Welcome to RITUAL ISLAND - an immersive interactive mystery game where you explore a living, breathing island filled with secrets, conspiracies, and a dark murder mystery. This is a fully realized world where AI-powered characters roam freely, each harboring their own secrets about the disappearance of Old Man Wilson.

Old Man Wilson has vanished without a trace. Seven suspects remain on the island, each with their own motives, alibis, and secrets. Explore the island, read character conversations, unlock mystery files, and vote on who you think is guilty. Can you solve the case before time runs out?

The Island's Dark History:

RITUAL ISLAND is no ordinary island. For over a century, it has been plagued by mysterious disappearances - always during the autumn equinox, always in cycles of 13 years. The locals whisper about ancient rituals, cursed stone circles, and underwater caves that glow with an unnatural light when the moon is full.

The 1987 Ritual:

Everything changed in 1987. Seven desperate islanders - drowning in debt, facing ruin - gathered at the ancient stone circle. They performed a blood ritual, seeking prosperity from forces they didn't understand. The ritual worked... but demanded a price. One had to die for the others to prosper. They drew straws. Thompson's brother lost.

Only two survived that night: a young businessman named Thompson, and Takeshi's grandfather. The others? They simply vanished. But Thompson's fortunes changed overnight. Within months, he owned half the island. The survivors made a pact: never speak of what happened. Never return to the stones. And never, ever dig into the past.

The Seven Inhabitants:

Now, decades later, seven people remain on Cairn Island - each bound to the island by secrets, debts, or bloodlines. Thompson has become the island's wealthiest man, but his fortune is built on something sinister. Wilson, the eldest fisherman, spent years investigating the pattern of disappearances. He discovered something that threatened to expose everything.

Three days ago, Wilson vanished. His coffee was still warm. His journal open to an unfinished sentence: "Going to confront—"

The Truth:

There is no curse. There are no supernatural forces. Just a man who discovered that murder is profitable when disguised as mystery. For 50 years, Thompson has been eliminating anyone who threatens his empire - using the legend of the ritual as cover. Insurance fraud. Illegal loans. Blackmail. And now, one final murder to keep his secrets buried forever.

The island doesn't take sacrifices. Thompson does.

• ✓ Living World: 7 main characters + 10 sheep roam the island with unique AI behaviors
• ✓ Deep Lore: Over 50+ character conversations revealing motives, secrets, and evidence
• ✓ Mystery System: 5 major mysteries to investigate, including password-protected files
• ✓ Voting Mechanic: Real-time community voting with 8-minute countdown
• ✓ Character Profiles: View awareness levels and complete conversation logs
• ✓ Interactive Map: Fully explorable island with collision detection

• Day 2-7 System: The mystery evolves daily. New clues appear. Characters remember your interactions. Previous votes influence future events. The island changes based on community decisions.
• Live AI Conversations: Talk directly to any character in real-time. They'll remember what you said, respond based on their personality, and may reveal secrets if you ask the right questions.
• Dynamic Consequences: Vote wrong? Face the consequences. Characters die. New mysteries unlock. The island remembers. Every choice permanently alters the world.
• Unlockable Locations: Discover hidden areas - the lighthouse, underwater caves, Thompson's mansion, the stone circle. Each location holds evidence that changes everything.
• Character Relationships: Watch relationships evolve. Alliances form. Betrayals happen. Characters react to votes and accuse each other in real-time.
• Multiple Endings: Your votes determine who survives. 7+ different endings based on who you eliminate and what you uncover. Can you save the innocent?
• Voice Acting & Cutscenes: Fully voiced dialogue. Animated cutscenes reveal key moments. Witness murders, rituals, and confrontations.
• NFT Integration: Own your character. Your choices become permanent on-chain. Trade evidence. Vote with tokens. The blockchain remembers everything.
• Community Events: Real-time island-wide events. Storms reveal hidden evidence. Full moon rituals. Emergency town meetings where everyone votes together.
• The Escape: Final chapter - identify the killer, gather proof, confront them, and escape the island... or become the next victim.

• Navigate: Use arrow keys (WASD) or drag the map to explore the entire island
• Character Selection: Click character portraits at the bottom to instantly jump to their location
• Character Profiles: Click directly on characters to view their profiles, awareness levels, and full conversation histories
• Minimap: Click anywhere on the minimap to quickly travel to that location
• Mystery Clues: Click on any mystery in the top-left clue box to investigate evidence and riddles
• Locked Files: Find passwords hidden in character conversations to unlock crucial evidence
• Vote: Cast your vote in the right panel before the 8-minute timer expires

Sarah - A friendly villager who knows the island well. But does she know too much?

Marcus - A brave warrior protecting the island. Or is he protecting something else?

Jack - A local fisherman with stories to tell. And debts to hide.

Bernie - A passionate activist fighting for change. But embezzling donations for gambling?

Shiba Inu - A loyal dog exploring the island. He keeps finding disturbing evidence...

Takeshi - A traditional merchant trading goods. And trading secrets for $10k/month.

Mr. Thompson - An old businessman with many secrets. The most suspicious of all.

• Read ALL character conversations - vital clues are hidden throughout
• Look for patterns in the evidence - dates, numbers, and symbols matter
• The password to unlock Wilson's evidence is hidden in the conversations
• Pay attention to who benefits most from Wilson's disappearance
• Not everyone is lying, but everyone is hiding something
• The 1987 ritual is key to understanding the pattern

• Follow the Money: Who benefits financially from Wilson's death? Look for insurance policies, property ownership changes, and outstanding debts throughout the conversations.
• Watch Animal Behavior: Animals often sense things humans miss. Pay attention to who the dog avoids, who he attacks, and what evidence he keeps finding.
• Look for Patterns: Certain numbers and dates keep appearing. When events repeat at specific intervals, it's rarely coincidence.
• Everyone Has Secrets: Each character is hiding something. Some hide small crimes. One hides murder. Distinguish between guilty behavior and actual guilt.
• The Password is Hidden: The locked file contains the definitive proof. The password is mentioned somewhere in the conversations - look for unusual combinations of words or numbers.
• Cross-Reference Stories: Compare what different characters say about the same events. Who's lying? Who's telling partial truths? Contradictions reveal intent.
• Time is Evidence: The timestamps on conversations matter. Who was where when? Who claims to have alibis that don't match the timeline?
• Motive vs Opportunity: Many had reasons to want Wilson gone. But only one had both the means and the history to actually do it. Think bigger than just this murder.

• Can I change my vote? No, once you vote it's locked in. Choose carefully!
• What happens when the timer ends? Voting closes and the verdict is revealed. The character with the most votes is declared guilty, and consequences will unfold in future days.
• How do I unlock the password-protected file? The password is hidden in one of the character conversations. Look for mentions of years and rituals. Hint: Check what Takeshi or Shiba Inu found.
• What do awareness levels mean? Each character has an awareness level (0-100%) showing how much they know about the mystery. Higher awareness = more dangerous to the killer.
• Will there be more days/episodes? Yes! This is Day 1. Future updates will add Days 2-7, with new mysteries, character deaths, and evolving storylines based on your votes.
• Can I play on mobile? The game works on mobile but is optimized for desktop. Mobile improvements are coming in future updates.
• Is there really a correct answer? Yes. Wilson left evidence proving who the killer is. Unlock the password-protected file to see the truth.
• What if I vote for the wrong person? An innocent person may die. The real killer remains free. Your choices have consequences in future episodes.