BAPHL 23 – May 4, 2025! Register now!

BAPHL Information

What is BAPHL?

BAPHL is the Boston Area Puzzle Hunt League, a recurring series of puzzle hunts in the Boston area.

Teams are given challenging puzzles that require various logical, lateral-thinking, and creative skills to solve. There is also an element of exploration which requires teams to visit certain locations during the completion of the event.

When is BAPHL 23 happening?

Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 10:30 AM - about 5:30 PM.

Where will this take place?

BAPHL 23 will take place in Cambridge, MA, starting and finishing near Kendall Square. The walking distance will be approximately 2.5 to 3 miles total.

How do I register?

Registration is open now! The number of teams is limited, so make sure that you register ASAP!

How much will it cost?

BAPHL 23 will cost $40 for a team to participate.

What if it rains?

We'll get wet, and we'll all be a little sad. If it gets really bad, we'll make some adjustments to the route and puzzles, but you should be prepared for whatever nature may bring.

Puzzle Info

What kinds of puzzles will there be?

Every hunt is a little bit different, and no type of puzzle is guaranteed to appear.

If you want to get a sense of the types of puzzles there could be, you can check out some examples from prior BAPHL events: BAPHL 22, BAPHL 21, or BAPHL 20.

Just how hard is this thing?

There will be two divisions: Normal and Hard.

If you've never done any full-day puzzle hunts before, or if you're coming from Puzzled Pint, then Normal mode is for you - we'll make sure to provide more guidance and hints so that you can keep solving and having fun. Hard mode is aimed at folks with more experience with longer puzzle hunts such as the Mystery Hunt, Puzzle Boat, or past BAPHLs.

What kind of supplies will we need?

You'll want lots of solving supplies - paper, pencils, scissors, tape, highlighters, markers, rulers, etc. You'll want to bring clipboards, since you may not be able to find seating at a table along our route. And don't forget that it will be May in the Boston area, so you may want some sort of raincoat or umbrella just in case.

BAPHL 23 Registration

Registration is now open!

If you would like to register a team of 3 to 6 people, you may register via the following Google form: Team Registration Once you have filled out the form, you will be contacted for payment in order to confirm your team registration. BAPHL 23 will cost $40 per team.

If you don't have a team, you may sign up individually or in pairs and we will attempt to match you with teams that are willing to accept unattached hunters: Unattached Hunters