Sample Puzzles

Below you can find some of the past Puzzles. Download them and try to solve them for yourself!

2024

Message from Millie:

Thank you for participating! I understand that the puzzles were on the difficult side this year. Once again, I sincerely apologize. My intent is always to create curiosity, interest, and a jumping-off point for a learning experience, not to demean or frustrate you (for that breaks my heart). Please have a look at the walk-throughs and I will keep trying harder. Millie


1. Worthy Caws!

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cherami

Walkthrough

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2. Hue-Dunnit!

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ignatzsbrick

Walkthrough

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3. Clef-Hanger!

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dogfur

Walkthrough

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4. Siriusly?!

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lawyers

Walkthrough

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5. Meta-Puzzle

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Hints

No hints for this one!

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thecircleoflife

Walkthrough

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2023

1. May the Forest be with You!

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coach beard

Walkthrough

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2. Once a Pawn a Time!

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maelzel's chess player

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3. The Sound of Silence!

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get along

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4. Give it a Whorl!

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the partridge family

Walkthrough

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5. Meta-Puzzle

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Hints

No hints for this one!

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a charged tale

Walkthrough

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2022

1. Shark – Loan or Pool? Chews Wisely!

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duchess of doom

Walkthrough

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2. Operation Ship Shape!

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uss olympia

Walkthrough

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3. Go for Baroque!

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fourth

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4. Trade Secret!

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rear view mirror

Walkthrough

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5. Meta Puzzle

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Hints

No hints for this one!

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let's party

Walkthrough

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2021

Apology

The puzzles were more challenging than intended this year. Like all of you, I have been isolated for over a year. Working in a vacuum, I missed the mark on some hints and the amount of time needed in a virtual environment. The goal was to provide a fun, free, safe opportunity for anyone to play and puzzle for the day. I hope that you might still enjoy playing with the puzzles after the event.


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Puzzle Inspiration (Contains spoilers): Download
1. Scents and Scents-Ability!

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royal jelly

Walkthrough

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2. Dough, a Dear!

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all you need is love

Walkthrough

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3. My Life is in Ruins!

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sarah parcak

Walkthrough

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4. The Inside Scoop!

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microcosm

Walkthrough

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5. Meta-Puzzle

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Hints

No hints for this one!

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it's a small world

Walkthrough

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2016

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1. Cite Unseen

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Lewis Carroll

2. Fold and Behold

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Hiccup

3. Stop the Clock

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Google

4. Time will Tell

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Beethoven