It’s a tale as old as time.
A band of adventurers meet in a tavern, and answer a call to investigate some local ruins.
They discover an ancient artefact,
they travel,
become friends,
confront old nemeses,
begin to marshall forces to bring down the realm’s Evil Emperor…
And then the rogue has to work Tuesday nights.

This ten-page puzzle game is a love-letter to all those beloved tabletop games that petered out before their time. I set out to use the visuals of scrappy homebrew games (hand-drawn maps, scribbled notes, photocopied character sheets) as a cover from some puzzles which feel clever, but not too tricksy.

What do I get?

• A ten-page pdf packed with puzzles, doodles, and even some game-ready GM resources (though I can’t vouch for how sensible it would be to use them!)

• A thorough hints & solutions page (or if you don’t mind a wait you can email me for something more bespoke)

• An (optional) link to a page to check your solution (I’ve aimed to make a game with a “you’ll know when you’ve got it” solution, but sometimes validation is nice)

How long does it take?

Play-testers spent around 1-2 hours with it. Your milage may vary!

Should I print it out?

You don’t have to, but I’d encourage it! Certain aspects of puzzles will flow better, and I think feel more satisfying, when done on paper.

If you do print it out, for the ideal experience it’s best to do so on ten sheets of single-sided paper.

Can I get a physical copy?

If you’re in the UK, you can order a physical copy here.

I’m not currently shipping outside of the UK, but I may in future.

Physical copies contain a few hand-written components, so depending on stock levels it may take me up to a week to dispatch your order.

Help, I’m stuck!

You can get a thorough set of prompts on how to address each page here: Hints & Solutions

Or think you’re finished but want to check your working? There’s an entirely optional "Final Answer" Page (doesn’t unlock any additional content)