Free Thoughts

Ideas about mysteries, games, gatherings and the occasional recipe

Jun 181 min read

Good to go?

You know what you're supposed to have. The problem is... something is missing. Is it.... bread? baguette? pie? mochi? brownie? roll?...

May 301 min read

Calling all bakers...

Detectives, friends, mystery guests It's coming. The Mystery Cafe: great british baking mystery is only a few weeks away. Like its...

May 183 min read

Blackmail in the Baking Tent... a mystery puzzle

You step into the baking tent. Your heart swells. Who knew you would be one of 7 distinguished bakers to appear on TV? As you approach...

Dec 23, 20232 min read

Release the Magic Moments

What does it take to connect with the people you care about? I just got back from spending a few days with my parents. We played games...

Jul 8, 20232 min read

Testing the Adventure

How do you invent a new game? After three years designing and hosting immersive experiences online, I have sooort of a system for that....

Jul 1, 20231 min read

The Future of Mystery Games

How do you play a fun and simple (as in, not tons of instructions beforehand) mystery game that allows your imagination to roam - while...

Oct 26, 20221 min read

Halloween Hot Cider Cocoa

Cozy up to a spicy apple cider to freshen up your hot cocoa! Perfect for a good mystery. Previously in my life before Boddy Mansion, I...

Oct 20, 20221 min read

COMING SOON: The Golden Age of Hollywood mystery

In Los Angeles.... Now available for private gatherings. Contact us for your corporate holiday party! Tickets for our first in-person...

Oct 13, 20221 min read

But when do they play?

The Sound of Music fans will remember one of the first things Maria says to Captain Von Trapp after a brisk overview of his children's...