And nobody can resist an advent calendar. Whether you grew up eating cheap choccies before school, or building a manger piece by piece, 1 December marks a routine change that is always a treat! There is a subversive holiness in telling a story others are too scared to tell, and Blaine has mastered the art of doing this--over and over again. Don't miss the invitation in this book to understand the significance of your own scars and what to do with them." For example, and this won’t come as a surprise to Exit fans, knowing which window to open next can only be determined by correctly solving the puzzle from the day before! So, when they say “hunt”, they really mean it! When you solve a puzzle, you’ll reveal a code, and it is this code that gives directions to the next window’s location! Meta mind bendiness or what?! Selection Box One puzzle had a riddle card that was somewhat misleading. We spent time trying to manipulate, yet not damage, a section of the game in our search for the correct answer. This advent calendar is an EXIT game and an adventure story all in one. To find the golden book, you must open a little calendar door every day. Behind each, you will find a new exciting puzzle, the solution of which will help you to move onto the next room. Only if you follow the clues and solve all 24 puzzles will you find the thief and the book … and save Christmas.

Hogan shows us that it is entirely possible, even liberating to just live and let live. Don't be too anxious about having the perfect results that many of us crave. As long as we are true to ourselves, and as long as we trust God to lead the way, we should always do our best and let God handle the rest. Why should anyone read this book? Let me give three reasons. A glance at the table of contents alone reveals Blaine Hogan's intimate familiarity with the underworld of his own psyche, as well as his deep faith that alongside his fears and shadows resides his greatest stores of love, creativity, and wholeness. He writes clearly, passionately, and vulnerably. In the space he holds, you will meet him--and you may in fact meet yourself." I want to thank Blaine and his team for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. I also want to thank NetGalley for the Kindle version of Exit The Cave. And (think of this as a Christmas gift rather than a spoiler) the box is an essential part of the puzzle! So don’t be thinking you can solve this special hunt with only what is inside each window! If you do, you’ll be waiting forever to find out where the Golden Book has gone! And nobody wants that because whose book is it? That’s right! It belongs to Santa Claus. And you don’t want to be the agent of Christmas disappointment for all the children, now do you??! Father Enigmas’ Little Helper When I first heard that Exit: The Game was coming out with a new Advent calendar this holiday season, I immediately called my local gaming store to find out the release date. Having played their Mystery of the Ice Cave last year, I knew to expect fun, think-outside-of-the-box puzzles with those special aha moments found in their standalone games. An Exit: The Game puzzle each day for 24 days until Christmas? Yes, please!Whaaaat? Well, you see, I am under strict instructions not to reveal any spoilers. And I definitely do not want to be the Games Grinch! So, I can’t tell you exactly what we did each day. But I can tell you that we had a blast! And it was full of more surprises than I even thought possible. Is this an advent calendar you will only need for Christmas? No. Why not use it in a random March and surprise yourself for the first 3/4 of the month and test yourself to solve the riddles! Well, it is particularly AIMED for opening on the leadup to Christmas... but it's okay, we're not going to tell anyone if you don't! This advent calendar is an EXIT game and an adventure story all in one. To find the golden book, you must open a little calendar door every day. Behind each, you will find a new exciting puzzle, the solution of which will help you to move onto the next room. Only if you follow the clues and solve all 24 puzzles will you find the thief and the book ... and save Christmas. Christine D'Clario, award-winning singer, songwriter, speaker, author, advocate, and philanthropist Through his own personal revelations and insightful gleanings, he invites you to take up some seemingly radical practices and some not so, and be creative so you can tell a better story with your own life.

