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A LIVE ADVENTURE GAME

RONIN-EXPO 2022

Join us at Ronin-Expo for our Live Adventure Game experience. Take on quests, solve riddles, and discover clues to unravel an intense Sengoku-themed story and win prizes!

FEATURES
🏯 Scavenger Hunt
🌸 Quests
🍡 Raffle & Prizes
💃 Performances

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JOIN US AT RONIN-EXPO!
When: August 13, 2022
Where: 249 S Los Angeles St,
Los Angeles, CA


schedule

Hours of Operation
12:00PM-4:00PM (Quests)
12:00PM-5:30PM (Shop)
Performances & Raffle
4:30PM on the main stage

STAFF

Staffed by Summoner's Cafe

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To prove your worth, Kumako has set you off on a scavenger hunt.
Her first clue seemed pretty straightforward -
You've definitely seen a place this clue describes.
Where children play and friends are made
A clue resides where this slope casts shade

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Where friends are maids and games are played
Around tops and tables, you'll find the way

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Return back to where you began your path
But this time you will not be slaying rats
Your past client knows a special spell
Learn it to prove your heart is well

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Runa recently found a singed note near the training academy incinerator. but they're having trouble decoding it.Can you help?

Image of burnt letter with symbols (see below)
Left to right: smoke bomb, sword (left smaller than right), sword, sword (same size, bottom is lower), sword, sword (left smaller than right), sword, sword (same size, bottom is lower), oni mouth

GAMEPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
Return to Runa/Ryuuji once you have determined the decoded message. Relay the solution to her to finish this task.

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Runa and Tae hand you a hefty document.

Document rolled up and tied

Now that you've decoded the last bit of evidence they needed, they're ready to stop an assassination!Please approach Jura and let him know you're there for the MISSING RONIN job. Let him know Ryuuji is safe and has asked you to deliver these documents containing evidence and a request for a magic tablet.GAMEPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
To "deliver the documents", show the above image of the scroll to Jura.

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You can't help but snoop as you reorganize Officer Nyo's mess.
Not only are the account books short by $30,000.00, but there are also some papers you don't think you should be seeing.
A CLASSIFIED MISSION report is sticking out of the pile and on it are details for an SS-RANK mission request.

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GABURU MOUNTAIN SCOUT REPORT
Several high-level demons seen near the outskirts of the Gaburu mountains.
Dragon level risk - needs containment ASAP, recommend SS ranking & a team of 9-10 exterminators.
Anyway, Officer Nyo is definitely a mess.GAMEPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
Print or bring 4-5 books & have Officer Nyo tell the person to 'alphabetize/sort' the files real quickly for her so she can go home on time today.
On top of one of the books (or sticking out) will be a QR code.
In one of the other books, there will also be a paper + QR code with the symbols for ABCDEF (with the letters ABCDEF above them as well)
G-P & Q-Z will be posted at other areas of the con

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Wow! You found an earring.

Earring

Return this earring to its owner and maybe you will get something nice.

GAMEPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
Show this page to the owner to return the item.

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You find a burnt piece of paper on the ground.

Burnt letter with symbol on it (see below)

It looks like someone had tried to throw it into the village incinerator, but a scrap flew out.On the bottom right of the paper, you can still make out some symbols.

One sword, bamboo, Two swords (smaller one is to the left/underneath)
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1 week ago, Jinjinya was robbed!Officer Nyo took a statement, but since then it's been radio silence from the samurai who claim they are short staffed.That's why Jinjinya is asking you for help.


INVESTIGATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Investigate the Jinjinya store for any clues. (There are THREE).
2. Interview villagers for information and alibis.
3. After determining the thief, report to Jura - be prepared to back-up your accusation.
4. If Jura agrees with your findings, he will award you 2 Ryo & Job Credit. If not, he will ask you to investigate further.
*DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONFRONT THE THIEF - DO NOT PUT YOURSELF IN UNNECESSARY DANGER!


