Starting with this post, I’ll be sharing regular development updates so everyone who has been following The Dragon Slayer can stay up to date with what we’re working on and how the new edition is taking shape. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been redesigning the mini games, reworking the core storylines for each character, and continuing to refine the game’s visual direction and poster art. So far, development is moving according to plan, and we’re aiming to complete the first

Script Lab Team(from left): Ariel Bu, Oliver Jiang, Herning Wang, Jeff Mcleod. “There is a saying I’ve held onto for a long time: Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.” I have been thinking about that sentence a lot lately. As I write this, Scriptless Studio has completed five Jubensha titles. Each one represents an enormous amount of time, imagination, experimentation, and care from our team. But today, I need to share a difficult decision.

A great Jubensha (A mystery role-playing game) is never the work of one person. It may begin with one idea, one story, or one moment of inspiration—but turning that idea into a complete experience takes far more than I understood when I first started Script Lab. The Dragon Slayer: First Edition A finished Jubensha has to pass through many hands. There is the writing itself. The design of the mystery. The logic behind every clue. The game mechanics and player experience. The a

The Dragon Slayer: First Edition Sometimes, you need to take a step back in order to move forward The first edition of The Dragon Slayer was released two years ago. At the time, The Dragon Slayer was just a small project between friends. We loved Jubensha and wanted to create something that could introduce English-speaking players to the format’s depth, tension, and emotional power. So we decided to make our own game: something that could be played in under three hours, with

Murder mysteries have a special place in the world of entertainment. They captivate our minds, challenge our reasoning, and keep us on...

Murder mysteries have a unique way of captivating our attention. They draw us into a world of suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists....

Murder mystery games have captivated audiences for decades. They offer a unique blend of suspense, intrigue, and problem-solving. Now, imagine adding an English twist to the classic Chinese murder mystery format. At Script Lab, this exciting fusion comes to life. In this blog post, we will explore how Script Lab reimagines traditional Chinese murder mystery games. We will look at the elements that make these games engaging, the cultural influences at play, and how you can par