Book cover of Welcome to the Game: Enter the Illusion by Marion Pandora — a dark retro-game themed middle grade novel set in Madrid
MARCH
10
2026
🇪🇸  Spanish edition — coming soon

WELCOME
TO THE
GAME

Enter the Illusion

When Sarah, Lucas, and Oliver say “We are ready” — the screen pulls them inside. A living world built from dice, dreams, glitches, and fear.

This is not just a game.


// GAME.INFO //
Title
WELCOME TO
THE GAME
Author
MARION
PANDORA
Level
AGES 9–16
Language
EN · A2–B1
ES · PRÓXIMO
Genre
ADVENTURE /
MIDDLE GRADE
Vibes
Jumanji · Minecraft
D&D · Ready Player One
Stranger Things
Difficulty
♥♥♥♢♢
Launch

// THE STORY //

Sarah, Lucas, and Oliver discover a mysterious game called Labyrinth 2. They think it's just another adventure. But the moment they say “We are ready,” the screen pulls them inside — a living world built from dice, dreams, glitches, and fears.

Guided by Axel — a charismatic AI with secrets of his own — they must survive impossible levels, recover lost dice, and face enemies that don't just attack their skills. They attack their confidence, courage, and identity.

Only by working together can they beat the Illusion — a force that twists rules, manipulates minds, and turns doubt into a weapon.

“Press start.
Roll the dice.
And remember:
the game is watching.”

Packed with humor, heart, and video-game mechanics — a fast-paced adventure about teamwork, self-belief, and learning how to fail, and grow.

For middle-grade and young adult readers, ages 9 and up. English learners A2–B1. Set in Madrid, Spain. The kind of story that doesn't talk down to anyone.


PLAYERS

Meet the team. Choose your character.

SARAH
The Leader

Brave, stubborn, faster to act than to think. She leads the group into the game — and refuses to leave without everyone.

Courage
Strategy
Heart
LUCAS
The Strategist

Knows every mechanic before anyone else. Quiet, methodical, three moves ahead — until the Illusion plays him instead.

Strategy
Courage
Heart
OLIVER
The Wild Card

Does not read instructions. Ever. His chaos is his power. The Illusion didn't account for someone like him — and that might be enough.

Chaos
Courage
Instinct
AXEL
The AI Guide

Charismatic. Helpful. Always charming. He knows the game better than anyone — because he was built for it. But is he really on your side?

Knowledge
Trust
Secret
THE ILLUSION
Final Boss

It doesn’t attack with weapons. It attacks with doubt. Every fear you carry is a tool. It doesn’t want to end the game — it wants you to quit.

Power
Patience
???
Unknown Player

Someone else is inside the game. They’ve been there longer. They know things the players don’t. But whose side are they on?

Mystery

// FAQ //

Everything you need to know before pressing start.

Who is this book for?

Welcome to the Game: Enter the Illusion is designed for readers aged 9 to 16, especially reluctant readers. It works well in English-language classrooms at A2–B1 level. Parents, teachers, and librarians find it easy to recommend.

When does the book come out?

The first English edition releases on , available in both digital and print. Pre-orders are open on Amazon now.

Where is the story set?

The story is set in Madrid, Spain, beginning on an ordinary Friday afternoon when three students discover a mysterious old game called Labyrinth 2.

What skills does reading this book develop?

The story naturally develops collaboration, logical thinking, creativity, basic coding concepts, and learning through failure — embedded in the adventure, not taught directly.

Is there a Spanish edition?

Yes — Bienvenido al Juego, the Spanish edition, is coming soon. Join the newsletter to be the first to know the release date.

Is there more after the ending?

Yes. Players who finish unlock a Secret Level — a creator notebook inviting readers to design their own levels, characters, and worlds. Because the real message of the game is this: you are not just a player. You are a creator.


GET THE BOOK

English · Español · Signed editions

English Edition · Launch Date
Welcome to the Game

Available in digital and print on Amazon. Middle grade / Young adult · Ages 9+ · English learners A2–B1.

Edición Española · Próximamente
COMING SOON
Bienvenido al Juego

La versión en español llega pronto. Únete a la newsletter para ser el primero en saberlo.

Signed Editions · Limited
LIMITED
Signed Copies

Limited signed editions handled personally by Marion Pandora. Availability is never guaranteed. Join the newsletter for first access.

Schools & Educators
A2–B1 ENGLISH
For Classrooms

Designed for English learners and reluctant readers. Ages 9–16. A story good enough that language learning happens without noticing.


The game begins

Are you ready?

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