iko 🎄
@ikowho.bsky.social
Fiction set in reality, puzzling stories, unconventional media, and similar exciting things.
#unfiction #ARG #immersive #interactivefiction #puzzlegames
#unfiction #ARG #immersive #interactivefiction #puzzlegames
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ICYMI, The LinkedIn page for Auxolith:
www.linkedin.com/company/auxo...
Also, the headquarters of the human resistance www.humanresistancehq.com
(Also, ICYMI: Bugonia by Lanthimos, very much recommended)
#filmsky #moviesky
www.linkedin.com/company/auxo...
Also, the headquarters of the human resistance www.humanresistancehq.com
(Also, ICYMI: Bugonia by Lanthimos, very much recommended)
#filmsky #moviesky
December 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
ICYMI, The LinkedIn page for Auxolith:
www.linkedin.com/company/auxo...
Also, the headquarters of the human resistance www.humanresistancehq.com
(Also, ICYMI: Bugonia by Lanthimos, very much recommended)
#filmsky #moviesky
www.linkedin.com/company/auxo...
Also, the headquarters of the human resistance www.humanresistancehq.com
(Also, ICYMI: Bugonia by Lanthimos, very much recommended)
#filmsky #moviesky
On the Helldivers alternate reality game:
www.zleague.gg/theportal/he...
#arg #AlternateRealityGames #helldivers #gaming 🎮
www.zleague.gg/theportal/he...
#arg #AlternateRealityGames #helldivers #gaming 🎮
The Helldivers ARG: Your Ultimate Player's Guide
Get the full story on the Helldivers ARG, including key events, top theories, and how you can join the community in solving this evolving mystery.
www.zleague.gg
December 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
On the Helldivers alternate reality game:
www.zleague.gg/theportal/he...
#arg #AlternateRealityGames #helldivers #gaming 🎮
www.zleague.gg/theportal/he...
#arg #AlternateRealityGames #helldivers #gaming 🎮
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a youtuber w/ 1 mil subs just favorited my new web series on tiktok
fingers crossed they possibly cover it
youtube.com/@theehymnals
fingers crossed they possibly cover it
youtube.com/@theehymnals
THEE HYMNALS
I'LL SEE YOU IN THE RAPTURE...
youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:47 AM
a youtuber w/ 1 mil subs just favorited my new web series on tiktok
fingers crossed they possibly cover it
youtube.com/@theehymnals
fingers crossed they possibly cover it
youtube.com/@theehymnals
December 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
I’m positively envious of anyone who can read this in print! Still, pixels will have to suffice on this side of the Atlantic; it is the end times, after all, so we must simply be a touch hardier.
Prepping issue 2 of THE END TIMES by @benjaminpercy.bsky.social with Stephen King to go to the printer. We expect this to print and ship next week. Things are escalating.
December 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I’m positively envious of anyone who can read this in print! Still, pixels will have to suffice on this side of the Atlantic; it is the end times, after all, so we must simply be a touch hardier.
Day 4 of the #Taskmaster #AdventCalendar
It’s spotted, alright!
Maybe we'll have a crack at that bonus task, too.
#puzzlegames #tabletop
It’s spotted, alright!
Maybe we'll have a crack at that bonus task, too.
#puzzlegames #tabletop
December 4, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Day 4 of the #Taskmaster #AdventCalendar
It’s spotted, alright!
Maybe we'll have a crack at that bonus task, too.
#puzzlegames #tabletop
It’s spotted, alright!
Maybe we'll have a crack at that bonus task, too.
#puzzlegames #tabletop
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Today's Advent Calendar puzzle is a "spot the differences" puzzle. Can you find them all?
The art is by another one of my favorite artists - Pieter Bruegel the elder (1526-1569).
zebraescapes.com/puzzle/hunte...
The art is by another one of my favorite artists - Pieter Bruegel the elder (1526-1569).
zebraescapes.com/puzzle/hunte...
🕵️♂️ Spot the 5 Differences - The Hunters in the Snow | Zebra Escapes
Spot the 5 differences between the two images.
zebraescapes.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Today's Advent Calendar puzzle is a "spot the differences" puzzle. Can you find them all?
