When: May 28 —September 8, 2019
Where: Beneath Patagonia, 1510 Blake St, Denver, CO
Price: $25; 15+

Tags: #liveactiongame, #puzzles, collaborative, #interactive, #ContentAdvisory, #MobilityAdvisory (see below)

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It’s 1983, the United States and The Soviet Union are still mired in the Cold War, and the only hero that can end it is… you!

Head to The Defenders’ underground headquarters, where we’ve deployed artificial intelligence alongside 8-bit arcade-style computer technologies to control our nuclear weapons. Suit up and work as a team to gather information, solve puzzles, and make increasingly difficult decisions in real time. Do you have what it takes to complete The Defenders’ final mission and save the world?

The best puzzle and games designers from Chicago have teamed up to create a wholly new experiment in immersive storytelling and stagecraft. It’s part performance, part puzzle hunt, and part live action game. The Last Defender draws on the political and social turmoil of the 80s, the golden age of arcades, and impending nuclear threats to give audiences a one-of-a-kind storytelling experience.

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Content Advisories: The Last Defender is designed for adults and is recommended for ages 15 and up.

On arrival, each player will receive a standard issue jumpsuit to be worn over their civilian clothes. We suggest dressing in comfortable clothing to more easily perform your duties as a Defender. Athletic sneakers and pants are preferred.

You will need to move around the space among multiple game stations with your fellow players. Some stations have seats, and some do not.

The Last Defender is wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator, wheelchair ramp, and accessible restroom available, and the game can accommodate up to two wheelchairs or other mobility devices per time slot.

If you or your guest require special accommodation for vision, hearing or mobility please let us know ahead of your attendance, and we’ll ensure you are placed on a team where all puzzles will work well for you. Email accessibility@dcpa.org at least 14 days prior to your experience.