Nazogaku is a weird and wonderful underground convention for experimental puzzle games, and I was so glad to be allowed an insight into this side of the nazo community! There are many other puzzle events both standalone and as part of a larger tabletop convention that are absolutely worth exploring!
@rascal.newsAlanna Yeo spoke to Rascal about Nazogaku, a celebration of Japan's puzzle-like games that take advantage of real-life spaces.
This year's "Final Last Nazogaku" pitted a censorious organizing committee against a grassroots resistance of mystery lovers.
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Solving secret puzzles at the Japanese mystery school
Alanna Yeo talks nazo, design cultures, and her unique ARG-style experience at Nazogaku.
