剧本杀，你为何如此令人上头？

　　近年来，剧本杀越来越火，其自身也不断升级，带来更沉浸的体验，其中给玩家带来强烈情绪冲击的剧本颇受好评。

　　Scripted murder games, known as jubensha in Chinese, have been steadily gaining popularity while continuously evolving into immersive experiences, with one of the most popular genres being those that evoke intense emotions.

　　小黑探和中国文化娱乐行业协会2023年发布的《2022年剧本娱乐行业发展报告》则显示，2013年剧本杀作为小众娱乐小规模流行，2016年受综艺助推，得到大家关注。之后几年，剧本娱乐不断丰富玩法和内容市场，迅速发展，成为了年轻人聚会的一大选择。2023年五一假期剧本预科营业收入激增450%，消费人次也飙升到480%。

　　如果剧本杀有公式

　　那么或许是

　　剧本杀=沉浸式体验+情绪价值+人物演绎

　　Scripted murder games evolve into immersive experiences, blending emotion and character depth, shaping compelling narratives for players.

　　作者有话说

　　想做“小甜饼”“小糖果”

　　27岁的李艺韩，笔名汤圆，参与创作了大火的《洗劫伦敦所有的玫瑰》(以下简称“玫瑰”)和《洗劫巴黎所有的星星》(以下简称“巴黎”)。

　　Li Yihan, 27, also known by her pen name Tang Yuan, co-authored both Love Actually I and Love Actually II.

　　近几年

　　剧本杀耗时越来越长

　　从4-6小时飙升至10小时

　　她认为玩家玩起来“苦大仇深”

　　情绪坐过山车不是她想要的

　　她说，做就做一个轻松的小甜饼，小糖果，或者一杯度数不低不高的鸡尾酒，你在周中来玩剧本杀也可以开开心心的来开开心心的走。而“玫瑰”就是这样一个甜甜的浪漫小故事。

　　She said: "that's why we created Love Actually I, a 4-5-hour 'dessert' or 'low-alcohol cocktail', so that players can enjoy this lighthearted story even on a weekday evening after work."

　　“我和写剧本杀的朋友，都拒绝接受‘世界本就是这么的严肃和无聊’的设定，这一观点体现在我们的本子里，我还等着我的霍格沃茨魔法学校的录取通知书呢!”

　　"My partner and I refuse to accept that the world is dull and serious. I still hold onto the hope of receiving my Hogwarts admission letter someday. We aimed to infuse these sentiments into our works," Li said.

　　26岁的吴悠也是一名剧本杀作者，笔名悠南，创作了《永不褪色的山楂林》和后续本《山楂林终：红莓花下》。她的本有一个特点是不限定剧本杀主持人(DM)的性别。大多数DM的性别一般会是指定的男性或者女性，但是吴悠的本子打破了这一传统，以消除性别刻板印象。

　　Another notable author, Wu You, 26, known by her pen name Younan, wrote The Unfading Hawthorne Forest and its sequel, Hong Mei Hua Xia (Under the Blossom). A unique feature of her works is the flexibility of the Dungeon Master's gender. In most games, the DM is typically constrained to being either male or female, but Wu has crafted her stories in a way that breaks this convention, allowing the DM's gender to remain unfixed, with the aim of dismantling gender stereotypes.

　　吴悠说:“大众会把某些情感特征按女性化或者男性化来归类，不限制DM性别就是为了让玩家专注角色和故事线，不受男女刻板印象的影响”。她表示，在自己的下一部作品中，甚至想要模糊所有角色的性别界限，让他们自由的探索人物之间的关系。

　　"Certain sentiments or personalities are often perceived as either masculine or feminine by the general public. By introducing flexibility in the DM's gender, I hope players can focus on the characters and the storyline," Wu explained. "In my next production, all characters will be gender-neutral, encouraging players to explore love and dynamics freely."

　　玩家有话说

　　剧本杀是人生体验券

　　27岁的剧本杀爱好者沈航认为，“巴黎”有一些深度的探讨，她就被深深触动了。她说，剧本杀给了自己体验不同人生的机会，可以扮作来自从过去到未来的形形色色的人。

　　In Love Actually II, the authors incorporated a space for intellectual discussion, a feature that resonated deeply with Shen Hang, a passionate enthusiast of scripted murder. Shen, 27, expressed her love for scripted murder, emphasizing the chance it provides to inhabit various lives, from people of diverse backgrounds in the past to futuristic personas.

