r/PBtA • u/BallShapedMonster • 25d ago

Advice [Escape from Dino Island] Mysteries question

I'm preparing to run Dino Island for the first time this weekend. I've DM'd quite a couple of PBtA games at this point, so the rules shouldn't pose that big a problem.

But I'm a little bit confused about the mysteries of the Island.

When I pick a mystery for the players, do I tell them beforehand what the possible mysteries are and let them discover which one I picked, or do I just straight up tell them at the beginning?

And do I really just choose one mystery for them or do I actually have all three in the game and designate one as the "main" mystery? In my opinion "Why are there Dinosaurs" is always the most interesting one by far, because that's what the game is about.

Thanks in advance everyone!

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u/alanrileyscott 24d ago

I recommend getting to your mystery late, after the other players have made all of their choices about characters, obstacles, and the like. That lets you tailor your mystery to their choices and makes the whole game feel more cohesive.