THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF ASHER SYNOPSIS - The Asher family’s legacy dates back more than two centuries. The family patriarch, Broderick Asher, built a vast fortune in the 1830s, commissioned the construction of Asher Hall, and was even reported to be friends with Edgar Allan Poe. The writer’s influence on Broderick is seen throughout the mansion, as much of the house’s design pays homage to some of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous stories. Now, nearly two hundred years later, the house’s owner, Carlton Asher, has summoned the entire family for a dinner party to celebrate the discovery of a lost Poe manuscript that was gifted to Broderick Asher by the author himself during the years of their friendship. Yet, things go horribly wrong when family members begin to be killed in gruesome ways by someone calling themself The Red Death. Can you unmask The Red Death before the entire Asher house is eliminated? Or will you watch the destruction of a historic family and serve as a witness to The Fall of the House of Asher?
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 7/10. 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.
*This is a murder mystery inspired by many works of Edgar Allan Poe. This is not a retelling of The Fall of the House of Usher. This is also not connected to the hit show on Netflix.
