Card-based Murder Mystery with role characters for guests, includes possibility for violence
Welcome to Nathaniel Crain State Prison, better known as Narnia, where even the smallest trigger might lead to someone’s death. It has been surprisingly calm in the prison lately, and there are no reports of gang or territorial disputes, but the tension is still tangible. Suddenly a fire alarm breaks the silence and a long awaited plan takes shape. Can the escape plan work when the mastermind behind it is dead?
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This is a Murder Mystery for groups of mostly guys: Bachelor parties, birthdays and companies alike. The humor is dark and the play rough in the most secure prison in Texas. Who manages to escape and who compromised the plan by killing the planner?
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Each guest receives an invitation and a character by email
Tuoni Studios’ host is always present and acts as a guide to the program and its rules
Guests receive name tags, character sheets, and all the necessary cards and items on site
It is possible to fight or eliminate other characters
The duration is approx. 2-3 hours depenging on the number of guests and if there is a dinner served during the program
The program is currently available in Finnish only
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THE CHARACTERS
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The guests play the characters, all of them prisoners in Narnia. They have different backgrounds and are divided by their gang loyalties, but need to put aside all animosity for the escape plan to work. Everyone’s tenacious, but most of all innocent.
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DRESS CODE
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Wearing loose clothes in prison is a good idea, for you can hide your shanks and other weapons more easily. Good running shoes should make escaping much easier.
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Dressing up for the Murder Mystery’s theme helps you immerse yourself in the story and we encourage such endeavors. Character sheets give some ideas of what the character might wear or look like. We want to emphasize that dressing up is not necessary, and the most important thing is to feel comfortable in whatever you choose to wear. What you can find from your own wardrobe is sufficient, but if you want to put in some extra effort, you might find what you need from costume rentals, flea markets, or party prop stores.
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PROPS & ITEMS IN THE MURDER MYSTERY
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This Murder Mystery uses cards (abilities, secrets, gossip, items) as props and keys to solving the case. When the program starts, Tuoni Studios’ host tells you how these cards work, and is present for the whole duration if you need any help with them later. Reading just one secret card seldom leads to any conclusions, so you’ll need more info from different cards and characters, and then start connecting the dots.
You’ll receive these cards at the start of the program, including any items your character might need.
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VENUE AND EQUIPMENT
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The venue should have enough seats for everyone in case of a dinner, and ample room to mingle. A cabin, a sauna compartment or even a private apartment work great. There is no need for a stage nor additinoal AV equipment.
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TIPS & TRICKS
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Acting or memorizing lines are not required when taking part in a Murder Mystery. No one is forced to exit their comfort zone. However, by throwing yourself into the story and your own character, you get the most out of the program.
If you normally need glasses to read, we recommend bringing a pair.
Conveying information and co-operating with other characters are the key to success in a Murder Mystery. Try to find characters you can trust, ally with, and share information with.
Each character has their own agenda, so don’t trust everyone.
If you feel stuck, ask the Tuoni Studios’ host for help. They’ll give you more tips on how to advance with your personal goals or solving the case.
