A seasonal, interactive game centers around a fictional crime occurring during the Halloween period. Participants assume roles to investigate the fabricated death, using clues and interrogations to deduce the perpetrator. A typical example involves guests dressing up as characters, receiving background information, and following a script or improvising based on provided information to solve the staged homicide.
The appeal of such immersive events lies in their ability to foster social interaction, encourage creative problem-solving, and provide entertainment steeped in the atmosphere of the holiday. Historically, these events built upon parlor games of deduction and storytelling, evolving into elaborate themed parties that capitalized on the cultural fascination with mystery and the macabre, particularly accentuated during the autumn season.