C: Jack-in-the-Doom

[C]

Yeah. Sci-fi ends up like nonfiction for me. Some get read because I have to, but it's hopefully few and far between lol.

[Beth]

I'm done with my 3 books. Let me know when you've finished yours!

[C]

I'm halfway through Murderbot. I thought I might finish tonight, but I think I should have quiet reading time with a different book lol. I am enjoying the dramatized version of these audiobooks. Tbh though, not totally enjoying this series; I would probably be dnfing without the audiobooks lol.

[C]

I'm done with all three. Posted in the BR thread for those points. Also, I set it at Tier 1 since y'all had, but I saw Beth had asked what Tier it was, so please update my line too if it's a higher tier.

I have book 3 of Murderbot ready in case we need more. 😂 Still kinda meh for me, but I'm still interested, so riding that for all its worth lol.

[Char]

I should finish my books tonight!

[Beth]

Woo hoo!

[Char]

Checked us in!

[C]

Yay, here comes the next round of madness!

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

The Zathura board game is a mysterious, intergalactic counterpart to Jumanji, first introduced in the children’s book Zathura by Chris Van Allsburg and popularized by the 2005 film adaptation.

At first glance, Zathura looks like an old-fashioned, tin wind-up space-themed board game. Its box opens like a briefcase to reveal a retro-futuristic metal board adorned with rockets, stars, planets, and a winding track leading to a black hole. At the center is a wind-up key and a small slot that spits out cards with each turn, which announce new events in bold lettering—many of which immediately come to life.

But Zathura is no harmless game. Once started, it launches players and their house into outer space, forcing them to navigate meteor showers, rogue robots, gravity wells, and hostile aliens—all while drifting deeper into the unknown. The only way to survive and return home is to finish the game, no matter how dangerous the journey becomes.

Unlike Jumanji, which brings the jungle to Earth, Zathura takes the players away from Earth entirely. It is a test of bravery, teamwork, and resilience, wrapped in a perilous sci-fi adventure with real consequences. The game is unpredictable, relentless, and refuses to let go until it's over, making it a thrilling and dangerous ride through the cosmos.

🚀 ZATHURA: A Cosmic Reading Detour
A game for those who seek to leave their world behind…

You were just minding your own business, flipping pages, living your best bookish life—when suddenly, the board opened. The stars shifted. And now you’re orbiting a mysterious side quest with no way out… except through.

This is a mini-challenge within our main challenge, inspired by the intergalactic chaos of Zathura. You’ve been pulled into the game. And like the movie says: You have to finish.

🌌 Your Mission:
Each reader must:
- Click three numbers (1–12) on the Zathura Event Card deck.
- Read one book per card, completing the specific task listed.

Survive long enough to say “ZATHURA” and rejoin the main challenge.

Tasks are mysterious, spacey, weird, and sometimes… cruel. But you can handle it. Probably.

💀 Optional Chaos Mode:
Think you’re built for deep space?
Once you finish your 3 tasks, you may draw a 4th bonus card.
If you do… you must complete it. The game doesn't forgive curiosity.

🪐 Prepare for rogue robots, zero-g chaos, black holes, and maybe a stowaway or two. The galaxy doesn’t play fair.

Your adventure starts now.
Click to draw your first card… if you dare. 😈
https://www.online-stopwatch.com/rand...

Once you’ve drawn your cards, report to the Occult Museum (Check-In Thread) with:
Your Team Name/Your Name
The 3 numbers you pulled
A link to your team’s spreadsheet

The stars are watching. Good luck.

[C]

Godspeed, my friends!! (Although I want to find this movie!) Off to draw my cards and do my post!

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

C's Tasks
2. Rogue Robot – Read a book with a robot, AI, or harmful machine.


4. Alien Interference – Read a book with aliens, cryptids, or non-human entities.


12. Final Turn: System Reset – Read a book where someone starts over or gets a second chance.

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

**Remember Each Teammate must select their own cards

[C]

Well, looks like I'm reading the next two Murderbot books lol, unless I can do one and find a non-human entity in the horror book I want to read... I have no idea yet on the second chance book; I'm sure something must fit, but it's one of those "stumble into" scenarios, which I don't like especially for team challenges...

[Beth]

Just posted my cards.

[C]

Fingers crossed for you, Beth! I found something that has a second chance romance theme, so hopefully that will work.

[Beth]

Hoping to get my assignments soon so I can plan what I'll be reading!

[C]

Did you get any of the same numbers I did? I assume they are tied to the numbers. It's a cool premise, but also dangerous since ... cryptids... 😳 At first I was like, shoot, I have to go get the Monster Hunter book back from the library lol, but non-human entity I think is broad enough for me to cope. 🤞

[Beth]

Nope I didn’t get any of your numbers but I don’t remember what mine were.

I would think any paranormal being would count as nonhuman… vampires, werewolves, etc.

[C]

Yeah, also anthropomorphized entities, I'm thinking. But I haven't decided what I'll get into there, but there are definitely fantasy options. Worst case scenario, I read the next Dungeon Crawler Carl, since Princess Donut is a cat lol.

[Beth]

Well, if you're named Princess Donut, you might as well be a cat! 🤣

[C]

Lolol, tbh, that could be a human name lol. Like Princess Peach from Mario! 🤣 But she is an amazing cat! I just don't think y'all want me taking a week to read one book lol!