Press Kit: Puzzle Hungry – Umami Rush!™
A new competitive puzzle game from Survivor 47 winner Rachel LaMont and puzzle designer Ryan Plaisted, fully funded on Kickstarter in 36 hours.
Quick Facts
| Title | Puzzle Hungry: Umami Rush!™ |
|---|---|
| Genre | Competitive puzzle & strategy board game |
| Players | 2–4 |
| Playtime | 25–45 minutes |
| Creators | Rachel LaMont & Ryan Plaisted |
| Publisher | RE:SOLVE GAMES |
| Manufacturer | Panda Manufacturing |
| Launch Date | Kickstarter live now |
| Funding Status | Fully funded in 36 hours |
| Retail Launch | Q2 2026 |
| Press Contact | press@playresolve.com |
Media Coverage
Entertainment Weekly: https://ew.com/survivor-winner-rachel-lamont-shares-plan-master-puzzles-11824983
RHAP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcfd9nKoWtA
TheWrap: https://www.thewrap.com/
survivor-47-winner-rachel-lamont-interview/
Parade: https://parade.com/tv/rachel-lamont-top-5-survivor-puzzle-tips
About the Game
Puzzle Hungry: Umami Rush!™ pits 2–4 players against each other as rival chefs in a chaotic race to plate multi-layered food puzzles. Each dish combines jigsaw puzzling with card-based sabotage, rewarding the fastest and cleverest chef. It’s equal parts puzzle, strategy, and pure kitchen chaos.
About the Creators
Rachel LaMont – Co-Founder, RE:SOLVE GAMES
Winner of Survivor 47, Rachel brings the strategy, intensity, and humor of competition to game design.
Ryan Plaisted – Co-Founder, RE:SOLVE GAMES Designer behind Vexzle Puzzles, known for inventive laser-cut puzzle challenges. Ryan’s focus is merging tactile puzzle art with accessible social gameplay.
Assets / Downloads
Fact Sheet (1-page PDF)
High-Res Images Folder
Game Trailer
Logo Pack
Contact & Interview Requests
Media Contact rachel@playresolve.com
Rachel LaMont and Ryan Plaisted are available for interviews, features, and podcast appearances. Please email to schedule or request review materials.