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===Hunt Writing Workflow Managers=== |
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For smaller hunts, a spreadsheet may be sufficient for tracking progress. |
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* [https://github.com/mysteryhunt/puzzle-editing Puzzletron], hunt organization software used by MIT Mystery Hunt writing teams from 2011 |
* [https://github.com/mysteryhunt/puzzle-editing Puzzletron], hunt organization software used by [[MIT Mystery Hunt]] writing teams from 2011 to 2020. |
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* [https://github.com/galacticpuzzlehunt/puzzlord Puzzlord], an updated version of Puzzletron written |
* [https://github.com/galacticpuzzlehunt/puzzlord Puzzlord], an updated version of Puzzletron, written by [[Galactic Trendsetters]] for [[Mystery Hunt 2021]] and [[Galactic Puzzle Hunt|Galactic Puzzle Hunts]]. |
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* [https://github.com/Palindrome-Puzzles/puzzup Puzzup], a fork of Puzzlord, |
* [https://github.com/Palindrome-Puzzles/puzzup Puzzup], a fork of Puzzlord, used by [[Palindrome]] for [[MIT Mystery Hunt 2022]] |
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Revision as of 06:52, 7 February 2024
This is a list of resources specific to writing hunt puzzles and running hunts. Puzzle Resources gives a list of general resources, while Puzzle Solving Resources gives resources tailored for solving puzzles; many of these resources are helpful when constructing puzzles as well. (for instance, if you want to find words that fit a certain pattern when filling out a grid)
Wisdom and Guidance
Puzzle Event Hosting Wisdom
- Suggestions for Running a Puzzlehunt
- BAPHL wiki
- How to Host a BANG
- A Puzzlehunt Tech Checklist
- Game Control Summit (videos from a now-defunct mini-con)
Puzzle Writing Wisdom
- How to write a fun puzzle, by Jay Lorch
- Introduction to Writing Good Puzzle Hunt Puzzles
- Puzzlecraft, a paid resource but contains tips on creating many specific genres of puzzles.
- How to Write a BANG Puzzle
- Foggy Brume's Blogs on Puzzle Construction - Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
- Brett Kuehner's list of escape room design links includes lots of general puzzle wisdom
Software and Websites
Standalone Answer Checker
Hunt Writing Workflow Managers
For smaller hunts, a spreadsheet may be sufficient for tracking progress.
- Puzzletron, hunt organization software used by MIT Mystery Hunt writing teams from 2011 to 2020.
- Puzzlord, an updated version of Puzzletron, written by Galactic Trendsetters for Mystery Hunt 2021 and Galactic Puzzle Hunts.
- Puzzup, a fork of Puzzlord, used by Palindrome for MIT Mystery Hunt 2022
Hunt Website Servers
- CCXC Engine
- Ephesus by betaveros (Wiki link), a simple way to host your hunt online (without learning a full framework)
- gph-site, used by Galactic Puzzle Hunt
- hunter2
- Infinity ∞, used by InteGIRLS
- puzzlehunt_server, used by Puzzlehunt CMU
- silenda Fork of spoilr (written for MIT Mystery Hunt 2014 and passed down), used by MIT Mystery Hunt 2021
- tph-site, used by Teammate Hunt
- wizard, a tool created by weeklies.enigmatics.org for creating Discord-based unlock structures
Grid Logic Editors/Players
Crossword Construction Tools
- Crossword Compiler (paid, Windows only)
- CrossFire (paid, runs on Windows, Mac OS, or Linux)
- Amuse Labs Creator (free, browser-based)
- Crosserville (free, browser-based)
- Crosshare (free, browser-based)
- CrossHatch (free, browser-based)
- Exet (free, browser-based)
- Phil (free, browser-based)
- Qxw (free, browser-based)
Word lists
These word list resources may be helpful for constructing word puzzles (such as crosswords), as well as defining what words are legal for interactive puzzles and games.
- National Puzzlers' League Wordlists lists many, mostly unscored word lists
- An r/crossword post by Rex Parker lists many crossword-oriented downloadable scored word lists
- WordNet is a venerable word list with semantic connections between words
Other Puzzle Construction Tools
- Puzzle JS, for setting interactive JS based puzzles in HTML.
- Extraction Finder, for checking whether a target answer can be extracted by indexing into a given list of strings
