- Character Identity Cards
- Small lanyards or cards with names like The Widow Blackwood, The Forgotten Heir, The Paranormal Investigator
- Include a short character bio and mysterious clue or secret on the back
- Vintage-Inspired Masks
- Venetian masquerade masks in black, burgundy, or silver
- Lace or velvet trims to evoke gothic elegance
- Optional: one “Phantom” half-mask for dramatic effect
- Skeleton Key Necklaces or Pins
- Faux antique keys tied to ribbon or chains
- Can symbolize access to secrets or unlockable rooms in the game
- Pocket Notebooks with Feather Pens
- Small leather-style notebooks for guests to take notes and write suspicions
- Feather quills or antique-look pens to match the theme
- Faux Candlestick Flashlights
- Battery-powered mini “candlesticks” or lanterns to investigate dark corners
- Also add atmosphere when lights are dimmed
- Mourning Veils & Funeral Gloves
- For female guests playing ghostly widows or Victorian roles
- Long black gloves, small hats with netting, or lace veils
- Cursed Jewelry & Family Heirlooms
- Gothic rings, lockets, or brooches with a story (“passed down through generations”)
- Some can double as mystery clues or red herrings
- Personalized Evidence Bags
- Small kraft paper bags stamped “EVIDENCE” with guest names
- Inside: props like old letters, mysterious photos, or clue fragments
- Secret Message Scrolls
- Aged parchment rolled and tied with twine
- Each contains a secret mission, a warning, or a line of dialogue to deliver during the evening
- Haunting Scent Samples
- Tiny perfume vials with unique scents (“Graveyard Fog,” “Lost Garden,” “Ashes & Rose”)
- Adds to immersion and can be linked to specific characters or scenes
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