PENCIL
The answer is PENCIL. Our adventures live in the hybrid space both online and off-grid. Since the majority of my books are printed in paperbacks, sometimes the journey calls for grabbing that old-timey pencil nearby to just scribble something down. If you prefer to doodle with a tablet or your trusty Apple Pencil, that's total legit too. You do you.
PUZZLES, GAMES & CRAFTS AROUND THE WORLD
You are now fully outfitted with standard voyager supplies, but do you have the acumen to crack this mini crossword puzzle? Solve the crossword, then scroll to the bottom of this page and answer the verification question.
Across
2. Invented in Detroit, these painting kits are a fun alternative to coloring pages, where your color choices are guided by the series of symbols.
5. The crucial role in a Dungeons & Dragons game who serves as referee and storyteller.
6. This nation was making waves at the world's largest board game fair, SPIEL Essen, with its emerging board game industry including the celebrated Road to Essen 2025 competition designs.
Down
1. It is generally agreed that around 1760, when the London mapmaker, John Spilsbury, produced the first jigsaw puzzle, this game was originally named _______ions or _______ed maps.
3. We all love this tricky 3×3 cube, named after the Hungarian architecture professor who invented it. But can you spell it correctly?
4. The trendsetter of modern Sudoku. The island nation of Origami. The birthplace of Real Escape Game.
verification question
Click on the correct letter that belongs in the lime-green circled cell. This serves as proof you've conquered the crossword and gained access to the next level.
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