The ancients spoke of an eighth continent—a dark, forbidding place, with forests so thick the eye strains to see other than green. The night air was filled with the anguished cries of the damned, while large, amber-hued eyes stared menacingly from the inscrutable canopy. Morning broke on sleepless night, revealing a hastily scattered camp site. As the shore receded over the horizon, the relief of narrow escape gave way to gnawing curiosity. What mysteries, what treasure, were the ghosts guarding so jealously?

Puzzllotto transports you to this enigmatic world, inviting exploration and discovery, in the spirit of great puzzle games like Zork and Myst. Greet a friendly lemur while pondering the graceful, fluttering arcs of giant butterflies, but beware the wily Fosa! Make your way through the jungle, beautifully rendered by artist David Lanham (Iconfactory). Immerse yourself in the multilayered soundscape, recorded on location in Madagascar by Dr. Douglas Quin (Spore). Only when you are one with the island will it reveal its secrets.

For the casual visitor, Puzzllotto offers a challenging diversion. Stroll through the game at a leisurely pace, or challenge yourself in a race against time. Don’t get sloppy—the forest might not really be haunted, but neither is it forgiving. For the hardcore puzzle addict, Puzzllotto offers nothing short of glory. Be the first to uncover its secrets and claim the title and trophy of the Puzzllotto Champion. The malevolent spirits are all in your head, but the fun—and the treasure—are real.

Puzzllotto was written in California for United Lemur by Mike Lee (Obama ‘08), with help from Guy English (Tap Tap Revenge), Tristan O’Tierney (Twinkle), Louie Mantia (Tapulous) and Kevin Avila (Apple).

Available now on the iTunes App Store for iPhone and iPod Touch. Puzzllotto costs $4.99, with 10% of App Store revenue donated to the Madagascar Fauna Group.