The Torpor Concoction, 4 players, 30 to 45 minutes, Mystery Game

Beyond the highest city, the longest road, and the tallest mountain lies the ultra-secret B.R.W.S. (Brilliant but Really Wacky Scientists) Laboratory, a place where the four greatest and most unstable minds of modern science converge.

One project truly fascinates them: world domination. Although each of them has a different and even more illogical motive than the others, they have set out to develop a weapon that would finally reduce all of humanity to docile vegetables. After years of hard work, the four mad scientists succeeded in creating a liquid poison they named The Torpor Concoction.

Earlier this morning, successful tests were conducted, and the scientists are scheduled to gather at the laboratory this evening to celebrate their great victory. At the appointed time, everyone was present except for Violette Adenauer, who arrived five minutes late. A fruit punch had been prepared for the occasion, as this would be the last time they would all gather in one place. The agenda is simple: celebrate and agree on a method of virus dissemination, as well as the concrete steps of their Machiavellian plan...

• Instruction guide + access to the ambient video

• Character sheets 

• Game introduction

• Information to share during the game

• Costume suggestions

• Printable clues

• Invitation template

• Terms of use

• Franz Hohenberg_Founder of the GEDG
• Minerva Dugall_Scientist
• Oskar Roskanov_Scientist
• Violette Adenauer_Scientist

Decorations suggestions

Here are some suggestions to transform the space into a scientific laboratory:

• Chalkboard: The ambient video will illustrate a chalkboard with mathematical formulas during the game, which will be an additional visual element for your decor
• Laboratory tables: Use white or gray tablecloths to simulate laboratory tables
• Laboratory equipment: Decorate with beakers, test tubes, pipettes, and magnifying glasses. You can use them as vases for flowers or as supports for decorative elements.
• Thematic lighting: Use soft lighting with desk lamps or LED lights to create a laboratory ambiance
• Gloves and safety goggles: Provide latex gloves and safety goggles to immerse participants in the role of scientists
• Labels and signs: Create labels for different spaces or objects, such as "Research Zone," "Hazardous Materials," or names of chemicals

 

Tapas suggestions

Here are some creative ideas for your tapas:

• Colored jelly verrines: Serve jellies of different colors in small test tubes or verrines to mimic chemical experiments
• Molecular bites: Create tapas inspired by molecular gastronomy, such as flavor pearls that burst in the mouth or light foams
• Circular mini-sandwiches: Use cookie cutters to cut sandwiches into circles or other geometric shapes
• DNA skewers: Assemble skewers by alternating fruits, cheeses, or charcuterie to mimic the double helix structure of DNA
• Vegetables and dips in test tubes: Arrange vegetable sticks in test tubes or beakers with dips at the bottom
• "Atom" cupcakes: Decorate cupcakes to resemble atoms, using candies or fruits to represent electrons
• Drinks in test tubes: Serve drinks or cocktails in test tubes or beakers for a scientific effect
• Dry ice: To add an ultimate touch to the ambiance, use dry ice to create a smoky effect and add a dramatic flair to your presentations

Labels with fun and thematic names for each dish can also enhance the experience.

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