ROBBERY NOTES FROM JINTO:
1 week ago, all the Jinjinya workers were briefly out of town for a General Goods Convention (aka GG con).
They left the store at 6PM and came back at 11PM - and discovered that Jinjinya had been robbed!Jinto filed a report the next morning because no one was at the Samurai's Station. Officer Nyo took his statement, but he doesn't trust her record keeping skills.Yesterday, the merchants discovered that, among the goods stolen, there was a valuable poison worth thousands of Ryo that Jinto missed in his initial report.Only the merchants (and now you!) are aware of this...?They hope to catch the thief and make them pay.

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Whoever broke in must've been very skilled with a sword...There are clean slashes all over the locks.

Lock with slashes
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The Jinjinya brothers don't clean their store very well...Luckily for you, there's remnants of a footprint in a more isolated part of the store (the exotic poisons and Kiki bobbleheads aisle).Seems like... a Men's Size 13?

Footprint
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Hmm... what is this crumpled piece of paper?It looks like a vote for #teamKiki....Doesn't this boomer know you can vote digitally now?

Ballot
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Show this Moe Moe Kyuuun~ spell to Kumako to finish this quest. Keep it close to your heart - who knows? You may need to cast it again in the future!

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Tenshitachi Training Academy!!! AMAZING value! A STEAL!!! Learn how to swing a sword! Learn how to shoot arrows! Earn job credit on completing the course - open up career opportunities! Certified* melee and ranged instructors! 200 years combined staff exp

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Enter it here.

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THE HUNT FOR RYUUJI

The most skilled warrior in the land has gone missing after going on a solo mission. Serving a pivotal role in recent wars, Ryuuji was regarded as a hero, but after his strange disappearance and with his mysterious background, rumors have started flowing - could he have really been a spy? His unflinching loyalty makes it hard to believe, but to get to the bottom of this, he must be brought back! Help us find Ryuuji and in return, you'll gain access to our shop filled with treasures.


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Our story takes place in the Tenshitachi Territories ruled by Lord Dango. Although the village has recovered from war thanks to the greatest warrior in the land Ryuuji, there is still plenty of unrest. This includes rumors of demons, political issues, robbieries, rivalries, and more.

Learn more about Tenshitachi:

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TENSHITACHI 8/13 ACTIVE JOB LISTINGS

Rank ReqRequesterDescriptionReward
N/AChiakiNEED HELP WITH RATS!!! PLEASE COME ASAP!!!1 RYO & JOB CREDIT
N/AShioRat problem. Looking for an exterminator.1 RYO & JOB CREDIT
N/ADaifuku AcademyWant to make friends while campaigning for a good cause? Please talk to Belle at Daifuku Academy for more details!JOB CREDIT
N/AAnmitsu ArtsNeed campaign help, very quick shift. Easy credit. Please talk to Ken at Anmitsu Arts for more details!JOB CREDIT
N/ATenshitachi Training AcademyLearn to fight! Learn to shoot! Open up career opportunities. Limited time promotion - 10,000 RYO! Check us out at Tenshitachi Training Academy.JOB CREDIT
N/ANashiMISSING MY EARRING. IF FOUND, PLEASE RETURN TO ME :( It's very cute and cost a lot.1 RYO
N/AKikiSimple task, requires discretion. Talk to Kiki of Anmitsu Arts for more information.1 RYO
A-RANKKumakoHave an odd job - for smart villagers only. I don't need any brawn only ronin with muscle for brains. Need someone SMART and TRUSTWORTHY. Find me (or my assistant Koenma) at the @heckinbear Artist Alley Table #35.1 RYO & JOB CREDIT
A-RANKOfficer NyoClerical work, need help organizing SAMURAI CLASSIFIED files. A-RANK REQUIRED FOR SECURITY CLEARANCE.1 RYO
S-RANKTaeNeed help cleaning the Daifuku Dorms. Please see Tae at Daifuku Academy.1 RYO
S-RANKJuraLooking for a private investigator. Please find me at Jinjinya for more details.2 RYO & JOB CREDIT
S-RANKNashi/JuraMISSING RONIN - RYUUJI LAST SEEN HEADING EAST OUT OF VILLAGE If you have any details about his whereabouts, please speak to Jura at Jinjinya.1 RYO & JOB CREDIT
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Characters

