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It’s called a Schroedinger puzzle.
Fighting with him was like trying to solve a crossword
And realizing there's no right answer
Regretting him was like wishing you never found out
That love could be that strong
December 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
In today's post, we ponder the puzzle-solving abilities of wolves in British Columbia!

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Problem-Solving Wolves a Problem in British Columbia?
If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you’ve no doubt noticed that one of our favorite topics is puzzle-solving animals. In the past, we’ve discussed examples of puzzle solving i…
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December 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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thanksgiving reminder: after your turkey comes out of the oven it is important to let it rest inside a wall or floor for 1 to 2 hours
November 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
In today's post, we celebrate Thanksgiving with a puzzle for you to solve!

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Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving, fellow puzzlers! Today is a day for family and friends, for celebrating togetherness, for appreciating good fortune, health, and happiness. And we here at PuzzCulture are so so …
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November 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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November 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM
In today's post, we're overjoyed to share this year's Holiday Puzzly Gift Guide!

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PuzzCulture’s 2025 Holiday Puzzly Gift Guide!
Happy Holidays and welcome to the PuzzCulture 2025 Holiday Puzzly Gift Guide! Each year, we scour the world of puzzles and games for the best, the most engaging, the most creative, and the most enj…
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November 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
In today's post, we spread the word about Backerkit's Holiday Market, as well as a puzzle packet from our friends at Penny/Dell Puzzles!

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An Online Holiday Market! (Plus a Free Puzzle Pack!)
The PuzzCulture Holiday Puzzly Gift Guide launches next Tuesday — it would have launched this week, but sadly I’ve been ill AND took a tumble down the stairs, good times. But, to be fai…
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November 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
In today's post, we explore roleplaying games fueled by fast food, including an interview with Feast of Legends creator Matt Keck!

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The Curious Crossroads of Fast Food and Roleplaying Games
Thanksgiving is coming soon, and with some time off looming, I’ve got both food and gaming on my mind. There are plenty of food-fueled board games and card games out there. Just Desserts, Sus…
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November 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
In today's post, we discuss Deb Amlen's impending retirement from The New York Times!

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Deb Amlen, the Whimsical Wordnik of “Wordplay,” Announces Retirement
This morning, loyal readers of the Wordplay column in The New York Times were greeted by the news that Deb Amlen is retiring on January 2nd, 2026. In case you somehow didn’t know, Deb is a ta…
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November 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
In today's post, we discuss the new inductees into the National Toy Hall of Fame and demand #JusticeForSnow!

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Justice For Snow! (The 2025 Toy Hall of Fame Inductees Revealed)
Back in September, I wrote about the 12 nominees for this year’s class of The National Toy Hall of Fame: Furby, spirograph, Star Wars lightsaber, Tickle Me Elmo, scooter, cornhole, Battleship…
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November 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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April Fools Day prank where 100 constructors submit crosswords to the New York Times with ENEMA in the grids so Will Shortz has to accept at least one of them.
November 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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We're headed to this great RPG holiday event on Dec 6th in Baltimore at Peabody Heights Brewery https://www.facebook.com/events/1813119389574162
November 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Lil AVCX's roster call is still open for another week! It's the perfect time to get brainstorming on a puzzle for your application.

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Lil AVCX: Call for applications for our 2026 constructor roster
Lil AVCX: Call for applications for our 2026 constructor roster We’re looking for new and emerging crossword puzzle constructors to regularly contribute “midi” puzzles. Yes, you’ll get paid, and you ...
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November 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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According to the wonderful Dave Barry, this is the 50th anniversary of the most hilarious news event of all time.

Please celebrate responsibly.

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The Exploding Whale: An infamous moment in Oregon history creates a strangely beloved icon
YouTube video by KATU News
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November 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
In today's post, we review the delicious card game Bread Basket from Crab Fragment Labs! bsky.app/profile/crab...

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Product Review: Bread Basket
[Note: I received a free copy of this puzzle in exchange for a fair, unbiased review.] Playing games and enjoying snacks have gone hand-in-hand forever, so it’s only natural that games about …
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November 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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The Getty Museum in LA added over 80,000 pieces of art to the public domain with a CC0 license. That means you can download it with no legal restrictions. You just need to click that open-content filter.

Could be useful for projects or photo-bashing.

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The J. Paul Getty Museum Collection
Explore the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center and the Getty Villa.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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GM Tip: Don’t protect your villains. Let them fail, flee, adapt, or die. A dynamic antagonist becomes far more memorable than an untouchable one.

#ttrpg #dnd #rpg #gaming
November 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM
In today's post, we've got the answers to our punny Halloween costume game! (Plus some bonus crossword-themed costumes!)

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Answers to the Punny Costume Challenge!
Halloween has come and gone, but the creativity and the glorious puns remain. Before we get into the answers to our latest edition of the Punderful Halloween Costume Game, I want to share a few cro…
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November 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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My games are being sold in a few places, so I made a store-like page to help you find works by TTRPGkids at @ipr.bsky.social, @tabletopbookshelf.com, @9thlevelgames.bsky.social, and more!

Check it out here, I hope it helps consolidate things, and happy gaming!

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November 4, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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🎂The beacons are lit: Please signal boost🎂
My oldest is turning 18, and I would REALLY like to spoil her for her birthday!
So, I have launched an all-new program, The 1 Day Quickstart Collection, and I'm running a raffle to play D&D or Vampire with me!
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You Only Turn 18 Once
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October 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
In today's post, we offer some suggestions for adding spooky touches to your Halloween game night!

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Add Little Atmospheric Touches for a Spookier Game Night!
Setting the mood for a proper spooky game night is essential. And you’d be surprised how much atmosphere you can get out of a few simple choices. Obviously, lighting is the first choice. Cand…
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October 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
In today's post, we pitch ways to make classic board games spookier!

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Making Classic Board Games Spookier!
I recently posted a list of 31 board games and roleplaying games perfect for the Halloween season, bringing spooks and scares and horror-fueled goodness to your gaming table. But it occurred to me …
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October 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
In today's post, we've got a spooky (and musical) logic puzzle for you to solve!

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A Universal Monsters Dance Party Puzzle to Solve!
With Halloween fast approaching, I couldn’t resist putting together a Logic Puzzle for my fellow solvers to enjoy! At the yearly monster Halloween party, everyone looks forward to the dance c…
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October 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM