
Story
The news report
- News anchorWe interrupt this program with breaking news from downtown.
- News anchorWe're going live to the scene outside Bellwether Heights.
- ReporterWe're reporting live from the intersection outside Bellwether Heights, where several vehicles have collided and police are attempting to clear the area.
- ReporterThe cause of the disturbance is still unclear. Witnesses have described people behaving violently, and emergency services are asking residents to stay inside,
- BystanderBehind you!
- Camera operatorGet back! Get away from her!
LIVE SIGNAL LOST
Then you, in the flat: "Is the world ending? I remember the survival guide told me what to do in a situation like this!"
The phone
MMum
- Did you see the news?? Something on Kingsway
- Yeah we're watching it. Probably a crash
- It's not a crash. Aunty Bisi says people are attacking people at the hospital
- Stay inside. Lock the door.
- We're fine mum. Dad's packing the car stuff already
- Are you out?? Lift only - stairs are full. Ring me.
- Answer your phone
- Please
TTolu
- r u ok?? my whole timeline is the downtown thing
- fine. mum is panicking lol
- dont lol. theres a video of a police officer getting bitten
- BITTEN
- trains stopped. im walking to Dami's
- phone on 4%. if u hear from mum tell her im ok
KKemi
- still on for saturday?
- yesss. bring the speaker
- nvm saturday. our street has police tape everywhere
- someone is banging on the door downstairs. not the police
- hello?
3030th Floorgroup
- Daniel (3003)Anyone know what all the sirens are?
- L. Brandt (3002)Management email says stay in. Lifts for emergencies only.
- Ruth (3001)We're packing. Leaving by the service lift first thing.
- Daniel (3003)There are people in the west stairwell. They don't look right.
- M. Bennett (3008)Anyone got a spare car seat? We're leaving tonight while the lift still runs
- Daniel (3003)Jim??
The "30th Floor" chat names your neighbours by flat; they're on the floor 30 plan.
The radio
- Static
- Music (Radio Bellwether)
- Music (night jazz)
- City Emergency band
- North Relay bandNorth Relay broadcasts every evening. A loud radio is heard through the whole flat and the corridor; a radio can also be left on as a lure.
About the story
Everything here is from the game's opening and your phone. What happens with the neighbours after that depends on the choices your group makes; the people involved are on the Bellwether Heights page.
Questions
How does 30 Floors Up start?
With a live Channel 6 report from Bellwether Heights, Downtown: "Disturbance downtown, residents advised to remain indoors". The reporter is attacked on air, the signal is lost, and you start in your flat with the phone.
Who messages you on the first night?
Mum, Tolu, Kemi, 30th Floor. The last message from Mum is "Please".
What is the North Relay?
Listen low, listen at 19:00. North Relay broadcasts every evening. A loud radio is heard through the whole flat and the corridor; a radio can also be left on as a lure.
How long does the phone last?
It starts at 86% and drains 12% a day, 6% a minute more with the torch on. The network goes on day 3.

