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Five years after its initial launch, Isklander, the award-winning online mystery trilogy that captivated over 100,000 players worldwide, is making a highly anticipated return for a limited six-week run.
Created by immersive company SWAMP (formerly Swamp Motel), Isklander is a gripping, multi-layered trilogy made up of Plymouth Point, The Mermaid’s Tongue, and The Kindling Hour, that takes place entirely online and blurs the divide between fiction and reality. Players must unravel a conspiracy involving secret societies, corporate corruption, and ancient artefacts—all while interacting with live performers who respond to their choices in real-time.
The game’s immersive storytelling and innovative format quickly gained international recognition, leading to a TV adaptation deal with Gaumont - the studio behind Netflix's Lupin and Narcos, and Sky Atlantic's Tin Star.
Now, in celebration of its five-year anniversary, Isklander is back, giving both returning fans and first-time players the chance to experience the mystery that started it all.
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Since its debut in 2020, Isklander has been lauded for its unique format, blending gaming, film, live performance, and interactive storytelling. Unlike traditional online games, Isklander requires no downloads or special software—players navigate a dynamic online world, receiving live video calls and uncovering hidden secrets as they race against the clock.
All three shows received widespread acclaim, with The Guardian describing Plymouth Point, the first instalment in the trilogy as 'inventive, gorgeously designed and technically dazzling'. The Stage described Isklander as 'a whirlwind of engaging storytelling... an innovative, hugely enjoyable embrace of digital possibilities'.
Priced at £35 per part, per group (up to six players), teams can dive back into the investigation, following a trail of clues across real and fictional websites, hacking into secret files, and making high-stakes decisions as they interact with live characters.
The official descriptions for each part of the Isklander trilogy are as follows:
Part 1: Plymouth Point
As new members of the Plymouth Point Resident’s Watch, your team must track down a missing woman, Ivy. Corporate espionage, occult horrors, and shadowy cabals stand in your way. Search the internet, crack codes, and uncover the truth before it’s too late.
Part 2: The Mermaids Tongue
Following Plymouth Point, your team must track down an ancient artefact—the Mermaid’s Tongue. A source of great power, it could spell disaster in the wrong hands. Uncover a murky underworld of high society and the forces hiding in plain sight.
Part 3: The Kindling Hour
After Plymouth Point and The Mermaid’s Tongue, the Isklander trilogy reaches its thrilling conclusion. Infiltrate a powerful organisation, unravel secrets, and evade capture. Trust no one. Find their weakness… before they find you.
Beyond Isklander, Swamp has continued to push the boundaries of immersive entertainment with critically acclaimed productions such as The Drop, Saint Jude and Velvet Pines alongside projects for some of the largest global brands, including Netflix, Amazon Prime and Warner Brothers.
All three shows in the Isklander trilogy are priced at £35 per group (up to six people). The trilogy, which takes place entirely online, is running until 26th April 2025. Tickets can be booked via isklander.com
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