INNER WARRIOR PLAYGROUND — KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN DRAFT

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Inner Warrior Playground: Step Into the Mission. Survive the Story.

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Kansas City's first immersive hybrid escape room + theatrical tactical experience — built for those who don't just want to play a game, they want to live one.

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CAMPAIGN OVERVIEW

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Imagine being dropped into a world where the mission is real, the story matters, and every decision you make has consequences. No controllers. No screens. Just you, your team, and the unknown.

Inner Warrior Playground is a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience coming to Kansas City, Kansas — a hybrid escape room and theatrical tactical gameplay fused into fully immersive, story-driven operations. You're not playing a game. You're living it.

We're launching our first operation — and we need your help to make it real.

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OPERATION: BLACK VEIL

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THE MISSION BRIEFING:

"Intel has confirmed it. Helixion Biotech has gone dark and they've created something that cannot fall into the wrong hands. Your team has 60 minutes to infiltrate their last known safehouse, recover the asset, and extract before the trail runs cold."

"This is not a drill. This is not a game. Operatives are advised: trust no one, move fast, and for the love of everything — do NOT open the black case."

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Operation: Black Veil is the flagship experience of Inner Warrior Playground. A fully scripted, theatrically designed mission that blends:

• Escape room puzzle mechanics — decode, discover, unlock

• Live-action tactical elements — move, communicate, execute

• A branching narrative — your choices shape the outcome

• Professional set design and atmospheric immersion

• Multiple endings based on team performance

This isn't your average escape room. It's a cinematic experience when you step inside.

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WHAT'S COMING NEXT

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Operation: Black Veil is just the beginning. Inner Warrior Playground is building a full universe of operations, each with its own story, setting, and mechanics.

Operation: Silent Vector — Coming Soon

Operation: Dead Strain — Coming Soon

(Backers who join now will have first access to every operation as it launches.)

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WHY WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT

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Building an experience like this takes more than passion — it takes resources. Your backing goes directly toward:

• Set construction and prop fabrication

• Tactical equipment and safety gear

• Theatrical lighting and sound design

• Narrative development and game mechanics

• Venue buildout in Kansas City, KS

Every dollar pledged brings this world one step closer to reality.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Where will Inner Warrior Playground be located?

Kansas City, Kansas. Exact venue details will be announced to all backers first.

When will Operation: Black Veil open?

Our target launch window will be shared with backers as soon as it's confirmed. Early Recruit and above tier backers will receive first booking access.

Is this safe?

Absolutely. Safety is a core design principle. All theatrical tactical elements are designed with proper safety equipment, trained staff, and controlled environments.

Can I come alone?

To experience the most out of the gameplay, it's optimized for groups of 2–4 players.

What if the campaign doesn't reach its goal?

This is an all-or-nothing campaign. If we don't hit our goal, you will not be charged. We believe in what we're building — and we're committed to making it happen.

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JOIN THE MISSION

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The world doesn't need another generic escape room. It needs an Inner Warrior Playground.

This is your chance to be part of something before it becomes something everyone's talking about. Back us. Spread the word. Step into the mission.

Operation: Black Veil is waiting.

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OUR STORY — THE REAL ONE

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Inner Warrior Playground didn't start in a boardroom. It started in a wheelchair.

My name is David Burns. I'm a paraplegic living in Kansas City, building something I believe the world needs — not because it's easy, but because it matters.

I know what it feels like to face something that seems impossible and have to dig deeper than you thought you could. That feeling — that moment where you find out what you're actually made of — is exactly what Inner Warrior Playground is designed to create for every person who walks through our doors.

This isn't just a business. It's a mission built by someone who lives the inner warrior experience every single day.

When you back this campaign, you're not just funding an escape room. You're proving that the best ideas can come from the most unexpected places — and that grit, creativity, and vision matter more than resources.

Step into the mission. Survive the story. Help us build it.

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FUNDING GOAL & CAMPAIGN TIMELINE

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FUNDING GOAL: $80,000

Every dollar raised goes directly toward building Operation: Black Veil and launching Inner Warrior Playground in Kansas City, KS. This is an all-or-nothing campaign — if we don't hit our goal, you are not charged.

WHERE THE $80,000 GOES:

• Set construction and prop fabrication — $25,000

• Theatrical lighting and sound design — $15,000

• Venue buildout and tenant improvements — $20,000

• Tactical equipment and safety gear — $8,000

• Narrative development and game mechanics — $5,000

• Marketing and launch costs — $4,000

• Operational reserves (first 90 days) — $3,000

CAMPAIGN TIMELINE:

• Campaign Launch: May 1, 2026

• Campaign End: May 31, 2026 (30 days)

• Backer Updates: Weekly throughout the campaign

• Early Recruit booking access opens: June 1, 2026

• Grand Opening — Operation: Black Veil: June 16, 2026

Backers at the Early Recruit tier and above will receive first access to book their session before the general public. Founding Member status is permanent — your name is part of this story from day one.

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REWARD TIERS

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$10 — THE INSIDER

You believe in the mission. We won't forget it.

• Personal thank-you email from the Inner Warrior Playground team

• Your name on our digital Supporter Wall

$25 — BEHIND THE SCENES

Get an inside look as we build the experience.

• Everything in The Insider

• Exclusive build progress updates and behind-the-scenes content

• Early access to booking when we open

$50 — EARLY RECRUIT (CONVERSION TIER — BEST VALUE)

You're in before the doors open.

• Everything in Behind the Scenes

• Discounted ticket* to Operation: Black Veil

• Priority booking window — get your slot before the public

$100 — FIRST WAVE OPERATIVE

You're not just a backer. You're a Founder.

• One full-price experience ticket* to Operation: Black Veil

• Official Founding Member status

• Exclusive Inner Warrior Playground patch or digital badge**

$180 — SQUAD ENTRY (BEST SELLER)

Groups convert. This tier is built for them.

• 2–3 player ticket* bundle (group discount applied)

• Priority scheduling — pick your time before general availability

• Founding Member status for all players in your group

$350 — FULL TEAM EXPERIENCE

Bring the whole crew.

• Private group session at a discounted rate

• Name your team — added to the custom leaderboard

• Custom leaderboard entry that persists post-launch

• Priority scheduling

*At the end of the Campaign, all pledges that get tickets will recieve a code by email that they can use on the website, we I get it up and running. You will enter the code during check out to redeem it.

**At the end of the Campaign, we will send your patch, or badge, by mail at no extra charge.

Inner Warrior Playground — Infiltrate, Solve, Survive!

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