You have been entrusted with turning Club Sanguine into an establishment worthy of Nosferatu, the most prestigious vampire of all time. By the time he arrives, the club had better be thriving, tasteful, and largely free of police investigations.

Each night begins in your coffin. Get up, tidy the club, order furniture and equipment from your computer, then speak with your secretary about permanent upgrades and hiring staff. Once everything looks reasonably presentable, ring the bell and welcome the night’s guests.

Only vampires and their thralls are allowed inside, but that will not stop humans, zombies, demons, werewolves, and desperate posers from trying their luck. Inspect each guest, test their reactions, and decide what they really are before sending them anywhere near the dance floor.

Humans can be sent for blood collection. Creatures with bad blood should be banished. Suspicious guests can wait while you conduct a more thorough inspection.

Every guest deserves a fair and thorough inspection. The trapdoor is also available.

Once everyone has been dealt with and the approved guests are inside having a blast, return to your coffin and review the night’s results. Spend your earnings on new furniture, decorations, equipment, staff, and improvements that bring Club Sanguine one step closer to becoming the finest vampire establishment in existence.

Careless decisions cost money, reputation, and the secrecy of the vampire world. Let the wrong guests inside and fights will break out, the police will start asking questions, and the Masquerade will begin to fall apart.

Go broke or attract too much attention and you will be dragged into the sunlight. Disappoint Nosferatu and you may be asked to walk into it yourself.