Inferring hidden rules
The watch opens a memory of the eventThe remains connect the scene to a participantReturn of the Obra DinnA watch beside the remains opens a scene from the past
- The watch opens a memory of the event
- The remains connect the scene to a participant
In a speculative or systemic mystery, the player first discovers world rules and then uses them to explain an event.
Design tips
- Apply a fictional rule consistently when testing different events.