NameTitleDescription
Lord DangoLord of TenshitachiA kind and merciful ruler who highly favors both General Chizuru and the ronin Ryuuji. It is his birthday on the day of the festival.
RyuujiThe Missing RoninA strong and beloved ronin who's been missing since embarking on a B-rank solo mission to the Gaburu mountains.
General ChizuruSamurai GeneralA respected samurai with much love for his soldiers. A great swordsman, he is in charge of the melee branch of the Samurai Training Academy.
NodaSr OfficerA pragmatic samurai and Kiki's #1 fan. A great archer, he is in charge of the ranged branch of the Samurai Training Academy.
NyoJr OfficerA samurai with a poor operational reputation. Though friendly with most villagers, she's extremely unpopular with her colleagues.
Jinta & JintoJinjinya Co-OwnersOwners of Jinjinya General Store.
ChipsJinjinya Guard DogHired after the recent robbery. Don't steal or he bite.
Jura & SanaJinjinya StaffJinjinya General Store workers.
NashiFestival HeadThe very frazzled event organizer in charge of the Tenshitachi Summer festival.
Kumako & KoenmaArtist Alley MerchantsA multi-talented artist from the Mikan Mountains. She and her assistant Koenma are huge Tae fans. Visit them at the @Heckinbear booth - Artist Alley table 67!
Chiaki & ShioVillagersNext door neighbors whose homes are strangely plagued by rats...
KikiHead of Anmitsu ArtsHead of the prestigious Anmitsu Arts & 4 time Village Idol Beauty runner-up.
NamekiAA TraineeAn Anmitsu Arts trainee passionate about performing. She is childhood friends with Ken.
KenAA TraineeAn Anmitsu Arts trainee smitten with Nameki. He has little to no interest in performing arts.
TaeHead of Daifuku AcademyHead of the prestigious Daifuku Academy & 4-time Village Idol Beauty Queen. Befriended Ryuuji when she was a volunteer field nurse during the last war.
KayeDA TraineeA newer trainee living in the Daifuku dorms. She was nominated by both Tae and Kiki as Idol Rookie of the Year, which allows her the privilege of serving Lord Dango his ceremonial birthday tea.
RunaDA TraineeA newer trainee who resides in the Daifuku dorms. She falls below the skill level of most academy students - many of her peers suspect nepotism at play.
BelleDA TraineeA sweet and friendly trainee originally from a Santei Ako village who has now lived at the Daifuku dorms for several years.
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Regions

Bentura ProvinceA domain west of the Tenshitachi region.
Tenshitachi TerritoriesThe greatest region ruled by the honorable Lord Dango. Though known for their agriculture, their most popular exports are actually their hot idol tunes.
Mikan Mountains ProvinceA domain south of the Tenshitachi region.
Santei Ako RegionA domain south of the Mikan Mountains, allied with Tenshitachi.
Gaburu MountainsA domain north of the Tenshitachi region. Rumored to be demon infested.

Wars

Mikan-Santei Ako WarA war from several years back, where the Samona clan was executed. Tenshitachi and Santei Ako were allies in this war.
**Tenshitachi-Bentura War **The most recent war where the Ronin Ryuuji emerged a war hero. Lord Dango plans to grant him an official samurai title during this year's Tenshitachi summer festival.

Academies

Anmitsu ArtsA Tenshitachi performing arts academy owned by Village Idol Kiki. It is popular with locals due to its convenient location and fair pricing.
Daifuku AcademyA Tenshitachi performing arts academy owned by Village Idol Tae. It is popular with trainees from out of town due to having a dorm.

Misc

Village Idol Beauty ContestAn annual contest where villagers vote for their favorite village idol. Tae and Kiki are finalists in this year's competition (and were also finalists in the 4 prior to it).
Tenshitachi Summer Festival (Ronin Expo)An amazing annual event that hosts Lord Dango's birthday festivities, including performances and a tea serving ceremony.
JinjinyaTenshitachi's general store! Come here to obtain a job card, rank up, and spend ryo! Recently robbed :(
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the tenshitachi summer festival

