It's a cold grey cell you awaken to. None of you know where you are, or even your own names. And there seems to be no way out. Who are you, and who has stolen your life? And how can you make them pay?
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It’s a cold grey cell you awaken to. Thankfully the door pushes open easily, but there’s only more cold grey in the hall. And you’re not alone. None of you know where you are, or even your own names. Numbers and jumpsuits, that’s all you are. And there seems to be no way out…not even a window. Who are you, and who has stolen your life? And how can you find them and make them pay? A BYOV Mystery. Costumes always appreciated but not required, some character selections possible before the Con. Game sold out? Hit us up online anyway, or just show up!
1893, Chicago. The World's Fair. Get your ticket to celebrate the greatest minds of our age as they propel us into a bold new future! The whole world gathers to welcome the Age of Electricity!
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1893, Chicago – The World’s Fair. Get your ticket to celebrate the greatest minds of our age as they propel us into a bold new future! You can rub elbows with giants of science and industry-Tesla, Edison, Westinghouse, and more! Marvel at the mystical skills of Harry Houdini! Meet Lincoln’s spy Allen Pinkerton, the man who captured the Wild Bunch! Thrill to the amazing new world of moving pictures! Automatic washing machines! Alchemy! Giant guns! Air conditioning! The whole world gathers to welcome the coming peace and prosperity of the Age of Electricity! A BYOV Festival. Costumes always appreciated but not required, some character selections possible before the Con. Game sold out? Hit us up online anyway, or just show up! It’s AC vs. DC in the fight of the century!
Everyone's got an angle. In Vice City, the Columbians have the goods & the Russians want to traffic it. The FBI's got an inside man & the Vice Squad is watching & ready to shut it down.
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Everyone’s got an angle. In VICE CITY, the Columbians have the goods and the Russians want to traffic it. The FBI's got an inside man, and the Vice Squad is watching it all, waiting for their chance to take the operation down. Who's down for a night at the club?
Vice City is a game about the deal of a lifetime. The Russians and Columbians are trying to secure a business relationship. Unbeknownst to them, the FBI and Vice Squad have agents in their organizations, and are looking for a chance to bring it all down. Characters will be spending the evening at the LIV nightclub, owned by Marco Perez. Some will play criminals, some law enforcement, and still others, unaffiliated bystanders that may have their own goals. What could go wrong?
Inspired by shows like Miami Vice, The Wire, Breaking Bad, and Narcos. If you love crime stories, this game is for you!
Welcome to Purgatory: A Modern Supernatural Western
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In Purgatory, the dead don't rest in peace. Crowds gather at the saloon & good spirits sooth even the savage beast. If the beer's cold & the cards are dealt fairly, nothing will kill the festive mood.
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Welcome to Purgatory – the premier tourist destination of the Ghost River Triangle! You've arrived in the summertime, so there's only a slight chance of snow. Purgatory is a true wild west town steeped in legend, lore and tradition. Folks travel from near and far to drink at Shorty's Saloon, test their luck at the card table and listen to local history (or make their own). Your true reason for stopping by here? Saint or sinner, it is all your own. Don't worry 'bout the dress code. Cowboy boots are optional, but an open mind is a must. You heard we have supernatural sympathies? Don't worry, we serve all types here!
Yes, we were inspired by the world of Wynonna Earp, but no series knowledge is required. We also pull from myth, the lore of the Northwest and other pop culture stuff too!
A military tribunal, a tyrant charged with genocide, a war between races for a mysterious planet. You await the verdict. But you have plans of your own.
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Two races war for a mysterious planet and the wealth of energy it contains. But one has gone too far. Five million dead in a flash, and an infamous general faces a tribunal from his own military. The charge: genocide. The evidence has been heard, the defense has rested, and billions from both races await the verdict. But you have plans of your own, and you may not be satisfied with guilt or innocence. What can you accomplish in this brief lull? What will the tribunal decide? And will you survive the storm that may come? Character-related requests can be made after you have a ticket. Byov.com, Facebook, or @BYOV_Games. Sold out at the Con? Hit us up online anyway, or just show up!
As New Orleans recovers from the destruction of Hurricane Katrina, the supernatural world is abuzz with a series of missing persons. Are forces released by the storm seeking vengeance in The Big Easy?
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New Orleans. 3 months after Hurricane Katrina. People go missing all the time in The Big Easy, but with all the chaos and destruction from the storm, who will miss a few more? The problem is, none of the Powers seem to know who is responsible, and if the count goes too high, mortals will start asking questions. A meeting has been called to figure out who's really behind the missing persons. Something in the supernatural world has changed, and things are not as they should be. Those in the know have been invited to The Babylon Club on Bourbon Street. It's time to discuss business and get to the bottom of this debacle before the muggles start asking questions. So, here you are. There's business to attend to. You'll be seeing some old faces, both enemies and friends, but tonight's not about old scores and past lives. Or is it?
Costumes encouraged but not required.
The entire Goblin royal bloodline has died. The Goblin Sithen is no more. We now have a rare meeting of the royalty of the remaining Fey Courts to investigate what has happened.
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A portal is opened, connecting an extra-dimensional council room with the mountainous terrain where the entrance to the Goblin Sithen used to be. Each of the remaining Fey Courts has sent representatives to this Council: The Shining Ones of the Seelie; The dark and seductive UnSeelie; The diminutive and secretive Demi-Fey; And even the sinister Sluagh. Their goal is to discover what happened to the Goblin royalty and the Sithen itself. And more importantly (to some) decide what needs to be done to prevent anything like this from happening again. Courtly manners are expected at all times, but there is tension in the air and the Fey are known for their tempers... They are nothing, if not proud. Bring your best negotiating skills, and maybe some veiled threats as well. If one of the Fey Courts can be destroyed, are any of the others truly safe? Costumes encouraged but not required.
The war with the new Gods is coming. General Kombila has unified most of Africa, with only South Africa and the lands around Egypt remaining independent. Can peace be brokered in Davos, Switzerland?
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Ten years after the war God Mars was killed in a skirmish, tension runs high in the world of men and the world of Gods. Davos, Switzerland hosts the annual World Economic Forum. Players from industry, finance, politics and entertainment mix and mingle. The Gods know this is the last chance to choose sides in the coming war. Where will alliances be forged? Inspired by Neil Gaiman's novel, American Gods. Costumes encouraged but not required. Character requests and reservations possible in advance.
A Whovian dilemma. An Archeology exhibit. Missing people. Forgotten memories. A Doctor lost. Who? What happens when things go Timey Whimey at a fund raiser in 1938 Manhattan?
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A Whovian dilemma. An Archeology exhibit. Missing people. Mobsters. Forgotten memories. A Doctor lost. Who? What happens when things go Timey Whimey at a university fund raiser in 1938 Manhattan? Time solving and role playing stressed. Mature themes. Knowledge of the Doctor Who Universe important if not essential.
Oct. 8 2071. The opening party for the Chicago Fire Museum! View relics, rarities & artifacts from another time. Some say the museum is cursed, but you sense opportunity!
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On the 200th Anniversary of the Chicago Fire, the Friends & Family of the Chicago Fire Foundation invite esteemed guests to the official Museum ribbon cutting and the bicentennial bash inside the main gallery of the Museum. Society buzz suggests that this promises to be an event that goes down in history! Besides, this museum opening is quite an accomplishment – over the past two centuries many attempts have been made to build this museum, but all those attempts have failed. Rumors persist that the museum is cursed, but most people that that is silly. What is the real reason all previous attempts to open this museum have failed? Will this opening be a success?