The Book of Rituals is a book filled with puzzles set in the familiar world of the Escape Tales game series. By solving the tasks presented in the book, players take on the role of discoverers of secret knowledge. Each subsequent task will reveal the secrets of alchemical elements and ingredients, eventually allowing them to perform various magical rituals. In total, 45 tasks of different formulas and types await the players - from the least complex puzzles to complex multi-step riddles. The topics covered in the book refer directly to the events in the Escape Tales series. Although knowledge of the games is not required to solve the puzzles, experienced players will find flavours and references to the stories in the series. Important characters from the games, such as Samuel from The Awakening or the heroes from Children of Wyrmwoods. These characters become secondary heroes in The Book of Rituals, who, like the players, have delved into the secrets of the book. For better or for worse...
Solving the puzzles is done with a free application that does not require installation on devices and works on both mobile devices and computers. It is mainly used to check the answers but also provides clues to the puzzles. A feature of Escape Tales products is that players are not judged or punished for using the clues. The overall goal is player satisfaction and the application is designed to help, not judge. The Book of Rituals is a breath of fresh air in the mystery book market. It stands out from the competition with a formula that encourages and sometimes forces exploration of the book in the order that suits the players - there is no single path from one puzzle to the next. The mechanics have been set up so that players who get stuck on one task can freely solve others and return with new ideas or use the clues without feeling like they are losing. Thanks to the creative use of the application, the book can also surprise the players.