Team event · Escape game · Indoor
Mission Nightfall.
A scalable premium team event experience designed for event agencies and providers!
Mission Nightfall is a fully developed 90-minute event format featuring a hands-on puzzle box, iPad-guided storytelling, and a powerful team finale. A ready-to-run corporate event product for your portfolio.
90
minutes
Indoor
Wwather-independent
4-6
persons per team
20
challenges
Hybrid
app + game material
Escape + creative
Quest, Photos and more.
Mission Nightfall is not a toolkit and not just a loose game concept. It is a fully developed event format with a carefully crafted narrative, built on our espoto Serious Games technology, including:
- Story & characters
- High-quality game materials
- 21 clearly structured challenges and puzzles
- A 90-minute dramaturgy with built-in escalation points
- Event facilitator guide
- Integrated hint system
- Final mechanic with shared team authorization
An event concept with real value
Scalable event format
Any number of teams can play in parallel. Ideal for large corporate events.
Minimal logistics
All materials are contained in the box. No room changes, no material distribution during the game.
Playable cooperatively or competitively
The game concept is currently available in German and English.
Premium experience for end clients
The high-quality wooden “Plan B” puzzle box creates an immediate event atmosphere.
Clear dramaturgy = easy facilitation
Escalation points, countdown moments, and a powerful finale are built in.
Repeatable & modular
The concept is designed for recurring use.
A story that truly pulls your clients into the experience
The story behind Mission Nightfall
At the heart of the Mission Nightfall game concept lies a clear mission:
A stolen AI is manipulating global financial markets. An undercover agent has been captured. The shutdown codes are secured analog in the “Plan B” puzzle box.
The participating teams infiltrate Cross Industries, overcome security levels, collect dial values, and ultimately deactivate Nightfall together in the final mission.
The game flow
A three-act dramaturgy
The clear story structure makes it easy for you as the provider to moderate the event, build tension, and create strong engagement with your clients. At the end of the game, you bring all teams together, present their photos in a slideshow, and conclude the mission with an emotional award ceremony.
Act 1 - Infiltration
Act 2 - Lockdown
Security levels increase and time pressure becomes visible.
Act 3 – Rescue & Shutdown
The challenge mix
Analog meets digital storytelling
Mission Nightfall combines hands-on puzzles with clear iPad-guided storytelling. The experience is designed to be easy for facilitators to run and intuitive for teams to follow.
The core loop
Scene on the iPad
Each scene clearly communicates the objective and “what to do next”.
Puzzle at the table
Puzzle box, printed materials, documents, and UV clues.
Team output
Code words, number sequences, photos, or videos.
Open the puzzle box
Teams open the box using the evidence they have collected.
Finale
The Nightfall algorithm is centrally deactivated using the codes found inside the box.
For event providers & partners
A ready-to-run team event for your portfolio
Included in the concept
- Ready-to-use game in the espoto platform
- Storyline, challenges and printable materials
- Skipper and operator handbook
- Equipment and supplier lists
- Event staff training
- Custom app branding
Frequently asked questions about Mission Nightfall
What does the Mission Nightfall game concept cost?
The game concept requires a one-time concept fee, plus a license fee for the ongoing use of the espoto Serious Games software.
The exact price depends on factors such as your setup and the scope of services you require.
In addition, you will need one wooden puzzle box per team, which can be ordered directly through us.
Tip: Request our partner information package – we will send you the pricing list as well as the available package options.
Can Mission Nightfall be played without espoto software?
No. Operation Nightfall can only be used in combination with the espoto Serious Games software.
The concept was specifically developed based on this software and is not intended for use with third-party software.
Is technical knowledge required to run the game concept?
Is the game concept only available for partners?
No. You do not need to be a long-standing customer or an existing partner to purchase Mission Nightfall.
The concept is primarily designed for event agencies and providers, but it can also be used directly by companies that want to run a team event independently without involving an external agency – of course in combination with the espoto software.
Can the game concept be customized?
Yes. The game concept can be adapted and extended within the espoto software to meet your specific requirements.
This allows you to tailor content, focus areas, and certain elements of the experience to your target audience or the specific occasion.
What do I receive as part of the game concept?
You receive a fully developed and ready-to-play game template, including:
- Game design concept
- Facilitator guide including hint system
- Structured overview of tasks and spots
- Nightfall console for entering team codes
- Print materials and game assets
- Onboarding and offboarding video
- Story texts and video scripts
The high-quality wooden puzzle box is not included in the concept fee and must be purchased separately.
Can the concept also be used outside of team events?
Is the game concept only suitable for adults?
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