Meet the Creators

We’re Catherine and Kevin—partners in puzzles, life, and Melodic Escape.

Hi, we’re the team behind Melodic Escape.

We’re a Toronto-based duo who create play-at-home escape games that combine our passions: music and puzzles. Siren's Melody is our first game, where players travel across a mystical land in search of missing music notes to complete the lost melody.

Our story

We met at a board game night, and have been playing games together ever since. But we never imagined we'd create games ourselves.

It started when I was struggling to re-enter the job market after my maternity leave. I couldn't just keep applying for work without fulfilling my need to be productive and created. Combining my background in UX design, writing and music, I founded Melodic Escape: publishing games for people like myself who love immersive puzzles.

My husband, Kevin, is a developer and an avid gamer, helped bring our games to life. He made sure they respond to your choices and discoveries.

Melodic Escape has been one of our greatest adventures. And we can't wait to share what's next.

We’re excited to share that we will be at the @torontogameexpo next weekend!

Come stop by, meet us in person, and try out a mini game of our music-themed puzzle adventure.

If you love mysteries, world-building, and clever clues, you won’t want to miss this.

✨ Nov 22–23 at Exhibition Place
✨ Find us at Table 17 in the Indie Dev Showcase

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Getting ready for @torontogameexpo with our mini message-in-a-bottle samples!
Each one hides a QR code that leads to a secret message (and a short puzzle game 👀).

Stay tuned for more from Siren’s Melody. 🌊

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Meet our animator, @emmauves! ✨
We’re thrilled she’s bringing the world of Siren’s Melody to life through our upcoming Kickstarter trailer.

Swipe left for a sneak peek at her rough and coloured shots.

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Something fishy is going on under the sea… 🐠
Each school hums its own little tune,
but a few are perfectly in sync.
Can you spot which ones match? 👀

Swipe left for the hint and answers..

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Almost ready for the next round of reviews ✨
These prototype copies are heading out soon — one step closer to launching Siren’s Melody on Kickstarter.

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Our compass has found its true form ✨
From an early prototype to a vibrant tool for navigating Siren’s Melody, it now carries original art and colour that bring the journey to life.

Big thanks to @cloudyning for capturing the magic in every detail 🎨

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We’re thrilled to finally reveal the new cover art for Siren’s Melody! 🌊✨

Created by the talented @cloudyning, this piece captures the storm, the wreck, and the watchful Siren at the heart of our game’s story.

Swipe to see the journey—from early thumbnails and sketches to the final illustration. We can’t wait to share more as we head toward our Kickstarter launch.

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Another great playtest in the books! 🎶 Our players came in with no musical training—while they struggled a bit at first, they left feeling inspired and proud of what they learned along the way. ✨

Huge thanks to Sohani, Nafeh, and Amal for joining us on the journey!

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We ran another great playtest 🎶 This time, Lauren & Freya shared their thoughts:

“Very musical. I really liked the compass. The little paper clues kept us engaged. The instant feedback was great, and the countdown clock was a fun feature”

Every session helps us fine-tune Siren’s Melody before Kickstarter launch 💌✨

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We’re so excited to share that Alexis Young, a Toronto-based illustrator, is creating the cover for Siren’s Melody! 🌊✨

Alexis’s work is full of colour, light, and a touch of magic — perfect for capturing the spirit of our game. We can’t wait to reveal her cover design when it's ready for our Kickstarter.

Swipe to see her past work and give her a follow at @cloudyning

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A message appears! ✉️ One thing we’ve learned through playtesting is not to give away too much at once. That’s why our latest version includes a sealed envelope and folded notes tied in string—revealing clues only when the moment is right.

Follow along as the mystery of Siren’s Melody unfolds. 🌊🎶

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Another great playtest yesterday 🎲✨ After player feedback, we’ve decided to keep refining and bring the game to life as a physical version—coming to Kickstarter soon! 🚀

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Ready for playtest weekend! 🧭✨

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Alf seals his secrets in wax… meant only for those who dare to break them. ✉️🔥🌊

Follow for updates as Siren’s Melody takes shape.

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Something new has surfaced.

The fragments of the lost melody now live on their own scraps of paper—waiting to be pieced together.

Another step forward as Siren’s Melody takes shape.
Follow along for more updates on our journey 🌊✨

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🐟 A flying fish leaps above the waves — each jump is a whole step (W) or a half step (H).
Follow its path… where does it land? 🎵

💡 Swipe left for the hint, and again for the solution.
Guess first, peek after 👇

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Another piece of Alf’s journey revealed… this time, a postcard.
What secrets does it hold?

Follow for updates on Siren’s Melody.

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🧭 Update from the Compass of Fifths!
Looks like the sea winds played a trick on us — there was a typo on the solution page in our last post.

Here’s the corrected puzzle:
Start at C, sail 4 fifths clockwise, and name your destination.

💡 Swipe left for the correct hint, and again for the answer.
Thanks for spotting it, adventurers — even explorers make mistakes at sea! 🌊⚓

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🕰 New puzzle just dropped!
The clock isn’t what it seems… and yes, it sings. 🎶
Follow us for updates on Siren’s Melody + try the free demo!

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A bottle washes up on shore.
You, the explorer, pick it up. Inside: a map and puzzles. The missing pieces lie hidden across the sea.

Siren’s Melody: revamped and coming soon to Kickstarter this fall.

🌊 Follow for updates.

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Can you solve this musical puzzle. Swipe for hints and solutions.

New puzzles every week.

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I didn’t plan to become a game designer.
But after maternity leave and a tough job market… we decided to build something of our own.

A musical escape game: designed in our living room.

🎶 Try the free demo at melodicescape.com

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Just a dad, a stroller, a dog, and a dream.
Promoting our puzzle game one sunny walk at a time 🌞🐾👶

Check out the game at melodicescape.com – built by two tired parents, fueled by rhythm and nap time.

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How many tunes can you play on a baby xylophone?

🎵 Just 8 notes. No sharps, no flats.

Turns out… more than you’d think. 😅

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The kraken stirs when a measure contains too many fish...
But only one bar breaks the rule.

Can you figure out which one? Swipe for hint and solution.

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Real players. Real reactions.

Here’s what people are saying about Siren’s Melody, the music-themed escape game you can play at home.
No app, no shipping delay—just mystery, music, and an unforgettable puzzle adventure.

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The Siren mapped her journey in sound, not stars. Can you chart the next point before the tide washes it away?

🎵 C → G → D → A → ❓

What comes next?

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Spotted around Yorkville and U of T: missing children posters with a musical mystery.

It was a beautiful day to hang clues across the city—now it’s your turn to uncover the truth.

Play the free online escape game. Link in bio.

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The Siren taught her fish to swim in perfect time. Each line must hold 4 beats. What’s the missing fish?

Swipe for the hint and solution.

Follow for weekly puzzles.

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Can you beat the game in 20 minutes?

Free to play. Go to: www.melodicescape.com/demo

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I just wanted to make a cozy escape game...but I was learning how to code a whole video game 😅

Try the free mystery: link in bio or go to www.melodicescape.com/demo

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She left behind four notes, whispered beneath the waves. But what message did she leave behind?

🎧 Turn sound on.

Swipe for hint and solution.

Follow for weekly puzzles.

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🌊 A Siren left hidden words in this puzzle. Seven words are listed… Can you find them all? Swipe for answers.

New puzzle every week!

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