Hiding behind his success and what he perceived as comfort in his addiction he recognižes it no longer works for him. Realizing he hadn't lost God, rather he was the one who moved away and he lost his own self. . Occasionally, the greatest gift you can receive is for your life to fall apart. Having spent years trapped in a painful cycle fueled by past abuse and ongoing addiction, actor, artist, and director Blaine Hogan finally reached his breaking point. When Blaine was unable to hide behind the veneer of success or find comfort in the shadows of compulsion, he was forced to examine the story his life was telling and realize he had lost his way.I found myself cheering for him and weeping with him. As I sat this book down (or really, I turned off my Kindle) I knew I would not soon forget what I just experienced. I have listened to numerous talks and monologues from Hogan over the years and this book felt like he was just speaking right to me. This book was a beautiful and honest exploration of the power that our story can have on our lives and the lives of people who meet along the way. As a father, husband, church employee, and a follower of Jesus I felt known in a way that most writers could not describe. Blaine's honesty about his own pain and loss was an incredible canvas for a narrative that reaches far beyond his own experiences and into that place of radical transformation. Blaine Hogan has inspired me for many years with his unique way of seeing the world. In this book you'll find a blast of inspiration and a trusty guide to help you exit the cave and enter a world that is real and beautiful and vital."-- Brad Montague, New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Circles All Around Us, Becoming Better Grownups, and Kid President's Guide to Being Awesome

Is this an advent calendar you will only need for Christmas? No. Why not use it in a random March and surprise yourself for the first 3/4 of the month and test yourself to solve the riddles! Well, it is particularly AIMED for opening on the leadup to Christmas… but it’s okay, we’re not going to tell anyone if you don’t! If you haven’t played an Exit game before it is essentially an escape room game in a small box. Normally there are 10 missions to achieve and it involves ripping up cards, drawing on the box, and various other activities that mean once you have finished it is unusable again, however the cost of each game is very low and almost all of the materials used are recyclable. With the Advent Calendar, Exit: The Game reimagined their standard game mechanics to fit them into a new mold. The decoder tool became the mechanic to find the next day’s door. It was easy to use and effectively ensured we did not open the wrong door by mistake.Plus the look and feel of Exit: The Game tabletop games was nicely captured through familiar components such as riddle cards and an instruction booklet.

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Space Requirements: You will need room on a table for the fairly large calendar box and the puzzle components and cards you will find behind the doors. Don’t throw anything away; you never know when you might need it!

In this exposed story of his young life, Blaine shares the stories that shaped him guided by God's greater story for living in a complicated world. Blaine Hogan has inspired me for many years with his unique way of seeing the world. In this book you'll find a blast of inspiration and a trusty guide to help you exit the cave and enter a world that is real and beautiful and vital." Honest. Brave. Moving. Blaine turns his scars into lanterns, giving us faithful guides out of our own dark caves."Each of us has our own cave. It is a place where we could feel comfortable, relaxed, and honest with ourselves. For author Blaine Hogan, his cave is more than that. It is about him boldly taking a step out of the cave of addiction, depression, self-pity, and encountering health issues among his loved ones. He shares about past broken relationships, broken marriages, and emotional struggles. As an actor, he toggles from the highs of success to the lows of addiction. He shares his ups and downs through personal stories told with brutal honesty. Some of his most painful episodes were about the hurts he had inflicted on others and the resultant turmoil that tormented him emotionally and spiritually. He thought singing can help him feel better but any positive vibes didn't last. He shares about his constant travels because of his gigs. His search for peace continues with his foray into theological education in Seattle. While disappointed with the city and the school for various reasons, he soon finds inspiration in the stories of Hagar and Sarah. He would be challenged by two simple questions: I have followed Blaine's journey via social media for many years. From his time in Prison Break and other shows to his work as a creative director for one of the most influential churches in America, Blaine has been a long-distance roll model for the creative endeavors in my life. AI Dubbing Automatically translate and dub new or existing videos in over 100’s of languages with AI video dubbing. Oh no! Something terrible has happened: Santa Claus’ golden book has disappeared! It contained a complete list of all the Christmas wishes. If the book isn’t found by Christmas Eve, there will be nothing but sad faces around the tree on Christmas morning. It is up to you to save Christmas — and time is of the essence!