{"id":158627,"date":"2025-04-15T10:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T14:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/?p=158627"},"modified":"2025-06-27T19:42:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T23:42:43","slug":"repod-s9e1-mit-mystery-hunt-james-douberley-benevolent-dictator-of-death-mayhem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2025\/04\/15\/repod-s9e1-mit-mystery-hunt-james-douberley-benevolent-dictator-of-death-mayhem\/","title":{"rendered":"REPOD S9E1: MIT Mystery Hunt: James Douberley, Benevolent Dictator of Death &amp; Mayhem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe title=\"S9E1: MIT Mystery Hunt - James Douberley, Benevolent Dictator of Death &#038; Mayhem\" allowtransparency=\"true\" height=\"150\" width=\"100%\" style=\"border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/player-v2\/?i=z4rum-18712f6-pb&#038;from=pb6admin&#038;share=1&#038;download=1&#038;rtl=0&#038;fonts=Tahoma&#038;skin=1b1b1b&#038;font-color=auto&#038;logo_link=episode_page&#038;btn-skin=60a0c8\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200a&#8221;\u200aAn outlandish approach to meta puzzles&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Congratulations and Condolences&#8221; is the default phrase when a team of puzzlers has just won the vaunted MIT Mystery Hunt. This is because according to tradition, the winning team must write next year&#8217;s Mystery Hunt. This daunting task was recently undertaken by Death and Mayhem, the team that wrote the 2025 MIT Mystery Hunt titled &#8220;The Case of the Shadow Diamond.&#8221; At the helm of this illustrious team is James Douberley, affectionately dubbed the Benevolent Dictator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"901\" height=\"505\" data-attachment-id=\"158626\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/hero-s9e1-james-douberley-mit-mystery-hunt\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hero-S9E1-James-Douberley-MIT-mystery-hunt.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"901,505\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Hero S9E1 James Douberley MIT mystery hunt\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hero-S9E1-James-Douberley-MIT-mystery-hunt.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hero-S9E1-James-Douberley-MIT-mystery-hunt.jpg\" alt=\"hero image for REPOD Season 9 James Douberley, Death and Mayhem. image of david spira and PG law, and james, a man in a blue jacket, goatee, wearing glasses and a pink climbing helmet\" class=\"wp-image-158626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hero-S9E1-James-Douberley-MIT-mystery-hunt.jpg 901w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hero-S9E1-James-Douberley-MIT-mystery-hunt-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hero-S9E1-James-Douberley-MIT-mystery-hunt-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hero-S9E1-James-Douberley-MIT-mystery-hunt-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hero-S9E1-James-Douberley-MIT-mystery-hunt-600x336.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>James led his team of over 160 people to create David&#8217;s favorite MIT Mystery Hunt to date, blending puzzles with immersive theater in a way that Mystery Hunts had never done before. Some features of this year&#8217;s hunt included an escape room, The Radio, and The Gala, which functioned as both the team headquarters, but also a place for players to experience a fun interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year&#8217;s Mystery Hunt had 5,000 people enrolled, with around 171 puzzles. James joins us on REPOD to unwrap the mystery behind how his team designed and built this year&#8217;s Mystery Hunt. I especially loved hearing about the unique escape room they built, which involved one player actually going to the escape room, while the rest of their team back at HQ clued the active player on what to do, but with a very limited word bank. Cue hilarity. If you&#8217;re interested in puzzle hunts and large scale immersive events, don&#8217;t miss this episode, and make sure to check out David&#8217;s favorite (relatively accessible) puzzle linked below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"539\" data-attachment-id=\"158625\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/challenge-coin\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/challenge-coin.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1456,767\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"challenge coin\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/challenge-coin-1024x539.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/challenge-coin-1024x539.jpg\" alt=\"2 challenge coins from 2025 mit mystery hunt. 1 features an engraved detective looking through a magnifying glass, the other side shows a cockatil bar with mustache disguise, newspaper and vintage radio\" class=\"wp-image-158625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/challenge-coin-1024x539.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/challenge-coin-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/challenge-coin-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/challenge-coin-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/challenge-coin-600x316.jpg 600w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/challenge-coin.jpg 1456w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Winner&#8217;s Coin from the 2025 MIT Mystery Hunt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thank-you-to-our-sponsors\">Thank You to Our Sponsors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: Weldwood Marketing, Buzzshot, and COGS. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-lightbox\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weldwoodmarketing.com\/repod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-attachment-id=\"158628\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/weldwood-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weldwood-logo.png\" data-orig-size=\"400,400\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"weldwood logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weldwood-logo.png\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weldwood-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-158628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weldwood-logo.png 400w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weldwood-logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weldwood-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weldwood-logo-100x100.png?crop=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size has-custom-lineheight mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\" style=\"line-height:1;font-size:51px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mortyapp.com\/repod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Weldwood Marketing<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0\">Maximize your online presence with Weldwood Marketing. It&#8217;s a one-stop shop for digital marketing\u2014specializing in web design, SEO, online ads, and best business practices. They can even manage all your integrations so you can track the customer journey from clicking on an ad to booking your game. Let Weldwood help unlock more money for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Special offer exclusively for REPOD listeners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weldwood rarely offers discounts, but they did for us. REPOD listeners get 15% off Marketing Services for the first 3 months, PLUS $750 off escape room websites. Schedule your Discovery Call and mention REPOD in the notes! Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/weldwoodmarketing.com\/repod\/\">weldwoodmarketing.com\/repod<\/a> to learn more about this exclusive offer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buzzshot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"341\" data-attachment-id=\"112962\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/buzzshot-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"663,341\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"buzzshot logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Buzzshot logo featuring a rounded square with a white &quot;Z&quot; surrounded by stylized z shaped graphics\" class=\"wp-image-112962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg 663w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buzzshot.com\/repod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buzzshot<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0\"><strong>Special Offer for REPOD Listeners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus <strong>20% off <\/strong>your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/buzzshot.com\/repod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>buzzshot.com\/repod<\/strong><\/a> to learn more about this exclusive offer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cogs.show\/#start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"351\" data-attachment-id=\"125398\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/cogs-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,351\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"cogs logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo.jpg\" alt=\"logo for COGS, the C looks like a gear, and it's white text over a purple background\" class=\"wp-image-125398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo-768x337.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cogs.show\/#start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COGS<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software\/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug &amp; play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code.&nbsp;Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0\"><strong>Special Offer for REPOD Listeners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0\">REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at <a href=\"https:\/\/cogs.show\/#start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>cogs.show<\/strong><\/a>. Use code <strong>REPOD<\/strong> at checkout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"topics-discussed-in-this-episode\">Topics Discussed in this Episode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>00:13 Sponsor Break: Cogs By Clockwork Dog, Interactive Show Controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>06:21 What is the MIT Mystery Hunt?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15:28 Starter puzzles and the burden of winning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20:35 Sponsor Break: Weldwood Digital Marketing Agency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>22:41 Facts about the 2025 Mystery Hunt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24:47 Formation of the &#8220;Death and Mayhem&#8221; Team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>27:05 Creation of this year&#8217;s hunt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30:44 Unique aspects to this year&#8217;s hunt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>35:03 Sponsor Break: Buzzshot, Escape Room Marketing Software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>36:58 Implemenation of the radio as a physical game element<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>42:40 The musical score for the Hunt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>44:24 Control Room: The Escape Room at MITMH<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>47:04 RECON &amp; PG&#8217;s Playhouse Ad Break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>47:30 Meta-Puzzles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>52:19 The ways they thought they screwed themselves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>57:42 James considers different approaches to difficulty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>01:00:40 Climbing Mount Rainier after surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leave us a voicemail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Got a question or thought for the podcast? You can submit a voice recording by calling the Room Escape Artist not-so-hotline that always goes straight to voicemail (551-227-7273).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"resources-mentioned-in-this-episode\">Resources Mentioned in this Episode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/puzzles.mit.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MIT Mystery Hunt Puzzle Club Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/puzzles.mit.edu\/2025\/hunt\/puzzles\/mellow_planet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MIT Mystery Hunt Puzzle Mellow Planet (login as public access)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baphl.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boston Area Puzzle Hunt League (BAPHL)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@MITMysteryHunt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MIT Mystery Hunt YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About James Douberley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"987\" data-attachment-id=\"158642\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/repod-s9e1-james-douberley-mit-mystery-hunt-headshot\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/REPOD-S9E1-James-Douberley-mit-mystery-hunt-headshot.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2237,2156\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Pixel 7 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1702132582&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;2.74&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;40&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.003988&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"REPOD S9E1 James Douberley mit mystery hunt headshot\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/REPOD-S9E1-James-Douberley-mit-mystery-hunt-headshot-1024x987.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/REPOD-S9E1-James-Douberley-mit-mystery-hunt-headshot-1024x987.jpg\" alt=\"smiling man with a brown beard wearing glasses, blue hooded jacket and a pink climbing helmet\" class=\"wp-image-158642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/REPOD-S9E1-James-Douberley-mit-mystery-hunt-headshot-1024x987.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/REPOD-S9E1-James-Douberley-mit-mystery-hunt-headshot-300x289.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/REPOD-S9E1-James-Douberley-mit-mystery-hunt-headshot-150x145.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/REPOD-S9E1-James-Douberley-mit-mystery-hunt-headshot-768x740.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/REPOD-S9E1-James-Douberley-mit-mystery-hunt-headshot-1536x1480.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/REPOD-S9E1-James-Douberley-mit-mystery-hunt-headshot-2048x1974.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/REPOD-S9E1-James-Douberley-mit-mystery-hunt-headshot-600x578.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>James is a puzzle and escape room lover and constructor of several live puzzle events. 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