In this unboxing video I crack open a copy of Blackbrim 1876, the first game in the Blackbrim Trilogy of Games from Puzzling Pursuits. This is a puzzle based “escape-room-in-a-box” style game, with two parts included, which you can play together for one long game night or split over two sessions.
The best part about Blackbrim 1876 is that there are multiple puzzles that can be worked on concurrently meaning that different players can be working on different puzzles at the same time! This makes it great for families and gaming groups.
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Puzzling Pursuits Unboxing, a spoiler free look at the puzzle game Blackbrim 1876
From the Publisher:
Enter Victorian England, and chase a sinister criminal, Reager Skinner. Crack codes, decipher clues, and ponder puzzling enigmas, while being immersed in a compelling storyline that utilizes real materials and events from the era. Can you crack this challenging case?
Game 1: Blackbrim: 1876
Game 2: Reager’s Return
Game 3: Origins & Ends
The Blackbrim Trilogy has a total playtime of 10+ hours spanning three games and six parts. Whether you play solo or in a group, the games are designed to challenge players of all levels.
⏳ 10+ hours of fun across three games and six parts
Some Quick Thoughts on Blackbrim 1876
Our family really enjoys mystery and escape room in the box style games. One issue we’ve found with some of them is that it’s difficult to keep everyone engaged. Many puzzles in games can only really be worked on by one person at a time, with maybe one other person able to help.
What we loved the most about Blackbrim 1876 is that there were multiple puzzles to be solved that could be worked on concurrently. That kept all of us active, taking part, and engaged in the game. We each took our own piece of the puzzle and worked on it until we got stuck, then we passed the puzzles around, teamed up, and worked together to solve the whole thing.
You can read more about our experiences with this mystery game through our Blackbrim 1876 Review.
I also encourage you to check out our review of La Famiglia which is also from Puzzling Pursuits. We enjoyed that game even more than Blackbrim, though we thought both were great and worth owning.
