20 CUTS in Washington D.C.: An Immersive Real-World Thriller Game

A story-driven game played across Washington, D.C. streets on a smartphone, in which participants try to reach a missing sister while solving puzzles and rescuing strangers. It is staged as an immersive, real-world thriller.

20 CUTS in Washington D.C. places participants in a crime storyline set on the city's own streets. The premise: a participant's sister has been taken, and a killer known as Razor is holding her. To reach her, players work through puzzles that unfold along the route, and they also try to rescue other people caught in the antagonist's deadly setups.

The session begins at 4 Dupont Cir NW. Players need a smartphone with an internet connection to follow the story and solve the clues. The game is conducted in English, and it is best suited to teenagers and adults, with younger children joining only alongside a grown-up.

The format fits groups of friends and visitors who want a plot-driven activity that takes them through Washington's streets. 4 Dupont Cir NW is a venue in Washington that hosts concerts and shows, and it is where this outing starts.