1. Meet Alex & Jamie

Long-time board-game lovers and escape-room aficionados,
Alex (software engineer) and
Jamie (graphic designer) host a monthly game night
in Austin, Texas. When Alex decided it was time to propose, a
traditional candlelit dinner felt far too ordinary.
We met decoding puzzles at a trivia bar, Alex laughs.
So the proposal had to include a twist ending.

2. Picking the Perfect Mystery Kit

The couple chose our “Bootleg & Bloodshed” 1920s
speakeasy kit for its three-act structure and easily editable
clue cards. We needed a storyline with a dramatic final
envelope, Jamie explains, because that’s where we planned
to hide the ring.

3. Sneaking the Ring into the Plot

• Custom Clue Card: Alex replaced Card A3
  with a fake “police evidence bag” holding the engagement ring
  box.
• Cover Story: A forged telegram hinted
  that the final clue would “expose the mastermind’s secret
  treasure.”
• Role Assignment: Jamie received the
  detective role, guaranteeing she’d open the envelope.
• Ally in Crime: Alex alerted the host
  friend to cue a soft jazz instrumental just before Act 3.

4. The Big Reveal & Proposal Moment

As Jamie sliced open the seal, the table fell silent.
Inside: no clue card—just a velvet box and a sheet that read,
“Mystery solved. Will you marry me?”
Jamie gasped, Alex dropped to one knee, and the
speakeasy erupted in cheers instead of gunshots.

5. Friends’ Reactions & Behind-the-Scenes Photos

The couple’s photographer friend posed as the
Speakeasy Reporter character, capturing candid shots
without raising suspicion. Scroll our Instagram reel to see:

• Jamie’s priceless face at the reveal.
• Champagne toasts beneath faux Art-Deco signage.
• The ring nestled among clue envelopes.

6. Tips for Planning Your Own Mystery-Proposal Night

1. Choose a kit with editable files.
   All CapitalOfMystery PDFs are Canva-friendly.
2. Rehearse the timeline with at least one
   confidant to avoid awkward delays.
3. Hide the ring in Act 3 so nerves
   don’t ruin the earlier role-play fun.
4. Use codewords (“Red Velvet”) to signal
   photographers or playlist cues without tipping off your partner.

7. Q&A with the Happy Couple

What surprised you most?

Jamie: I thought I was solving a crime,
not starring in a rom-com!

Would you recommend a mystery proposal?

Alex: If your partner loves puzzles,
there’s no better way. But plan two weeks ahead—print
drafts, test lighting, everything.

What kit will you try next?

Both: Something Cold-War themed for the
bachelor-bachelorette joint party!

8. Ready to Pop the Question?

Browse our editable kits or contact us
for a free “Proposal Mod Pack” PDF that includes:

• Blank clue-card templates.
• Ring-box evidence labels.
• Timeline checklist.

Your love story deserves a plot twist!