The art is by another one of my favorite artists - Pieter Bruegel the elder (1526-1569).
zebraescapes.com/puzzle/hunte...
The art is by another one of my favorite artists - Pieter Bruegel the elder (1526-1569).
zebraescapes.com/puzzle/hunte...
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I seem to have accidentally stumbled upon a lost media CHRISTMAS MYSTERY...can you help me solve it?
Here's what happened: I sang a carol to my partner the other day, and he didn't recognize it. Fair enough, he's from England, so we don't always know the same music. So I tried searching for it...
Here's what happened: I sang a carol to my partner the other day, and he didn't recognize it. Fair enough, he's from England, so we don't always know the same music. So I tried searching for it...
December 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I seem to have accidentally stumbled upon a lost media CHRISTMAS MYSTERY...can you help me solve it?
Here's what happened: I sang a carol to my partner the other day, and he didn't recognize it. Fair enough, he's from England, so we don't always know the same music. So I tried searching for it...
Here's what happened: I sang a carol to my partner the other day, and he didn't recognize it. Fair enough, he's from England, so we don't always know the same music. So I tried searching for it...
Day 3 of the #Taskmaster #AdventCalendar ❄️❄️❄️
Holiday crafts can seem a bit of a waste of time, but at least we managed to recycle some scrap paper.
#puzzlegames #tabletop #boardgames
Holiday crafts can seem a bit of a waste of time, but at least we managed to recycle some scrap paper.
#puzzlegames #tabletop #boardgames
Day 2 of the #Taskmaster #AdventCalendar had us treading water for a while, but we got there in the end! Still satisfyingly bite-sized, and certainly not run-of-the-mill.
#puzzlegames #tabletop #boardgames
#puzzlegames #tabletop #boardgames
Day 1 of the #Taskmaster Advent Calendar: still to find @alexhorne.bsky.social
So disappointed in myself, and the family. Very much NOT disappointed in the adventure so far.
Well, it's early days.
#puzzlegames #tabletop #boardgames
So disappointed in myself, and the family. Very much NOT disappointed in the adventure so far.
Well, it's early days.
#puzzlegames #tabletop #boardgames
December 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Day 3 of the #Taskmaster #AdventCalendar ❄️❄️❄️
Holiday crafts can seem a bit of a waste of time, but at least we managed to recycle some scrap paper.
#puzzlegames #tabletop #boardgames
Holiday crafts can seem a bit of a waste of time, but at least we managed to recycle some scrap paper.
#puzzlegames #tabletop #boardgames
The fine folks at the formidable The Labours of Hercule podcast @labourshercule.bsky.social are hosting what they are calling 'a night of festive fun, puns and quizzing!' this upcoming weekend. Might be fun, and festive. What else starts with f.
pca.st/rkbg0eqx #quiz #Poirot #AgathaChristie
pca.st/rkbg0eqx #quiz #Poirot #AgathaChristie
December 3, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The fine folks at the formidable The Labours of Hercule podcast @labourshercule.bsky.social are hosting what they are calling 'a night of festive fun, puns and quizzing!' this upcoming weekend. Might be fun, and festive. What else starts with f.
pca.st/rkbg0eqx #quiz #Poirot #AgathaChristie
pca.st/rkbg0eqx #quiz #Poirot #AgathaChristie
Day 2 of the #Taskmaster #AdventCalendar had us treading water for a while, but we got there in the end! Still satisfyingly bite-sized, and certainly not run-of-the-mill.
#puzzlegames #tabletop #boardgames
#puzzlegames #tabletop #boardgames
Day 1 of the #Taskmaster Advent Calendar: still to find @alexhorne.bsky.social
So disappointed in myself, and the family. Very much NOT disappointed in the adventure so far.
Well, it's early days.
#puzzlegames #tabletop #boardgames
So disappointed in myself, and the family. Very much NOT disappointed in the adventure so far.
Well, it's early days.
#puzzlegames #tabletop #boardgames
December 2, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Day 2 of the #Taskmaster #AdventCalendar had us treading water for a while, but we got there in the end! Still satisfyingly bite-sized, and certainly not run-of-the-mill.
#puzzlegames #tabletop #boardgames
#puzzlegames #tabletop #boardgames
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First draft first thoughts: the CLUE Advent Calendar has fun, lower-lift puzzles+ the hint book provides wide guardrails. Probably best for families w/kids as a "my first escape room in a box" puzzle game.
