Mirror State

Mirror State is a live action megagame set in the real world, where the worst disasters imagined by Hollywood play out with you at the centre of the story.

Mirror State is a megagame, a large interactive experience that has elements of roleplaying, board games, video gaming, LARP and many other multi-player games. Throughout the game you will spend a large amount of time acquiring information, negotiating with others and living through a story that you will be partly responsible in creating. Players take the roles of influential figures in the power

structure of the United States of America as the country faces one of many potentially extinction-causing events. Taking inspiration from just about every disaster book, TV show or movie you can imagine, from the Andromeda Strain to World War Z, and then played through the halls of power as portrayed by the West Wing or House of Cards, this is a game with no room for bystanders. There is no clue as to what threat you may be facing, it could be a global pandemic, rogue artificial intelligence, alien invasion, asteroid strike, zombie outbreak or anything else Hollywood has imagined. What you do know is that there is a thin line of people in the right position to stop the impending disaster and you are one of those people. The rules for the game take a minimalistic form, providing guidance more than rigorous constraints. The most critical rule, the one that if you follow you'll have the most enjoyable experience, is to conduct yourself as your role would in the real world. While other players will frequently involve you in discussions and schemes that are ongoing, often they will do so in pursuit of their role's agenda. By doing similarly, you will further your involvement in the various machinations taking place and find yourself at the heart of conspiracies, deals and adventures that play out over the course of the day. You decide what to do next, who to talk to, when to act, when to break ranks and fend for yourself - every role in the game is a leader in their own right and it will be how you interpret the responsibilities of your role that dictates your level of involvement. Will you be a power-hungry politician, manipulating public opinion to drive your ascent to the Presidency? Maybe you'll be the head the of multinational corporation, exerting political influence to your favour. Perhaps you'll be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, working all hours to understand and combat the threat that is developing as the game plays out. You are the hero in your own story. How that story resolves is up to you. Whether you've played a megagame before or not you already know how to play. The game has been deliberately designed with both newcomers and veterans in mind and while there are a few items of the set-up to be aware of these will be communicated to you clearly on the day.

15/09/2023

In 2024 the gods reawaken. Will any be worthy of your devotion?

13/02/2022

After a successful first season we have a full weekend online megagame for 2022. Taking all the digital bells and whistles Mirror State is known for and giving you something you and your friends can play in the same room or remotely.

No more traipsing halfway across the country to hang out in the cheapest venue the hosts could muster...

..and no charge to play.

Dates, roles, and much more information coming your way soon.

22/02/2019

News from the R&D lab here at Mirror State HQ.

We've had a breakthrough, and are suspending our live events for this year. For those of you with tickets booked, full refunds are inbound, sorry to suck the jam from your doughnut.

For those who want to stay in the know, bang your email address into the website to get early access to what comes next.

Until then, monitor frequency 702.6, and keep your go-bag to hand.

-Sam and Jon

11/02/2019

Underground has the role that is right for you.

Do you enjoy exploring the unknown, identifying danger, figuring out the best way to go? Does spotting opposing groups then "liberating" their valuables sound like something in which you might be interested? Try the Scout.

Book your ticket now: http://mirror-state.com

05/02/2019

Underground has the role that is right for you.

Think you can bluff, blag and borrow your way to the success of your group? Able to talk a million miles a minute and coerce other groups into helping you out? That's the Negotiator.

Book your ticket now: http://mirror-state.com

04/02/2019

Underground features some challenging roles and responsibilities. Which one is right for you?

Maybe you're a group leader? Able to keep calm and stick to your plan when everything is falling apart.

Book your ticket now http://mirror-state.com

What is a megagame? | Mirror State Underground

02/02/2019

Here's a video introduction to megagames including more information of the new Mirror State, Underground.

What is a megagame? | Mirror State Underground Megagames are best thought of as massively multiplayer boardgames. 50 or more players taking part in the same game at the same time. Elements of roleplaying,...

14/01/2019

The megagame set in the immediate aftermath of the zombie apocalypse. New for 2019. Tickets available from http://mirror-state.com

10/07/2018

Code 17 status 7.

28/02/2016

We're making some big changes to Mirror State. New ways to play, run your own game, and a post-apocalyptic sequel.

Listen...

Tickets for Mirror State Ascendance will be on sale later this week, if you'd like to get a head start email [email protected] with the subject ADVANCE WARNING - Ascendance

Mirror State Podcast Feb 2016 Catching up after a year of megagaming, what's next for Mirror State?

22/02/2016

We're making a few revisions to our website ahead of announcing some big games for 2016... fancy playing as Russia? How about dealing with the aftermath of the apocalypse? Stay tuned for more. Meanwhile, we now have all previous games of Mirror State fully stored on the site with the entire news feed and game overview, so feel free to relive former disasters.

Additionally, if you have photos from any of our games and you'd like to see them in the associated gallery, get in touch!

http://mirror-state.com/

10/02/2016

The ever-entertaining post apocalypse debrief from Dark Phase. Hands up if you were a vampire.

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