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Murder at the Masquerade Jubensha Game

Murder at the Masquerade

A Present Day Masquerade Murder Mystery (Jubensha) for 6 players | $40 per person
Written by the Casey Ryder and the Rabbit Hole team.

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Welcome one and all to The Spring Ball, a highly exclusive gathering that takes place once a year on the Spring Equinox. It is here that the new generation of the rich and elite gather to relax and dance the night away, while also making handshake deals and gossiping about everyone they see. But, who could foresee that between the ball gowns, suits, and masks, one among you could conceal a murder most fowl...
Experience Includes:

Content Warning: This script includes depictions of murder, blood, alcohol use, and PG romance elements.

A game for 6 players, ages 18+
★★★★★
"We did Jubensha and it was incredible, so immersive and such a cool experience! We walked in only having half an idea what we were getting into, and now we can’t stop talking about it. As a group of 5 females who live/work together, we felt like we could really get into our characters and 'let loose' with our storylines."
- Kayley P.
★★★★★
"Absolutely AMAZING Jubensha session! I can't recommend it enough!!"
- Jorey M.
★★★★★
"My wife and I and our friends tried out their new Jubensha experience and it as so awesome! I had never heard of Jubensha and wasn't sure what to expect, now I can't wait for the next one! It was very well run, the atmosphere was superb, and we had a wonderful time playing our roles!"
- Aaron M.
Murder at the Masquerade Roles
Murder at the Masquerade Jubensha Role: Hugo

Hugo Nash Williams IV

The Leading Man, known to be confident and charismatic.
Murder at the Masquerade Jubensha Role: Francios

Francios Jenkins

The Flirtatious Poet, known to be vivacious and outgoing.
Murder at the Masquerade Jubensha Role: Catherine

Catherine Reed

The Leading Lady, known to be poised and elegant.
Murder at the Masquerade Jubensha Role: Pat

Pat Martin

The Quiet Sidekick, known to be nerdy and awkward.
Murder at the Masquerade Jubensha Role: Avery

Avery Fitzgerald

The Gossip, known to be bubbly and nosy.
Murder at the Masquerade Jubensha Role: Simon

Simon McCallum

The Brooding Artist, known to be stoic and stern.
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More players than Dungeons & Dragons?!

Jubensha boasts 15 million active players, and growing fast. That’s more than D&D has globally.
Jubensha has more locations than McDonald's

More locations than McDonald's?!

There are 45,000 Jubensha shops in China today, more than all the McDonald’s on the planet.
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The most popular GenZ social activity?!

Young people in China are flocking to Jubensha, and now you can experience it for yourself!

Tree Rings FAQ

What is it about?

Murder at the Masquerade is a fast-paced murder mystery that takes place at a dance being held for the elite, where a body is found during the night. It is set in modern day, where relationships, social media, and plenty of backstabbing only makes the evening more complicated.

How much reading is there in Tree Rings?

The character booklets in Murder at the Masquerade are shorter than our other scripts, about seven pages each. Most groups spend 10-15 minutes reading their scripts before the game kicks off.

What should we wear?

If you would like to dress up for this game, we recommend dressing up in ballroom attire. Characters listed above can also be used for inspiration for costuming.