WITCH HUNT SYNOPSIS - Sarah Elizabeth Jacobs is known by most as a wife, a member of the local gardening club, an avid patron of the Valley Falls Library, the organist for the First Presbyterian Church of Valley Falls, and a volunteer at the local animal shelter. Because she has so much to live for, it comes as a great shock to everyone who knows her when she is found hanging at the end of a rope in her garage. Even more shocking is the letter pinned to her chest that says simply: “Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. This one is but the first I have identified as in league with the devil. I will expose the others and any who aid them in the coming days.” The note is signed simply, “Witchfinder.” With the promise of more deaths, you must work quickly to identify the Witchfinder and put a stop to this Witch Hunt…before it’s too late. But, move carefully and with great caution as it’s now the Season of the Witch!
STEP INTO A MYSTERY - Inside the mystery, participants will read a Beginning Brief and then examine multiple documents of varying type and size. It is then up to participants to recognize clues, connect-the-dots, solve puzzles, and progress through solving the mystery.
INTERACTIVE MYSTERY COMPONENTS – Utilizing the use of QR codes, as puzzles are solved and evidence is gathered, participants will unlock password-protected QR codes that will advance the storyline and provide more information for the investigation. Some unlocked QR codes may even instruct participants to open sealed envelopes furthering the investigation. The use of password-protected files also helps keep from spoiling the mystery for participants, if information gathered is incorrect.
A BLEND OF PUZZLES AND INVESTIGATION – Mysteries from The Deadbolt Mystery Society involve a combination of solving puzzles and detective work. Take a break from the real world and escape into this mystery for approximately 2-3 hours of solving with a difficulty rating of 7.5/10. Solve time and difficulty rating may vary based on factors such as group size, experience level, etc.
PERFECT FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND GROUPS – Lovers of escape rooms, crime shows, mysteries, podcasts, etc. should enjoy solving this mystery. For the best experience, a group of 1-4 participants and ages 13 years old and up are recommended. Don’t be afraid to solve this solo and keep all the adventure to yourself.
