Ideas, tips and behind the scenes
How to host a night people remember, pick a mystery game, and bring a remote team together: our practical guides.
- October 27, 2026 · 7 min read
Teen birthday party at home: a practical guide
Planning, schedule, budget and activities that keep teens engaged. Everything you need for a teen birthday party, without the panic.
Read - October 20, 2026 · 5 min read
Remote team building activities: 7 ideas that actually work
Workshops, team quizzes, cooking challenges, online escape games: seven activities that get a remote team talking.
Read - October 15, 2026 · 6 min read
Halloween escape room: 5 ways to make your night spooky
Haunted rooms, printable kits, board games, TV escape games: five Halloween formats by age, and how to set the mood at home.
Read - October 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Jackbox alternatives: party games for the TV and your phones (2026)
Jackbox puts the game on the TV and the controls in your friends' hands. How it works, what it costs, and what else to try.
Read - October 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Game night ideas for adults: 10 games to try with friends
Murder mystery, trivia, improv, deduction games... Ten ideas to get out of the wine, movie and card rut.
Read - October 13, 2026 · 5 min read
Best escape game at home: a format comparison (2026)
Box, printable kit, browser or TV: each home escape game format has its strengths. A comparison to help you pick one for your evening.
Read - October 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Couch Clues review: how it works and the best alternatives (2026)
Couch Clues runs on your TV with your phones. How it works, what reviewers say, and the other games to try at home.
Read - October 6, 2026 · 5 min read
How to host an escape game at home, with zero prep
No three-hour setup. Here is how to start an escape game at home in a few clicks, with nothing to print, hide or write.
Read - October 6, 2026 · 6 min read
Escape room vs. escape game at home: which is worth it?
A physical escape room and a game at home are different experiences, and the differences aren't where you'd expect. An honest comparison.
Read - October 6, 2026 · 6 min read
Mystery games by age: a family guide to choosing one
From board games to escape rooms, each format has its strengths. Here is how to choose a mystery your whole family can enjoy.
Read - October 6, 2026 · 6 min read
Playing an escape room remotely with friends: gear and tips
Your friends live far away? Play a real escape room with them at the same time, from your own homes. Here is how, and what gear you need.
Read - October 6, 2026 · 6 min read
How to play on your TV with your phone: HDMI, smart TV or casting
No console? You can still play on your TV. Here are the realistic ways to show a game on your screen, and their limits.
Read - October 6, 2026 · 6 min read
Escape room puzzles: the 6 types and how to solve them
Escape rooms are more than padlocks. Here are the six types of puzzles you'll meet, and how to crack them as a team.
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