Protocol
Bridging paper and glass
The physical envelope is not a prop. It holds keys the board cannot print. The board is not a copy of the envelope. It is the war room where the team argues.
- 01
Acquire a case
Order a physical + digital dossier from the store, or a digital-only file. Stripe issues a unique 12-character Security Number after payment.
- 02
Open the envelope
Lay out reports, photographs, intercepts, and artifacts. Al Kadiya includes a broken Zellij shard that is also a cipher key. Do not rush the paper.
- 03
Unlock the board
Sign in and enter the Security Number in the lobby. You become Host. Solo play is allowed. Invite others up to the case's MAX_PLAYERS limit.
- 04
Work the light table
Drag digital clues from the evidence drawer onto the light table. Draw strings between files. Pin observations. Everyone sees the board move in realtime.
- 05
Submit findings
The Host writes a summary: killer, motive, missing piece. The bureau scores you. 70%+ reveals the Written Truth. Below that, you may retry — or force the reveal.