The Hincks Gazette Puzzle Newspaper

The Hincks Gazette is a monthly puzzle newspaper from Bluefish Games, set in the odd little town of Hincksville. You play a resident, and each issue hands you the town's local problems to untangle, delivered as a newspaper full of linked puzzles rather than a single crossword. The publisher pitches it as an escape room and a crossword puzzle blended together with some small-town charm, and the cases lean whimsical, such as a houseplant that will not stop talking back. Each box contains two copies of two different issues, so a pair can solve side by side, plus a small collectible extra from Hincksville. An issue takes roughly 60 to 90 minutes and is designed for one or two players. Hints are available online and there is no time limit, so you can set it down and come back later. New subscribers start at the beginning, with Volume 1, Issues 1 and 2. Boxes ship from the United States. The seller's note lists $4 US shipping, although Cratejoy also shows a free-shipping badge on the listing, so check the total at checkout. You can pay monthly or prepay three or six months for a lower per-box price. It suits puzzle fans, couples who want a short weeknight activity, and anyone who likes escape-room logic without the full evening commitment.