OPENING RITUAL — Read this aloud as you begin
"Every morning for 12 days, someone brought him chai. He trusted her completely. He should not have. Jagdish Sharma is dead — not from a single violent act, but from patience, planning, and arsenic, administered one cup at a time."
Jaipur heritage — Rajasthani classical, sarangi, or qawwali. Think old haveli at dusk.
Spotify: "Rajasthani Heritage Music" or "Indian Classical — Sarangi"
Food: Rajasthani snacks — mathri, chakki ki shaak, kadhi. And obviously, chai.
Drink: Masala chai — but maybe pour it before you start the game, then don't drink it after you learn the case. (Thematic.)
Warm, orange, heritage feel. Candles if possible. A Jaipur evening.
Traditional Rajasthani — or at least something with color. Jaipur is the pink city.
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 — Jaipur
Rajasthan Arts Gallery, Jaipur
10 May 2025 (Multi-day poisoning window)
Jagdish Sharma, 68 — Art Dealer & Gallery Owner
Murder Window: May 1–9, 2025 (chronic arsenic poisoning)
Difficulty: ★★★★★ · 5/5
💡 Host tip: Print this page and keep it near you during setup. The Opening Ritual sets the tone — don't skip it.