The Morrison Game Factory
An abandoned board game factory invites you to discover an untold story.
The Morrison Game Factory is a narrative puzzle adventure based in a board game factory full of mystery. On the outside, the factory is busily churning out games for the whole family to enjoy. On the inside, hidden messages and untold stories await. Solve riddles, crack codes, and unravel the secrets of the Morrison Game Company, all while falling in love with the characters of this sweet and funny puzzletale. Whether you like retro game pieces, themed playing cards, or colorful dice, this boxed game is sure to hold something that will bring you childlike delight.
Difficulty
Narrative
Time
2-4 Hours
Players
1+ (best 1-3)
Internet Use
Integral to Gameplay
story-driven, beginner-friendly, lighthearted, vintagestyle
What's Included?
Introduction Letter
Maintenance Log
Game Board
A Tuck Box with Cards
Morrison Game Company Catalog
Dice, Meeples, and Other Miscellaneous Game Components
A Locked Pouch Full of Secrets
Gameplay
The Morrison Game Factory requires no setup and no complicated rules. Simply open the box, read the introduction letter, and start examining the clues and objects within. Since an aspect of the game is digital, an internet-connected device is required to play, but there is no Googling or outside research necessary - just grab a pencil and paper to take notes and you're ready to begin. In the event that you get stuck on a puzzle, you’ll have a detailed online hint system at your disposal. Its stepped format allows a series of hints to nudge you in the right direction before revealing the final answer.
If you are new to the puzzle and escape room genre, The Morrison Game Factory can be a great entry point, as it has a slightly lower difficulty level than some of our other games. Don't worry if you are a seasoned veteran though, you will still find plenty to love here! The Morrison Game Factory features the same high-quality storytelling, components, and overall gameplay experience that you've come to expect from other PostCurious games.
The Story
In this game, created by Nebula-nominated TV writer Lauren Bello, you have received a package from an urban explorer of items recovered from an abandoned board game manufacturer, and you instantly know that there is more to these materials than meets the eye. The box in your hands doesn’t just contain a maintenance log and some board game pieces—it contains an insight into the lives of those who worked at the Morrison Game Company and what happened to them. You will manipulate the physical pieces to solve a variety of puzzles, and interact with the online portal to delve deeper into the details and emotions of the story.
Ready to through the pieces, unlock the story, and find the heartfelt connections buried inside this seemingly unassuming game factory?
Playing the Game
Game Reviews
Inspiration
Credits
Writing & Game Design: Lauren Bello
Graphic Design: Lauren Bello, Rita Orlov, & Ruud Kool
Cover Illustrations: Steve Thomas
