Alex, I'm a man.

You're a man? A fine choice. After all, whoever you are is fine to me.

A pleasure to meet you, Alex.

Now, back to where we were. You cannot see a thing. Don't panic, it's that last thing you need. I'm afraid the blindfold visor won't be coming off for a while, but when it does you'll be in for a real treat. The visor is adjustable, so your vision will be restored a little more for every challenge you win.

For now you are blind and I am your eyes, here to describe to you everything around you as your quest for the Prize. Don't worry, your competitors have blindfolds, too. Did I mention you have competitors, Alex?

You stand up slowly, tentatively, and feel along the wall. It's smooth, and you nearly fall once. You can hear worried talking nearby.

Your hand finds something hard and metallic, and you pull on it, nearly capsizing when you experience next to no resistance. The talking grows louder. You just opened a door, Alex. I would advise you to go through it.