basically made for me. When things seem too perfect, I tend to ready myself for disappointment, but this game was such a pleasant surprise! Despite the vast number of components, it was easy to learn, and there was just enough player interaction and randomness for a rock climbing theme. Some lingo might go over your head i ..read more

Video Games Chants of Sennaar Chants of Sennaar is a puzzle-driven adventure game that draws inspiration from the Tower of Babel. With a vibrant yet simple design, this game is a joy for both language nerds and puzzle enthusiasts alike. Read our full review here. The Case of the Golden Idol In The Case of the Golden Idol, you're the detective in a richly layered mystery, unfolding in an engaging narrative that teaches you the game’s mechanics while gradually ramping up the complexity – a captivating play from start to finish. Read our full review here. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the ..read more

Periodically on this blog I highlight a handful of tabletop and digital games to spread the word about interesting experiences and support other creators. Here's the final roundup of 2023! The Past Within by Rusty Lake The Past Within is a dark and spooky game that is part of the Rusty Lake series, designed to be played cooperatively with two people on separate devices. With smooth and relatively straightforward gameplay, it was a fun way to spend a couple of hours with a friend. I rarely found it to be frustrating, but I did occasionally find it to be a little repetitive. It reminded me ..read more

Every month or so on this blog we highlight a handful of tabletop and digital games to spread the word about interesting experiences and support other creators -- here is our summer roundup! The Fairy Tale Files: The Curious Case of the Poisoned Apples by Society of Curiosities I enjoyed Society of Curiosities' first “Fairy Tale File,” The Cinderella Murders, and the second installment in the series was equally delightful; the goal in the story was to find out who killed two people with a glass slipper, given three suspects and various pieces of evidence. Although The Curious Case felt margina ..read more

Each month on this blog we highlight a handful of tabletop and digital games to spread the word about interesting experiences and support other creators -- here is this month's roundup! Fairy Tale Files: The Cinderella Murders by Society of Curiosities The Cinderella Murders is the first of a series of four fairy tale-themed mysteries by Society of Curiosities. In this first installment, players are tasked with solving a murder committed with a glass slipper. Along with the paper components, the game is played through a user-friendly digital interface with a text adventure vibe, as players dir ..read more

In our 2019 gift guide, we outlined some great stocking stuffers and family-friends games for the holidays. In 2021, we wrote about some gifting favorites (especially for beginner puzzlers!) such as Hincks Gazette by Bluefish Games and Society of Curiosities' family-friendly Fairy Tale Files series. This year, we've put out a guide detailing our PostCurious offerings, and now it's time for some other recommendations! Greeting Cards In addition to the PostCurious card set and Scarlet Envelope's greeting cards mentioned in last year's post, you can find similarly puzzly offerings from iDventure ..read more