1. Concept & Theme Selection

Every kit starts with a core fantasy: a Jazz-Age speakeasy raid, a 1990s dot-com launch,
or a Cold-War embassy gala. We survey pop-culture trends, customer polls, and under-served historical eras.
Our rule: if the elevator pitch doesn’t spark costume ideas in 30 seconds, we scrap it.

2. Deep-Dive Historical Research

Authenticity drives immersion. Our writers sift through newspapers, fashion plates, slang dictionaries,
and period crime reports to anchor every clue and dialogue line in real context. Source links are compiled
into a living bibliography for transparency.

3. Plot Blueprint & Character Web

1. Three-Act Spine: Introduce motives → unleash complications → expose the twist.
2. Character Matrix: We map secrets, relationships, and red-herrings in a shared Miro board.
3. Replay Paths: Drop-in side plots ensure different outcomes if you replay with new guests.

4. Clue System & Game Mechanics

Our proprietary “Evidence Triad” guarantees fairness:

• Physical Props (30 %) — photos, maps, forged letters.
• Verbal Revelations (40 %) — overheard conversations, host narration.
• Behavioral Tells (30 %) — role-play prompts that only feel optional.

Clues are color-coded by act and pre-sorted into printable envelopes,
so hosts reveal information at exactly the right beats.

5. Iterative Play-Testing & Balancing

Each kit undergoes three testing phases:

• Alpha — Internal staff plays via Zoom with live Google-Doc edits.
• Beta — Volunteer superfans receive a print-and-play draft; we record
  deduction flow, pacing, and satisfaction scores.
• Public Stress Test — A large group (20 +) at a local venue to verify scalability.

Data from post-game surveys drives clue tweaks and readability adjustments until
the solve-rate lands between 40–60 % (sweet spot for challenge vs. frustration).

6. Visual Design & Printable Assets

Our graphic designers create Canva-ready pages with:

• Art-deco or era-specific typography.
• Bleed lines and trim marks for home printers.
• High-contrast palettes for accessibility.

We bundle bonus décor: table signs, evidence tents, and photo-booth backdrops—
all in both A4 and US Letter sizes.

7. Accessibility & Host-Friendly Layout

Hosts deserve the easy button. Each download contains:

• One-Page Quick-Start (timeline + materials list).
• Host-Only PDF with spoiler-free thumbnails of every prop.
• Alternate Fonts for dyslexia-friendly versions.

8. Sound Design & Bonus Immersion

Select kits feature MP3 narration tracks voiced by professional actors and
Spotify playlists curated to BPM-match dramatic beats. QR codes link guests
directly to background loops.

9. Final Quality Checks & Digital Delivery

Before launch, every file passes:

• Spell-check & Grammarly review.
• Print test on a budget home printer (black-only mode must remain readable).
• PDF/A compliance for long-term archiving.

Kits are then zipped with a version-numbered README and uploaded to
Amazon S3 for instant customer download worldwide.

10. Continuous Improvement & Community Feedback

Post-release, we encourage players to submit photos, rule-clarification requests,
or translation suggestions. Updates roll out quarterly; past customers receive
free lifetime revisions — our commitment to evergreen entertainment.