FAQs

Isklander is a three-part online escape experience, accessed via a web browser*, in which teams of players solve a cryptic mystery together. Choose from Part I: Plymouth Point, Part II: The Mermaid’s Tongue, or Part III: The Kindling Hour. Each game can be played separately, but playing the entire trilogy in order reveals the overarching narrative and leads to a thrilling finale.

Using a mix of live-action performances, newsreel footage, and fourth-wall-breaking research, players take on the role of sleuth as they investigate missing persons, murder, and clandestine conspiracies.

The experience begins in online video conferencing software, with one member of the team sharing their screen and sound. Players hunt for clues and crack codes to piece together the story, working against a ticking clock.

You’ll get initial instructions via email. Then it’s up to you to see where the story takes you. Everything takes place online, and there’s plenty to explore.

The Isklander games are all about exploring and finding hidden clues. However, if you’re really stuck, you’ll be able to ask for advice within the game. Characters within the story may be able to help you.

No. The Isklander games can be played remotely, with each team member on their own separate device, and one person sharing their screen with the team. You can also play together gathered around one laptop.

The Isklander games are designed to be played on a desktop computer or laptop running Google Chrome. Firefox, Safari and Edge are also compatible, although some technical difficulties may arise when using these browsers, so please use Google Chrome if possible. Internet Explorer is NOT supported. The games are NOT compatible with tablets, including iPads, or mobile phones.

So that your team can stay synched, you will want to elect someone to share their screen and sound. Once the game begins and you are in the video conference, you’ll see an option to ‘share screen’. Once you click that you will see an option to also share sound. This plays sound directly through your teammates speakers, rather than out of your speakers and back into your microphone.

We recommend that players are over the age of 14, due to off-screen violence and occult themes.

Please check your spam or junk folder. If you’re still unable to find your confirmation email, please email info@isklander.com for help.

Subtitles can be switched on in-game for the hearing impaired.

You may need to call UK phone numbers during the experience. This may incur a fee depending on your provider and location. All numbers are UK local or mobile numbers that would not usually attract a fee beyond using your allowance of minutes. Please consult your phone provider.