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Welcome one and all to HTPO. We are a very friendly and growing community who have one thing in common ... our love of puzzles. We hold regular free contests based on a wide variety of topics such as movies, music, traditional riddles, wordplay and much, much more. Come in, make yourself comfy and take a look around - there's something for everybody. You can either play alone or for extra fun, why not invite some friends and work as a team? If you get stuck on the puzzles, help is always available in our forum.

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Tom Foolery
hadtoplayon Tom Foolery is now live!  Tom Foolery
Posted by chantilly_admin on Friday, August 22 @ 12:00:01 UTC (125 reads) (Read More... | Score: 0)

Tom Foolery
hadtoplayon
Ready to laugh, groan and scratch your head at the same time?
Join us for a mini-contest written by Tungstenca inspired by the razor-sharp songs 
and music of Tom Lehrer!

Expect clever wordplay, satirical twists and devilish challenges that pay homage to Lehrer's
unique brand of genius.

Date:  Friday 22nd August 2025
Location:  www.hadtoplayon.com
Time:  8pm BST

Whether you're a lifelong fan of Tom Lehrer or just love a smart puzzle with a wicked grin,
this contest is for you!
Posted by chantilly_admin on Sunday, August 17 @ 09:21:43 UTC (24 reads) (Read More... | Score: 0)

Agatha Christie Mysteries
hadtoplayon Ready for some detective work? Agatha Christie Mysteries
Posted by chantilly_admin on Saturday, June 07 @ 12:00:19 UTC (97 reads) (Read More... | Score: 0)

Agatha Christie Mysteries
hadtoplayon

Do you have the precision of Poirot or the intuition of Miss Marple?
Then prepare to use your little grey cells in an online puzzle contest
based on the titles, twists and treachery of the Queen of Crime herself.

THE AGATHA CHRISTIE MYSTERIES

A night of riddles and revelation, where every puzzle is inspired by the title of an Agatha Christie novel. Decode cryptic clues, uncover buried secrets and race to solve the final mystery before time runs out.
Date: Saturday 7th June 2025
Time: 8pm BST
Dress code: Purely cerebral.
Posted by chantilly_admin on Thursday, May 29 @ 01:17:30 UTC (74 reads) (Read More... | Score: 0)

Oscar Night 2025
Movies Time to start the fun and games! Oscar Night 2025
Posted by chantilly_admin on Sunday, March 02 @ 12:00:02 UTC (321 reads) (Read More... | Score: 0)

Oscar Night 2025
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Posted by chantilly_admin on Saturday, March 01 @ 01:35:13 UTC (548 reads) (Read More... | Score: 0)

Christmas Countdown 2024
hadtoplayon Yes, it's here! The first Christmas Puzzle of Christmas Countdown 2024 is now live. Christmas Countdown 2024
Posted by chantilly_admin on Sunday, December 01 @ 12:00:02 UTC (602 reads) (Read More... | Score: 0)

If!
IF is now live!   IF
Posted by chantilly_admin on Wednesday, October 02 @ 12:00:10 UTC (1400 reads) (Read More... | Score: 0)

IF
hadtoplayon Get ready for a short, high-speed puzzle showdown starting at 8pm BST on Wednesday 2nd October 2024.

Join me for IF - the ultimate quickfire puzzle contest where speed and sharp thinking are the keys to victory.
It's fast, it's fun and it'll be over before you know it!

Don't miss out!  Prove you've got the quickest mind in the room!
Posted by chantilly_admin on Monday, September 30 @ 23:38:14 UTC (665 reads) (Read More... | Score: 0)

Searching For Words
hadtoplayon Searching For Words is now live!   Searching For Words
Posted by chantilly_admin on Saturday, May 04 @ 06:00:13 UTC (880 reads) (Read More... | Score: 0)

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