also known as RONIN-EXPO

Tenshitachi Territories is rich with culture and our Tenshitachi Summer Festival is just a small piece of it.The summer festival originally started as a way to celebrate a prosperous summer and wish for continued fortunes as we transitioned into the fall harvest.After the birth of Lord Dango, additional celebration activities, including performances and a tea serving ceremony, were added in his honor.Due to operating constraints during the Tenshitachi-Bentura War, the festival had to be put on pause - but now that the war is won, we have even more to celebrate!Thus, the festival committee is pleased to announced the resumption of The Tenshitachi Summer Festival!With it, will come our traditional festivities!
- Performances in honor of Lord Dango's Birthday
- Tea Serving Ceremony (this year by Daifuku Academy's own Kaye!)
- Village Idol Beauty Contest (vote for finalists Kiki and Tae!)
- Discounted Training Sessions at the Training Academy!!
- Raffles
- & MORE!!
In addition, Lord Dango will be recognizing our brave warriors, including Guests of Honor, Ryuuji, and Samurai General ChizuruWe know in this time of reconstruction, all our villagers are extremely busy, but we hope you'll have time to come out.Sincerely,
Tenshitachi Summer Festival Committee Head,
Nashi

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The most skilled warrior in the land has gone missing after going on a solo mission. Help us find Ryuuji and in return, you'll gain access to our shop filled with treasures.


AS YOU PLAY

READ THE LORE

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Our story takes place in the Tenshitachi Territories. Although the land has recovered from war thanks to the great samurai Ryuuji, there is still plenty of unrest in Tenshitachi.


HOW TO PLAY

where to start

Our main station is on the Terrace! There will be signs leading to our location. Our staff will also be wearing black Summoner's Cafe masks. You can approach any of us and we'll help you get started.

completing quests

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You will be taking on Quests, which will eventually lead you to finding the Missing Ronin, Ryuuji. Solve the challenges presented to you and untangle the mysteries of the land of Tenshitachi.

To accept and complete quests, you'll need to explore the venue to discover clues, solve riddles, and find NPCs to interact with.

quest rewards

When you complete quests, one of the rewards you might get is Job Credit. Completing two quests allows you to "Rank up" to the next Rank. Special loot awaits Adventurers who achieve higher ranks!

Another reward you might get is Ryo, which acts as our in-game currency. You can spend Ryo at our shop, Jinjinya.

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Stamp card

To track of your Job Credits and progress through The Great Ronin Hunt, you'll need your Stamp Card, which you can obtain from our staff or at our main station.

Win Loot

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Once you've completed your quests, go to our main station, which houses our shop Jinjinya, to exchange the Ryo for exclusive loot.You can also receive your Rank Up! stamps here.

prizing

🛒 SHOP PRIZES
These prizes can be bought with Ryo. Once some of these prizes are gone, -they're gone- so be sure to complete your quests swiftly if you want a certain prize!
📣 RAFFLE PRIZES
You can use your Ryo to enter our raffles if you'd prefer to rely on your luck stat. All raffles will be held on Ronin-Expo's Main Stage at 4:30PM.
🍀 GACHA PRIZES
Adventurers who reach S Rank will be able to pull for random prizes.
💯 RANK UP REWARDS
Rank Up! to receive special rewards.

the final reveal

Join us at Ronin-Expo's Main Stage at 4:30PM as The Great Ronin Hunt comes to a close. We'll have a skit, performances, and pull the lucky winners of our raffles.


schedule

Hours of Operation
12:00PM-4:00PM (Quests)
12:00PM-5:30PM (Shop)
Performances & Raffle
4:30PM on the main stage

*Our shop closes at 5:30PM, so you'll need to make your last redemptions for prizes at that time. Thank you!


rules

Please do not touch staff.
Please ask for photos/videos first.
Any rude Adventurers will be exiled.


terminology

Adventurers: YOU! Attendees who participate in our event
NPCs: Characters that help you progress through the game
Stamp Card: Keeps track of your progress
Jinjinya: Our shop where you can get redeem prizes, get Rank Up stamps, etc.
Quests: A mission to complete to get Rewards
REWARDS
Job Credits: Functions like EXP to Rank Up
Ryo: Our currency, Raffle Tickets
Rank: B (lowest), A, and S (highest)