A holiday puzzle, plus a buffalo update
A Retro13 Holiday Gift
'Tis the season of giving, and what better gift than another puzzle hunt? 🎄 This December, I've whipped up something playful with a dash of holiday cheer and, of course, a pinch of challenge. You can now download and print the Road Trip Holiday puzzle, perfect for adding a touch of puzzling fun to your holiday gatherings and road trips. Start your road trip adventure now! [Download Puzzle Here]
![fill in the blanks puzzle preview](https://www.retro13.com/content/images/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-08-at-8.57.17-AM-2-1.png)
Yes, that was supposed to be a buffalo
![a bison but I wanted a buffalo](https://www.retro13.com/content/images/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-08-at-9.38.23-AM.png)
Now, about "The Machine" – oops, my bad! It seems I got a little mixed up with the animal outlines. I was aiming for a buffalo, not the mystery creature that slipped through. 😅 Nevertheless, I hope it hasn't thrown too many puzzle pros off track. It's been a week since we launched "The Machine", and it's been a wild ride! Kudos to Shadowgate for cracking the first milestone code – the blank space + 3 underscores, securing their spot on the leaderboard.
While the Milestone 1 prize has been claimed, the grand solution prize is still up for grabs. It's an open race, and anyone could be the next puzzle-solving legend. Keep a close eye on the forums and the tips section for any updates, corrections, or clarifications.
Other puzzles to check out
This past week was the annual Huntinality puzzle hunt. I didn't participate but did try out a few puzzles to keep learning. I love the technology and the competition that takes place in these fast paced puzzle hunts. Many teams solved 36 puzzles in a weekend and many more are wrapping them up before the deadline of Sunday!
![](https://huntinality.com/trees.png)
I love Zach Gage games in the Apple Arcade and he is now building a new take on the newspaper puzzle page with Hearst. If you haven't seen it check it out for daily puzzles.
Keep on hunting,
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