Cloak and Data

"My mom isn't famous for her pies. No, she's famous for defusing a nuclear device in Brussels with only a pair of cuticle scissors and a ponytail holder." — Ally Carter

Cloak and Data, an innovative high-tech company in Silicon Valley, has developed a cloaking device that reduces interference in photonic computer chips that run on light instead of electrical current. Their technology is highly protected from theft. But when computer specialist Bob Boolean and colleague, Freda Fund, start talking, they discover someone is stealing the company’s secrets. Just two days ago Bob was found dead in his office, while Freda Fund has gone missing. Is Freda still alive? Was espionage involved, engaging in a conspiracy for the benefit of another government? Or is it the case of a disgruntled employee ratting out his company to make it rich by going to a rival company?

It has been a pretty rough few days at the office at Cloak and Data, being surrounded by suspicion and danger. Tonight at the company party, as the evening progresses another individual meets a tragic end, leaving the rest of those in attendance, including you, as suspects in the crime, with the uncanny possibility of more sinister intrigue taking place in this interactive computer murder mystery game by Murder and a Mystery.

This game can be used seasonally; for example, it can be set at Christmas, New Year's, July 4th, Halloween, or alternatively as a company or end-of-project party. It has been designed to give flexibility to the host.

Available in 20-character version, with two additional 10-character packages available.

Click here to see our Hosting Overview page for details on how to host a Mystery.

Click here to see our Content Rating, which summarizes the age appropriateness of this game.

For the Host

Cloak and Data takes place at a company party. The type of party has been left vague deliberately. It can be a company celebration or team building party. Alternatively it can be a seasonal celebration... such as Christmas, New Year's, Halloween... or any given time, depending on whatever the host chooses.

Your package includes: detailed instructions, a timeline. a character-assignment spreadsheet, digital invitations, digital assignments and lots more. Also included are Award Certificates (best costume, etc.), name tags and guest name plates.

For the Guests

We provide all the information you'll need to give your guests, including character profiles, dress suggestions, information to share at their discretion, and confidential (secret) information about their character and others.

Each guest has their own private web page with the above information, and another page for after dinner/break with more secrets and suggested actions.

What You'll Get

Digital Invitations
Digital Character Assignments
Spotify Playlist for host
Host directions
Detailed player guides
Audio and written Introduction and Solution
Automated voting tool
Props, costume ideas for guests
Company Org Charts for 20, 30 or 40 characters
Documents, award certificates
Name tags to print
Table name plates to print
Immediate access to all the above from computer, tablet or phone
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Cloak and Data

Digital Murder Mystery Game, (20-character version, Delivered electronically)

$49.95

Cloak and Data - 10 Extra Characters

Ten extra characters for Cloak and Data. Can be purchased after buying the 20-character Standard edition if you need to add extra characters. Can be used in pairs of two (i.e., you don't need exactly 10 more guests, you can have 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 more).

$14.95

Cloak and Data - 10 MORE Extra Characters

Ten MORE extra characters for Cloak and Data. Can be purchased after buying the 20-character Standard edition and the first 10 extra characters. Two of the characters can be male or female, depending on who you're inviting.

$14.95