Frequently Asked Questions

3minsto9 is an independent micro-press and immersive media studio based in Wendover, UK. We operate as Comicsmiths and Puzzlesmiths, forging high-value, low-volume physical artefacts.

We believe in creating tactile, dangerous physical media that respects the intelligence of our audience. Our books feel like they have been smuggled out of an alternate reality.

We are based in Wendover, UK, operating directly to our readers without traditional middlemen.

Shipping times vary depending on the destination and the artefact. Domestic orders typically arrive within 3-5 business days.

Yes, we ship globally. Customs and import duties may apply depending on your location.

Yes, joining our Dispatch newsletter is the best way to receive pre-order alerts and secure early drops.

Every detail could be a functional mechanic. You might need to decipher codes, find hidden signatures, or manipulate physical components of the book.

Our puzzles range from accessible entry-level mysteries to multi-tiered, complex meta-puzzles embedded in the artwork and text.

We encourage community collaboration, but official spoiler guides are highly classified and may require their own puzzle-solving to access.

We are constantly working to make our digital puzzle elements accessible, though some physical mechanics rely on visual or tactile inspection. Digital counterparts with alt-text are provided where possible.

Currently, our core experience is physical, but we are exploring audio and screen-reader optimized digital versions of our narratives.

Our graphic design generally relies on high contrast and distinct shapes, ensuring that colour alone is not the only vector for solving a puzzle.