Taskmaster: less to go on, minimal hints. I like the bespoke nature of its cardboard bits.
Taskmaster: less to go on, minimal hints. I like the bespoke nature of its cardboard bits.
We're also doing two gamified advent calendars this year for December: Clue + Taskmaster
December 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM
First draft first thoughts: the CLUE Advent Calendar has fun, lower-lift puzzles+ the hint book provides wide guardrails. Probably best for families w/kids as a "my first escape room in a box" puzzle game.
Taskmaster: less to go on, minimal hints. I like the bespoke nature of its cardboard bits.
Taskmaster: less to go on, minimal hints. I like the bespoke nature of its cardboard bits.
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Just received a wonderful package from James Burt with the 2025 Horror Advent Calendar. It’s wonderfully packaged, and I can’t wait to dig in.
December 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Just received a wonderful package from James Burt with the 2025 Horror Advent Calendar. It’s wonderfully packaged, and I can’t wait to dig in.
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There is a severe lack of 10-minute ARGs in the world. JC Hutchins just released a new one as portfolio piece, and it's a delightful reminder that immersive can come in snackable sizes, too. quantent.io
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December 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
There is a severe lack of 10-minute ARGs in the world. JC Hutchins just released a new one as portfolio piece, and it's a delightful reminder that immersive can come in snackable sizes, too. quantent.io
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Another example of indexical storytelling:
November 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Another example of indexical storytelling:
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Packing up copies of The Smugglers’ Secret. It’s a story-based, text-heavy, cold case adventure puzzle in an envelope.
Basically, imagine a whodunit and an escape room had a baby.
So much fun to design! 🎲✂️
Basically, imagine a whodunit and an escape room had a baby.
So much fun to design! 🎲✂️
November 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Packing up copies of The Smugglers’ Secret. It’s a story-based, text-heavy, cold case adventure puzzle in an envelope.
Basically, imagine a whodunit and an escape room had a baby.
So much fun to design! 🎲✂️
Basically, imagine a whodunit and an escape room had a baby.
So much fun to design! 🎲✂️
Reposted by iko 🎄
December 1!
The first puzzle in our advent calendar is live!
Can you solve it?
zebraescapes.com/puzzle/advent
The first puzzle in our advent calendar is live!
Can you solve it?
zebraescapes.com/puzzle/advent
Advent Calendar | Zebra Escapes
Join us this December for the Zebra Escapes Advent Calendar 2025! Complete daily puzzles to earn raffle tickets and win an online escape room experience.
zebraescapes.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:45 AM
December 1!
The first puzzle in our advent calendar is live!
Can you solve it?
zebraescapes.com/puzzle/advent
The first puzzle in our advent calendar is live!
Can you solve it?
zebraescapes.com/puzzle/advent
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The Advent Calendar Escape is back! 🎁🔒🎄
If you didn't get all the surprises last year, this is your chance. Unlock a container every day of December until Christmas.
Will you unlock them all?
#escapegame #escaperoom #indiedev #solodev #gamedev #roomescapemaker #adventcalendar
If you didn't get all the surprises last year, this is your chance. Unlock a container every day of December until Christmas.
Will you unlock them all?
#escapegame #escaperoom #indiedev #solodev #gamedev #roomescapemaker #adventcalendar
Here's the most improvised advent calendar ever 😅
I hope you like all the surprises 🎁🔒🎄
#escapegame #escaperoom #indiedev #solodev #gamedev #roomescapemaker #adventcalendar
I hope you like all the surprises 🎁🔒🎄
#escapegame #escaperoom #indiedev #solodev #gamedev #roomescapemaker #adventcalendar
Advent Calendar Escape
Welcome to a unique escape game!Unlock 25 containers, each with a challenge and surprise. One new container can be open every day until Christmas.Are you ready to discover them all?
roomescapemaker.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The Advent Calendar Escape is back! 🎁🔒🎄
If you didn't get all the surprises last year, this is your chance. Unlock a container every day of December until Christmas.
Will you unlock them all?
