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Datagrams - A Multipart Google Suite Puzzle based on Set

Some of my previous posts show how one can use Google sheets as standalone puzzles for role-playing games. This article takes things a step further by involving a progression of puzzles in order to ge…

Simple Dialogue Systems in Google Sheets

Ever wanted to build a poor man's dialogue tree into a Google sheet? Well you came to the right place. This post shows how to do exactly that and then uses it as a quick little (and hopefully entertai…

Magick Firewall - A Simple Google Sheet Puzzle

This simple self-contained puzzle is a lock/gate built into a Google sheet. This "firewall" requires that the players input a magic square.

Norton Mini - A Simple Google Sheet Puzzle

This simple self-contained puzzle is a nice entertaining roadblock on your player's digital path to success. An anti-virus inspired 5x5 crossword puzzle lock/gate built into a Google sheet.

Enigma Ciphers

The Enigma - the 'unbreakable' German WWII cipher that has become an icon of cryptography and mystery. Learn how it works and why it is a great cipher for role-playing games.

Terminal

GAMEOS 2.7.11+ (DEFAULT, APR 17 2016, 14:00:29)[GCC 5.3.1 20160413]TYPE 'HELP' FOR MOREWHAT IS YOUR NAME?>>> MageekWELCOME, MAGEEK>>> LISTLIST WHAT?>>> LIST FILESProjectX secret.txt plot_hook.tx…

Secret Wizard Bases with Your Peace of Mind in Mind

You, a wizard, have a secret wizard base. Pesky adventurers and who knows what else would simply love to find it and loot all of your precious stuff. Here are some things to consider during constructi…

Sanctum of Water

An underwater dungeon whose lore is heavily inspired by Lovecraft's The Temple, and whose design is inspired by Ocarina of Time's water temple. Contains interconnected water-level puzzles and is an ex…

Halving Yin-Yang

A geometric cut puzzle that can be inserted into any dungeon/door/treasure chest.

The Beaches of Snæfellsjökull

A real-world location fit for filling out your adventure; where norse icelandic fishermen suffered unthinkable conditions throughout frigid winters to harvest the fruits of the ocean.

The Guest Star Portends

A desert-themed astrological puzzle inspired by a 2000 year-old analog computer, an ancient supernova, and the Ziggurat of Ur.

Cryptic Language - Tolkien Hobbit Runes

Dwarven runes are (mostly) an alphabetic substitution cipher on the Futhark runes. An oldie but goodie from Tolkien!

Cryptic Language - Crypt

Worn runes on ancient ruins, scrawled annotations on old maps, scribbles in the margins of arcane tomes – cryptic text is a central part of the adventuring experience. Basic encryption schemes are an…

Voodoo Reinforcement Learning

Can you beat the swamp witch at her own game? Voodoo Reinforcement Learning is an interactive puzzle that will set your party on edge.

Guard Riddles

A primer on guarded doors, honest and dishonest sentries, and tricky questions.

Compatible Time Travel

Time manipulation has a special place in the realm of the supernatural. It offers endless possibilities and limitless power, but because of this can easily become game-breaking, create onerous repetit…

Phantom Paths

Phantom Paths is a mirrored motion puzzle that requires collaboration among three players. Ready to be inserted into pretty much any dungeon or setting.

Necropolis

Pendulum Puzzle

The Pendulum Puzzle is a simple ordering challenge backed up by a neat rhyme. Ready to be inserted into pretty much any dungeon or setting.