Difference between revisions of "Beneath The Watchful Eyes"
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The "subversives" team starts outside the HSZ, but must accomplish missions which all take place within the high-security zone. | The "subversives" team starts outside the HSZ, but must accomplish missions which all take place within the high-security zone. | ||
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| + | Both teams have a map showing the extent of the HSZ. | ||
== Surveillance devices == | == Surveillance devices == | ||
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Depending on budget/technical knowhow, these could include: | Depending on budget/technical knowhow, these could include: | ||
| − | * binoculars and a balcony | + | * binoculars and a vantage point such as a balcony (or a pod on the London Eye, or a tethered balloon) |
* a simple webcam or wireless camera (you can get home security cameras which output to a TV frequency) | * a simple webcam or wireless camera (you can get home security cameras which output to a TV frequency) | ||
* a camera which can pan, tilt and maybe zoom under remote control | * a camera which can pan, tilt and maybe zoom under remote control | ||
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* a remote control car with both mic and cam | * a remote control car with both mic and cam | ||
* a cam and/or mic mounted on a remote control blimp (either free-floating indoors, or tethered if outdoors) | * a cam and/or mic mounted on a remote control blimp (either free-floating indoors, or tethered if outdoors) | ||
| + | * a homebrew UAV | ||
| − | All sensors should be prominently labelled in yellow with eye symbols and slogans like "FOR YOUR | + | All sensors should be prominently labelled in yellow with eye symbols and slogans like "FOR YOUR SAFETY" - although the remote control car could be inconspicuous if parked under a bench. |
== Counter-surveillance devices == | == Counter-surveillance devices == | ||
| − | The | + | The subversives could have anti-surveillance devices, including: |
* laser pointers (for dazzling fixed cams) | * laser pointers (for dazzling fixed cams) | ||
* halogen lanterns (should be bright enough to dazzle cameras temporarily, but battery life will not last the whole game) | * halogen lanterns (should be bright enough to dazzle cameras temporarily, but battery life will not last the whole game) | ||
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== Goals == | == Goals == | ||
| − | The | + | The subversives team has a list of missions which it must accomplish. |
The missions include things like: | The missions include things like: | ||
Revision as of 15:34, 16 June 2009
| Beneath The Watchful Eyes | |
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| Designer: | Ben Henley |
| Year: | unknown |
| Players: | 8-12 |
| Stuff required: | Wireless cameras, monitors/laptop, r/c vehicles, possibly spotlights and lasers |
| Crew required: | Three |
| Preparation: | Thirty minutes |
| Time required: | 45 minutes |
| Place required: | An urban area with a fair amount of foot traffic |
| Activities: | Surveillance |
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One team surveills an area, while another team tries to accomplish goals without being spotted.
The setup
The "state" team stays in a control room, using an array of surveillance devices to monitor a designated High-Security Zone (HSZ). The state should be able to bring its devices to bear on 90% of the zone (with a few blind spots), but not the whole time.
The "subversives" team starts outside the HSZ, but must accomplish missions which all take place within the high-security zone.
Both teams have a map showing the extent of the HSZ.
Surveillance devices
Depending on budget/technical knowhow, these could include:
- binoculars and a vantage point such as a balcony (or a pod on the London Eye, or a tethered balloon)
- a simple webcam or wireless camera (you can get home security cameras which output to a TV frequency)
- a camera which can pan, tilt and maybe zoom under remote control
- sensors which alert the cops when someone walks along a particular corridor (which is not visible on camera)
- a wireless mic
- a wireless mic mounted on a remote control car (which they can steer by watching it on one of the cameras)
- a remote control car with both mic and cam
- a cam and/or mic mounted on a remote control blimp (either free-floating indoors, or tethered if outdoors)
- a homebrew UAV
All sensors should be prominently labelled in yellow with eye symbols and slogans like "FOR YOUR SAFETY" - although the remote control car could be inconspicuous if parked under a bench.
Counter-surveillance devices
The subversives could have anti-surveillance devices, including:
- laser pointers (for dazzling fixed cams)
- halogen lanterns (should be bright enough to dazzle cameras temporarily, but battery life will not last the whole game)
- fog guns/smoke sprays
- white noise generators
Goals
The subversives team has a list of missions which it must accomplish.
The missions include things like:
Retrieve a briefcase hidden at a certain location within the zone
Meet a 'contact'; (an actor) and pass him a note
Photograph a certain item
Move a large, awkward political banner from outside the playing area and stash it at a particular point inside the zone
