COMIC BOOK KILLER SYNOPSIS - Stargeek Comic Expo is one of the top comic conventions in the country. With over 50,000 attendees converging on the Collins Convention Center, the expo appeals to a wide range of fandoms. With a childlike sense of glee, you temporarily discard your fedora and trench coat in favor of superhero spandex. For this weekend only, you're no longer a Will Street detective. You're just one more geek looking to find an escape from all the death and depravity you see in your line of work. The only crimes you hope to see this weekend will be drawn in four-color panels and accompanied by tag lines like "Zap!" and "Pow!" Yet, you've read way too many comics in your life and know that the hero rarely gets a break. The criminal element never sleeps. When it’s discovered someone is killing con attendees who are dressed as the popular comic book hero, Knight Detective, you get pulled into the case. Now that a comic book villain has come to life and is loose at Stargeek Comic Expo, is anyone really safe? It’s up to you to find and stop this super villain before more tragedy can unfold. Who is the Comic Book Killer? Grab your utility belt, adjust your tights, and find out!
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 6/10. 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.