#escapegame #escaperoom #indiedev #solodev #gamedev #roomescapemaker #adventcalendar
If you didn't get all the surprises last year, this is your chance. Unlock a container every day of December until Christmas.
Will you unlock them all?
#escapegame #escaperoom #indiedev #solodev #gamedev #roomescapemaker #adventcalendar
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We're also doing two gamified advent calendars this year for December: Clue + Taskmaster
November 30, 2025 at 11:42 PM
We're also doing two gamified advent calendars this year for December: Clue + Taskmaster
Reposted by iko 🎄
December 1st... advent calendars go!
#Taskmaster advent calendar is clearly going to drive me insane 😂
#Taskmaster advent calendar is clearly going to drive me insane 😂
December 1, 2025 at 8:11 AM
December 1st... advent calendars go!
#Taskmaster advent calendar is clearly going to drive me insane 😂
#Taskmaster advent calendar is clearly going to drive me insane 😂
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I (Elizabeth) got Eric the official @taskmaster Advent Calendar and it’s Day 1!
Looks like it’ll be a full month of puzzles and tasks!
#taskmasteradventcalendar #taskmaster
Looks like it’ll be a full month of puzzles and tasks!
#taskmasteradventcalendar #taskmaster
December 1, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I (Elizabeth) got Eric the official @taskmaster Advent Calendar and it’s Day 1!
Looks like it’ll be a full month of puzzles and tasks!
#taskmasteradventcalendar #taskmaster
Looks like it’ll be a full month of puzzles and tasks!
#taskmasteradventcalendar #taskmaster
Day 1 of the #Taskmaster Advent Calendar: still to find @alexhorne.bsky.social
So disappointed in myself, and the family. Very much NOT disappointed in the adventure so far.
Well, it's early days.
#puzzlegames #tabletop #boardgames
So disappointed in myself, and the family. Very much NOT disappointed in the adventure so far.
Well, it's early days.
#puzzlegames #tabletop #boardgames
December 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Day 1 of the #Taskmaster Advent Calendar: still to find @alexhorne.bsky.social
So disappointed in myself, and the family. Very much NOT disappointed in the adventure so far.
Well, it's early days.
#puzzlegames #tabletop #boardgames
So disappointed in myself, and the family. Very much NOT disappointed in the adventure so far.
Well, it's early days.
#puzzlegames #tabletop #boardgames
Reposted by iko 🎄
24 days of advent calendar tasking starts tomorrow. 🎅🌲
Good luck to all taskers taking part! #Taskmaster
Good luck to all taskers taking part! #Taskmaster
November 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
24 days of advent calendar tasking starts tomorrow. 🎅🌲
Good luck to all taskers taking part! #Taskmaster
Good luck to all taskers taking part! #Taskmaster
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I don't actually *know* that my late great-uncle worked at Bletchley. But the available evidence suggests he did. Here's what I know.
I inherited a few things when he died - not in his will, but just collected from his attic. One of these is significant, and linked.
I inherited a few things when he died - not in his will, but just collected from his attic. One of these is significant, and linked.
We don't know. What we do know is the wiring diagram works. We built it, virtually, in @godotengine.org. We fed it scans of the books we found.
And the books are very, very strange. The "game" that resulted is also strange.
We're hoping people can make sense of it for us.
And the books are very, very strange. The "game" that resulted is also strange.
We're hoping people can make sense of it for us.
TR-49 on Steam
Narrative deduction meets audio drama, from the creators of Heaven’s Vault, Overboard! and A Highland Song.
store.steampowered.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I don't actually *know* that my late great-uncle worked at Bletchley. But the available evidence suggests he did. Here's what I know.
I inherited a few things when he died - not in his will, but just collected from his attic. One of these is significant, and linked.
I inherited a few things when he died - not in his will, but just collected from his attic. One of these is significant, and linked.
If only I were a bit more of a Minecraftian. Still, I’m Lovecraftian enough to feel a peculiar unease nowadays whenever I must take a left at a crossroads. #searchingforaworldthatdoesntexist #thekinginyellow
November 28, 2025 at 7:09 PM
If only I were a bit more of a Minecraftian. Still, I’m Lovecraftian enough to feel a peculiar unease nowadays whenever I must take a left at a crossroads. #searchingforaworldthatdoesntexist #thekinginyellow