TERPECA Literacy
It’s almost time for another year’s TERPECA results! Soon we’ll have a brand new list of the world’s top escape room games.
Articles by Brian Gondek
Gamebreaker: A Humble Genius
I adore a good passion project, especially one that punches above its weight class. Gamebreaker is a new game show with a humble origin – it’s a Youtube series, it has almost no budget, and it doesn’t have any major TV stars attached to draw in new audiences. In spite of that, episode 1 and 2 are a great kickoff to a highly entertaining series that does a great job capturing the excitement of game theory driven shows like The Genius and The Devil’s Plan.
Join the 1% Club
Serena is about to cast a vote for her local council. She picks the candidate with a name that is an anagram of ‘electoral system’. Who does she vote for? A) Caroline Genteel, B) Scarlett Moseley, C) Nicola Gollete, D) Phil Gobolton, E) Lexi Plot. You have thirty seconds… Go!
What You Can Do with 1.5 Days in DC
I recently advised not to underestimate the potential of a two day adventure, and I’ve got another data point to add to the set. A day and a half in Washington DC and I’ve rediscovered the US capital as a wonderful place to stop, even if it’s just for a short while.
ERChamp 2025 Qualifiers: In the Books!
The 2025 ERChamp qualifiers are in the books! Congratulations to the teams that finished the fastest and will be making their way to Sofia, Bulgaria for the in-person final round this fall.
The Three Day Road Trip (Georgia & Florida)
Today, I’d like to make one assertion- it’s possible to have a vacation that’s full, relaxing, and a complete disconnect from the daily grind using only three calendar days. I’ve gotten a bit lazy with my vacation planning and have been taking a week off at a time, but from Thursday to Saturday I enjoyed the heck out of the southeast US.
Korean Game Shows: A Tale of Two Hemispheres
I recently shared an update about the new launch of two Korean-style mind game shows- The Devil’s Plan season 2 and The Genius UK. The Devil’s Plan recently wrapped up, and The Genius is nearing its finale, so let me answer the big question for you- how are they?
A Lesson in Robotic Beekeeping – The Hive Book Hunt
This weekend I had the pleasure to experience a short new puzzle hunt called the “Hive Book Hunt.” It was a delight, and it instantly jumps to the front of the list for a puzzle hunt to introduce someone new to the hobby.
Korean Brain Game Nirvana
We’re living in exciting times now. In the last two months, we’ve gotten THREE new cerebral survival game shows – four if you go back to January when Bloody Game 3 wrapped up. If you’ve ever had any interest in trying out a brainier game show, there’s never been a better time to start watching.
Diamond of the Midwest
I have a hot new recommendation for a vacation destination for anyone living in the Midwest US. Hear me out- Fort Wayne, Indiana.