　　“我在‘巴黎’里面的角色有一段很棒的爱情故事，玩本的7小时里面，我一开始质疑自己的存在，质疑周围的世界，到最后终于自洽。这个过程很有意义，也很触动我”

　　"In Love Actually II, I portrayed a very distinctive character with a captivating love story. Throughout the 7-hour gameplay, I underwent a journey of questioning my existence and the world around me, ultimately leading to self-acceptance. It was a meaningful and touching experience," Shen said.

　　DM有话说

　　我是演员也是桥梁

　　作者创造世界

　　玩家体验世界

　　DM引领你走向新世界

　　24的徐瑶毕业后进入剧本杀行业，成为了一名全职DM。她认为不管什么本子，DM都是连接作者和玩家的桥梁。

　　Xu Yao, 24, a full-time DM who entered the industry after graduating from college, believes that regardless of the game genre, the DM serves as the bridge between the author's vision and the players.

　　每推出一个新本子，徐瑶团队都会至少过一遍，保证本子的质量和流程的顺利。

　　Before presenting a new script to customers, Xu's team usually conducts at least one test run among staff members to ensure its quality and smooth operation.

　　他们最火的本子《关于我成为杀手这件事》就经过了多次调整，包括灯光、编舞和npc的口音，以加强本子的电影感。

　　One of their most popular scripts, About Me Being a Killer, underwent several adjustments to enhance the cinematic experience, including lighting, choreography, and accents for non-player characters.

　　一场酣畅淋漓的cosplay

　　DM于涛则把剧本杀看作一个表演的舞台。他说：“好的DM就像演员，必须有独特的风格或者技能点。”

　　Yu Tao, 37, a scripted murder Dungeon Master, views each scripted murder game as a stage for performance. "Like actors, an exceptional DM must possess a distinctive style or skill set," he said.

　　《千佛梦》这个本是围绕着历史文化遗产保护展开的，于涛用剪影方式演绎这个本子，带来了一种看移动敦煌壁画的生动体验。

　　In the script Qian Fo Meng (Dream of a Thousand Buddhas), which revolves around historical and cultural relic protection, Yu integrated silhouette acting behind a screen, evoking a dynamic experience akin to moving Dunhuang murals.

　　他还尝试去通过call back(前情回顾)或者比较具有压迫感的提问来唤起玩家的情绪波动。

　　"I also introduce questions that reference previous plots or details, aiming to evoke guilt or other emotions. It's all about stirring emotions, whether positive or negative," Yu explained.

　　徐瑶还提出剧本有时候也要体现出地域特色，照顾不同地域人群的口味。

　　Xu noted that script modifications may also cater to regional preferences, acknowledging the diverse tastes found across different regions.

　　吴悠作为作者表示理解地域需求的不同，也欢迎合理改动，更好呈现角色。

　　From an author's perspective, Wu welcomes and supports reasonable modifications. "I understand that player preferences may vary by region or even by store, and DMs need to adapt their characters accordingly," Wu acknowledged.

　　剧本有话说

　　好本带你飞

　　尽管DM作用很大，但于涛表示，好的剧本杀体验还是取决于剧本本身。

　　However, when it comes to delivering a spectacular scripted murder experience, Yu believes it primarily depends on the quality of the script, followed by the players, and finally, the DM.

　　李艺韩深表同感，认为要突出剧情反转和整体上的情感共鸣。

　　Li echoes this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of surprising twists and a cohesive, emotionally resonant narrative.

　　她说：“剧本杀最开始吸引我们的东西是什么?从来都不是有多少npc，或者说店家为我们准备的那一桌子并不好吃的菜，从来都不是，而是这个故事本身。”

　　"As a player myself, what draws me to scripted murder scenarios isn't the abundance of non-player characters or the refreshments provided during the game, but rather the stories themselves."

　　沈航也表示玩剧本杀就像拆礼物，她说：“好看的衣服，好吃的东西或者是手工小礼物都是漂亮的包装纸，剧本杀的核心在它的内容本身。希望作者创作的时候，能认识到写故事不只要精彩，也要符合逻辑。”

　　"For me, participating in a scripted murder experience is like unwrapping a gift," Shen said. "The elaborate outfits, gourmet food, and DIY crafts are merely fancy wrapping paper. The heart of the experience lies within the script itself. I sincerely hope that in the future, more authors realize this and write stories that are both surprising and logical."

　　对你来说，剧本杀为什么如此迷人呢?