How to play a Jubensha
0. Put your group together and book
Each Jubensha has a fixed number of players. Choose your scenario. In the unlikely event that one of the participants cannot, arrange for a replacement! Otherwise, the game will not be able to continue. Specify a time when you want to play.
1. Role play
Each player is given a character description. It contains your character's background, storyline, and (secret) game objectives. If you react from your character and accept the game reality, then you are already roleplaying. Acting talent is definitely not a requirement.
2. Follow the game guide
The game supervisor is your host/ hostess. This will explain the game and guide you during the game. You can always ask questions.
Every game is different!
3. Discuss
Discuss with each other and / or 1-on-1 to learn more about the plot, background and roles in the murder case. During the game, clues are released. There is no doubt about the clues: they are always true.
Do not trust others too quickly, because lying is allowed.
4. Vote
Each game is divided into 2 to 4 scenes. After the final scene, a vote is taken to identify the perpetrator. Then follows the end of the story.
Do you know how the story really works? Then you win. But, as with all real life games: it's about the journey and not the marbles...