Nothing binds a group of D&D players together more than solving a difficult task, such as a puzzle, together. It’s a beautiful thing when players and their characters cooperate to achieve a common goal. And yet, when you hand out a carefully prepared puzzle that should incite teamwork, all too often, one player solves the … Read more
Puzzles are a staple of Dungeons & Dragons. But there aren’t many resources for illustrated puzzles. For years D&D didn’t even bother to put out any a book with puzzles. That all changed with the release of Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything on November 17, 2020. Finally, WotC decided to bring us 13 illustrated puzzles. Thirteen … Read more
Portals are a staple of Dungeons & Dragons. Whenever players find one they know new realms are about to unfold before them. But as a DM you don’t want your players to be able to just access any portal they encounter. That’s why you need to lock your portals with puzzles. And in this article, … Read more
In Dungeons and Dragons encountering room after room of monsters and the occasional trap in a dungeon can get stale for a group of players. As a DM, you have to keep players on their toes by introducing a variety of challenges. Using dungeon puzzles is a fantastic way to mix it up. But not … Read more
Statues and pillars puzzles have always been fascinating to me. Whether it’s a lone pillar in a grassy field or a regal statue on a roof’s edge. They always look like there’s more to it than meets the eye. And when you combine D&D puzzles with statues and pillars, there actually is. The fact that … Read more
I love a good math puzzle in D&D. There, I’ve said it. Many D&D players like math. But even if you’re not crazy about math, you can change things to make it more fun. No really, trust me, it’s possible. We’ll take a look at some of the best D&D math puzzles I’ve come across … Read more