English-Friendly Escape Rooms in Japan - Room Escape Artist These games represent a range of intriguing formats, and this piece should serve as a snapshot of the state of Japanese puzzle games in 2025.

Now published: my mega-review of 20+ English-friendly escape rooms and puzzle games around Japan! roomescapeartist.com/2026/04/19/e...

Gotta Catch ‘Em All: The MIT Mystery Hunt as Puzzle-Based Spectacle | ARGNet: Alternate Reality Gaming Network The 2026 Mystery Hunt's Pokemon-themed hunt featured everything from a Dropout puzzle with Sam Reich to a Hot Ones puzzle with actual hot sauces. But the hunt was at its best with its metapuzzles.

I wrote about the MIT Mystery Hunt again! Did you know @steinium.bsky.social had to rewrite his "Game Changer" themed puzzle since the Dropout minigames he wanted to use for a puzzle were actually used for an ARG?

The puzzle is my new favorite time Sam Reich was asked "where are you from, Sam?"

It's been 3 months since my deep dive into Japan's remarkable puzzle scene, and I am still in awe of what I experienced there each and every day. This article is just the tip of the iceberg - much more coming soon!

That means so much, thank you!!

Aww thanks! And everything in this article is truly only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Japanese puzzling... more articles coming soon, and check out the REPOD bonus episode that just dropped!

I made a puzzle tribute to @gamechanger.dropout.tv for the 2026 MIT Mystery Hunt! A giant thank you to @samreich.bsky.social for making this puzzle extra special! 🧩

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If you aren't already on @puzzmo.com you're missing out!

“A groundbreaking demonstration of nuanced emotional narrative in an escape room, The Crumbling Prince explored themes of friendship and grief, impressively developing a deep world in a small space.”

An absolute delight Puzzle Boat-ing with Cardinality!

Such a delightful game, one of my pandemic online puzzle highlights! I'm sad to hear it's closing, but I'll make sure to nudge some friends to play while they still can.