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Unlock the world’s most intriguing puzzle experiences.
KeyEvent: The Digital Puzzle Journal is your gateway to discovering real-time puzzle events, alternate reality games (ARGs), interactive escape rooms, and indie logic games.

More than a blog, we’re a living timeline of global puzzle culture—curated, narrated, and shared with a growing community of solvers and creators. Whether you're solving mysteries or making them, KeyEvent is where it all connects.

KeyEvent

What Is KeyEvent?

KeyEvent blends editorial storytelling with event coverage, offering puzzle enthusiasts a high-quality feed of puzzle-related news, releases, and deep dives. From ARG breakdowns and digital scavenger hunts to developer insights and design theories, this journal acts as a central hub for creators and solvers alike.
Each entry is a "key" to a broader puzzle culture—connecting moments, creators, and breakthroughs in an ever-growing space of interactive entertainment.

Featured Puzzle
of the Month

Each month we feature a standout puzzle game or event that pushes the boundaries of creativity, challenge, or innovation. These features include a deep analysis of the puzzle’s mechanics, story, and impact on the community.

This month’s spotlight: Echoes of the Machine – an immersive browser-based ARG where players decode machine-generated messages left by a mysterious AI.

Includes behind-the-scenes interviews, creator commentary, and full walkthroughs (spoiler-tagged).

Events You Missed (The Archive)

Missed a puzzle drop or couldn’t finish in time?
Our detailed archive lets you catch up. We document everything—timelines, clues, story twists, and how the community cracked it.
Our “Post-Mortem” articles analyze puzzle design and user interaction, so even if you weren’t there, you can still learn and enjoy. Includes archives for:

The Lighthouse Cipher
Prism Heist
Midnight Broadcast
Hollow City Trail

Interviews with Puzzle Creators

Step into the minds of the puzzle architects shaping today's scene. We interview puzzle devs, escape room designers, ARG writers, and hobbyists creating viral enigmas.

Find out what inspires them, what tools they use, and how they approach challenge balancing.
Recent Interviews:

Eliza Storm, creator
of Maze of Mirrors
Jonas Redd, narrative
designer behind Signal
Sequence
Aiko Tanaka, Tokyo
escape room architect

Submit Your Puzzle

We invite creators from around the world to submit their puzzles, games, or ARGs. Submissions can be finished events, works-in-progress, or even prototype ideas. Our editorial team provides feedback and optional publishing support.

Get visibility, player feedback, and community recognition. Selected puzzles are featured monthly and may be nominated for our annual Puzzle Impact Awards.

Event Calendar

Track live puzzle events, ARGs, escape room openings, and online challenges with our interactive calendar. Events are color-coded by type, difficulty, and duration. You can filter for live-only, virtual-only, or hybrid experiences.

Calendar sync support for Google Calendar and Outlook is available for subscribers. Never miss a puzzle drop again.

Puzzle Lab: Experimental Showcase

This is our sandbox for next-gen puzzle ideas. Playtest HTML puzzles, interactive stories, and multi-sensory challenges developed by independent creators. Current Lab Titles:

Aurora Protocol: A 3-channel audio mystery
Glass Ink: A timed riddle told through SMS-style logs
Frostlink: A cold-themed drag-and-drop cipher puzzle

Community Hub

KeyEvent thrives on its active, global community. Join forums, Discord debates, live puzzle hunts, and theory threads. Whether you're asking for a nudge, posting your progress, or collaborating on cracking a code, this is your puzzle family.

Discord Server (invite link in header)
Weekly Puzzle Talk Threads
Puzzle Jam Submissions

Creator Resources

New to puzzle design? Dive into our free creator toolkit. Access guides, templates, puzzle theory breakdowns, and advice from veteran developers. We cover:

Puzzle logic models

ARG platform tools

Narrative branching

Accessibility in puzzle design

Behind the Journal

KeyEvent is powered by a small but dedicated editorial team composed of puzzle developers, writers, researchers, and fans. We believe puzzles are a powerful medium—bridging play, education, storytelling, and community.

Our mission is to document and amplify this evolving genre, and to help both creators and solvers grow together.

Alex Harper
Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Maya Chen
Lead Puzzle Designer & Content Curator

Rafael Martinez
Community Manager & Social Media Coordinator

Sophie Nguyen
Lead Interviewer & Writer

Omar Khalid
Technical Director & Web Developer

Lena Fischer
Creator Relations & Event Coordinator

Together, we strive to keep KeyEvent a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging home for puzzle lovers worldwide.

Community Testimonials

Nora Jameson
(Puzzle Streamer, UK)

“I've been using KeyEvent to plan my weekly puzzle streams. Their event calendar and detailed breakdowns save me hours of research. It’s like having a personal assistant who’s obsessed with puzzles.”

David Kwan
(ARG Enthusiast, Canada)

“When I missed Signal Room 404, KeyEvent’s post-event write-up helped me catch up and understand everything. The coverage was so immersive, it felt like I was part of it. Love the archive feature.”

Talia Evers
(Puzzle Blogger, USA)

“This site has become a regular part of my puzzle coverage. The interviews are incredibly helpful for learning how the pros think. I’ve even met some creators through their Discord.”

Marko Rein
(Indie Game Developer, Germany)

“KeyEvent gave my browser puzzle game a huge boost. After being featured, I had hundreds of new players and real feedback to improve my design. Their editorial support is top-notch.”

Riko Aoyama
(University Student, Japan)

“I found KeyEvent during finals week and ended up binging the puzzle archive. I love the clean layout and storytelling focus. It’s like a museum of smart games and stories.”

Elena Costa
(Escape Room Owner, Italy)

“We’ve listed our real-world escape room events through their calendar system, and it brought in a wave of puzzle tourists. The community is passionate and respectful—rare these days.”

Luis Santos
(High School Teacher, Brazil)

“I’ve used their puzzles and insights as enrichment activities in my logic classes. My students are hooked, and I’m learning too. Great for educators who want something engaging.”

Chloe Mercer
(Narrative Designer, Australia)

“I submitted a concept to Puzzle Lab and received thoughtful, actionable feedback. It’s hard to find such a welcoming, critique-friendly space. Highly recommend it to emerging designers.”

Avi Patel
(Mobile Developer, India)

“I follow KeyEvent for updates on indie puzzle launches. Their monthly picks are spot-on, and I’ve discovered a lot of under-the-radar gems I wouldn’t have found otherwise.”

Sophia Lange
(Forum Moderator, USA)

“The forums and Discord community are incredible. People share clues, help each other, and dig deep into the lore. It’s not just a platform—it’s a community I’m proud to be part of.”

Contact Us

We love hearing from creators, players, and new readers. For inquiries, submissions, support, or collaborations, reach out to:info@eventke.online