Puzzle Commissions

'the more puzzles I solve, the more I learn about myself and about the world.' | Abraham's First Works
'the more puzzles I solve, the more I learn about myself and about the world.' | Abraham's First Works

I take on a limited number of puzzle commissions: custom enigmatic experiences for events, launches, communities, and special occasions such as birthdays or graduations.

If you're interested, please reach out via Contact.

What I can build

  • One-shot puzzles (15–45 minutes) — great for gifts, communities, and newsletters.
  • Multi-stage hunts (hours to weeks) — episodic, collaborative, story-driven.
  • Embedded puzzles — puzzles that live inside a website, deck, product, or event (often as a hidden Easter egg).
  • Custom formats — physical artifacts, printable kits, or hybrid experiences.

Process

  1. Brief: theme, audience size, skill level, format, constraints.
  2. Concept: narrative frame + mechanics + difficulty pacing.
  3. Prototype: early draft + test solve.
  4. Delivery: final assets, facilitation notes, optional live support.

What to include when you email

  • Target date (with timezone)
  • Audience (solver group size, age range, and puzzle experience)
  • Format (online / in-person / hybrid)
  • Length and difficulty
  • Theme and design constraints / must-include elements