OPENING RITUAL — Read this aloud as you begin
"Tomorrow, the Haryana state election decides who runs the state. Tonight, the man who decides elections has been silenced. It looks like suicide. It isn't. And whoever did this is already building their alibi."
Delhi political intrigue — Hindustani classical, or something tense and sparse. Think a news room at midnight.
Spotify: "Delhi Nights" or "Hindustani Classical — Late Night"
Food: Old Delhi street food vibe — samosa, chai, nimki. Or the Lutyen's equivalent: club sandwiches and Scotch.
Drink: Scotch whisky — Lutyens Delhi power-broker aesthetic. Or strong Darjeeling tea.
Cold, clinical light. Think interrogation room or late-night newsroom. The stakes are high.
Political operative energy — kurta pajama or dark suit. Something that says "I'm important."
Optional — but it transforms the vibe.
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SETUP RITUAL — Do This Before Players Arrive
1
Arrange evidence packs face-down on the table. Don't mix Pack A and Pack B.
2
Open the Auto-Host page on a shared screen and load the first phase. Don't start the timer yet.
3
Set the lighting and start the music playlist at low volume.
4
Have Role Cards and Investigation Worksheets open on separate devices or printed.
5
When everyone is seated, read the Opening Ritual above. Then start the Auto-Host timer.
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SETTING THE SCENE — Delhi
14 Tughlak Lane, Lutyens Delhi
Monday 14 April 2025
KC Kapoor, 62 — "The Fixer"
Murder Window: 9:45 PM – 10:28 PM
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ · 4/5
💡 Host tip: Print this page and keep it near you during setup. The Opening Ritual sets the tone — don't skip it.