Mystery at the Feis

What is it? #

An interactive fiction adventure created with Twine, featuring an Irish Dance competition mystery. You navigate through choices and branching storylines to solve the puzzle.

Why I built it #

I built this primarily for my kids—my daughters are Irish dancers—as a way to explore interactive fiction and Twine. I wanted to create something that celebrated their passion for Irish Dance while giving them an interactive story set in a world they know and love. It was also a fun way for me to experiment with branching narrative design.

The technical side #

Built with Twine, an interactive fiction engine. The narrative branches dynamically based on player choices, creating multiple paths and endings through the story. It was my first project diving into interactive fiction and narrative design.

What makes it unique #

A personal project built specifically for my family, grounded in the real world of Irish Dance competitions. The story draws on authentic details from that culture, making it feel genuine to dancers and their families while introducing interactive fiction to an audience who might not typically encounter it.