Written for puzzle aficionados by an organizer of the Puzzle Hunt 14 event at Microsoft, this book covers how to put on your own puzzle event. Filled with checklists, tips, and specific advice, it includes information on:

* Planning the Hunt – How to gain experience, who to run it with, and how to get started.

* Writing Puzzles – How to write puzzles, where to get inspiration, how to match puzzles to your event theme, and how to run tests of your event.

* Running the event – Logistics, managing your puzzle central, and what to do for opening and closing ceremonies.

It also includes sample emails, schedules, rules, hinting guidance, puzzle class outlines and other resources to make your experience a success.