There are four characters in the Publishing Trap game. Players, working in teams, must decide what their character would do in each situation. The characters are:
Mary Mercurial
Mary is an astrophysicist studying dark matter and deep space. She spends her spare time tinkering with her motorbike and making her own wine.
Simon Selleck
Simon is an English Literature researcher, specialising in the work of Jane Austen. He likes theatre and paintballing in his spare time.
Brian Bellamy
Brian is a microbiologist researching environmental factors affecting cell mutations. He’s studious and hardworking. He has an allotment.
Carly Clementine
Carly is a criminologist studying gangs in south east London. She is highly social, playing football and helping at her son’s school.
In 2024 we have launched four new characters and are currently play-testing the game with these characters to get feedback. They include:
Viktor Vignoble
Viktor is a philosopher and art historian studying the relationship between conceptual art and philosophy. He is a keen amateur chef and paints in his spare time.
Farida Fayou
Farida is a computer scientist studying artificial intelligence and machine learning. She is outgoing and plays the trumpet
Jiaying Jingfei
Jiaying specialises in Chinese business culture, workers rights and feminism. She spends her spare time running ultra marathons and is a vegan.
Antonio Andola
Antonio is a qualified midwife and lectures in neo-natal health in Latin America. He enjoys travelling and has recently adopted 3 stray cats.
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