When you think back to the generations eons ago kick the can was a highlight of the day for a bunch of friends to do together, imagine that for a second, kick the can and countless other whatever was around us to stave boredom. Then Board games became the rage, have some fun one day and look at the weird, strange games that came out trying to entertain our family between the 60’s-80’s some of the ideas were crazy like how you thought this was a good idea, like no serious! This game is so messed up how did you get funding for it? Ah the time before the internet trolls shot down ideas faster than Billy Bishop flying his plane in the war.

In this era hanging out with friend is being done online. You and your friends are storming a dragons keep while conjuring spells of protection for your allies or saving the world from some horrible terrorist event by being a member of a tier 1 special operations unit with no name, that’s how need to know your team is, using gadgets and equipment to take the fight to the enemy. That is all fun, but what about taking those adventure into the real world?

Vancouver Mysteries is a company that offers a series of outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver where players work in teams and solve clues. Stop siting behind a screen and become a secret agent in Vancouver and delve into the world of espionage, where your spy craft skills will make all the difference.

Or is being a little more public about saving the world more up your alley? Then become a superhero and save the world from impending doom! Only you have the power to stop the villainous fiend, will you take up the responsibility with the unique powers you hold?

Or is the detective in you urning to get back on the trail of your biggest case? Well then you know what you must do, start investigating the clues and solve the case once and for all don’t let the murder get away!

So don’t get trapped inside playing games over the internet! Take your adventure into the heart of Vancouver’s streets, games last approximately two hours, most finish near Waterfront Station and cover around 2 km of downtown Vancouver rain or shine. Costumes are definitely encouraged but not required.

So set your imagination free soar to new heights of creativity!

Brian Smith

bsmith288@my.bcit.ca