Room Escape Artist

“ It might be an affront to the laws of physics.”

In this episode of PG’s Playhouse, we’re going vertical! Today’s topic is Frank Lloyd Wright’s Nuclear Powered Elevator. Why would you need nuclear power for an elevator? Well, because it was designed to service a skyscraper stretching a mile upwards. David breaks down this totally bonkers skyscraper design that never ended up being built.

Guest Sandy Weisz joins us again to talk about his totally bonkers new game Raddle. Raddle has instantly became a fan favorite amongst daily puzzle lovers. He’s taken a classic word ladder-style puzzle and added some interesting transformations. In today’s game, Peih-Gee turns the tables back on Sandy with some word ladders of her own.

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out our interview with Sandy Weisz on Reality Escape Pod.

Time Stamps

• 01:02 About Guest: Creating Raddle, a Daily Word Game
• 05:49 Game: PG’s Prompt Powered Ladder
• 14:03 Topic:  Frank Lloyd Wright’s Nuclear Powered Elevator
• 24:48 Credits

Guest: Sandy Weisz

Instagram: @mysteryleague

Threads: @mysteryleague

Blue Sky: @pzlr.org

Sandy Weisz is the commissioner of The Mystery League. He writes and runs puzzle games for a living — he’s built custom hunts for Google, Alinea Restaurant, Field Notes, The Art Institute of Chicago, the musician Watsky, Cards Against Humanity, and others. The escape room he designed with The House Theatre of Chicago was named one of the top rooms in the country.

He teaches puzzle design at the University of Chicago. He is a member of the National Puzzlers League and is a frequent contributor to the NPR Sunday puzzle. He lives in Chicago with his wife, two teenage kids, and dog.

More Podcasts from Peih-Gee & David

If you enjoy PG’s Playhouse, check out Reality Escape Pod (REPOD), where your hosts David Spira & Peih-Gee Law explore immersive gaming from all angles, alongside guests with incredible experience in this realm.

And by supporting Room Escape Artist on Patreon, you’ll get access to the REPOD Bonus After Show ($5 per month and up) and the Spoilers Club ($15 per month and up) where we chat in depth with creators about iconic escape rooms… spoilers and all!

Production Credits

• Hosted by Peih-Gee Law & David Spira
• Puzzles by Peih-Gee Law
• Produced by Theresa Piazza
• Supported by Lisa Spira
• Edited by Peih-Gee Law
• Music by Matt Farthing
• Logo by Theresa Wagner