What are the best scenarios for beginners?
Well, it’s been a long time coming, but here are some of the best Murder Mysteries for beginners.
There are many different types of marder mysteries that can be played in small groups, those that don’t require GMing, and those that are free to play, so you can find the one that is right for you.
Enjoy an authentic mystery in a high quality space in “Futagojima Kagurauta”
Number of people : 8-10 people
Time : 3.5 hours (including explanation and ending)
GM : Necessary.
Introduction Story:*Summarized from the official website
On an island called Futagojima, the morning after a ceremony held once every seven years, the bodies of two people were found: the chief priest, Takeru Ryogi, and Shouzo Funamori, a local authority figure, were found…
If you’re looking to play a Murder Mystery in the store, I highly recommend RABBITHOLE’s Futagojima Kagurauta (Harukage Kagura Song).
It’s a bit pricey at $4,000 per person, but it’s a great way to take your time and experience a superb mystery.
If you feel like you’re missing out on a small group Murder Mystery, you should definitely go to this show.
I can’t say anything about it as it is a spoiler, but you will be amazed and discover something that you can only experience here.
It’s easy to get into the world of “Who Killed the Demon King?
Number of people : 9
Time : 3 hours
GM : Necessary.
Introduction Story:*Summarized from the official website
When the heroes who defeated the Demon King return, they find three parties there.
Each party claims that they are the true heroes who defeated the Demon King, but who really defeated the Demon King…?
This is another storefront scenario, but I also recommend “Who Killed the Demon King?” by Jun Peyonen.
This one is a Murder Mystery set in a fantasy world, with the question “Who killed the Demon King? The content of the show is designed to discuss
It may feel a little different from your average Murder Mystery in some respects, but you can feel the ingenuity of the show to “entertain” the players anyway.
It is easy to remember the titles of the heroes and monks, so it is easy to get into the world of the show.
You can concentrate on the reasoning without having to remember the relationship between the characters and the setting.
There is also a work called “Who killed the hero” in a similar work, and I highly recommend this one as well.
The Death of General Byrd, which is free to play right now
プレーヤー5人、プレー時間1時間程度のお手軽なシナリオです。
マーダー・ミステリー・ゲーム フリーシナリオ『バード将軍の死』和訳公開 https://t.co/MQsm3VKF35
— T.Mizutani（中日翻訳者） (@T_Mizutani) 2019年9月11日
Number of people : 5
Time : 1 hour
GM : No need.
Introductory Story:.
As there is no official announcement, omitted.
If you want to enjoy a Murder Mystery in the comfort of your own home, General Burt is a great choice.
It’s free, ready to play and doesn’t require GMing.
It is a very standard Murder Mystery with no complicated rules.
Due to the short play time, it may not be enough for some players who are used to playing long Murder Mysteries.
A small group of people can enjoy “To the Promised Land”
マーダーミステリーオリジナルシナリオ「約束の場所へ」
初心者向けのシナリオです、プレイ時間約２時間、プレイ人数６人（GM不要）
ゲームマーケット春に出展します！
イラスト：@hyakuen3 #マーダーミステリー #ゲームマーケット #ゲムマ #ボードゲーム pic.twitter.com/9vGCIBI6Xr— Moaideas@マーダーミステリー (@MoaideasMystery) 2019年4月24日
Number of people : 6 people only
Time : 120-150 minutes
GM : No need.
Introduction Story:*Summarized from the official website
The players came to the villa with their friends to visit, and the day after the heavy rains, they learned that one of them had been found dead.
The players who were with the victim at the end of the game have to help with the investigation.
To the Promised Land is a moderately balanced Murder Mystery for the first time, both in terms of number of players and time spent playing.
The scenario was originally sold as a board game, but is now sold out, probably due to its rapid popularity.
It seems to be available at the Madamis House store, so if you’re interested in playing it, please contact them.
Link：https://bodoge.hoobby.net/market/items/1929
（sales site）
Link：http://werewolf-house.com/MurderMystery.html
（マダミスHOUSE）
Fujyoshi Mountain cottage (free), which can also be enjoyed online
「マーダーミステリー腐女子山荘殺人事件」の無料公開を開始しました
GMあり・なし両方に対応
スマホでのプレイに対応ホームページ上のシナリオを読み、選択肢ごとに別ページに飛びながらシナリオを進めていく形式です#マーダーミステリー#マダミ腐#腐女子山荘殺人事件https://t.co/5qYL3yAS1E pic.twitter.com/xba2cchYwl
— セカンドステラ (@secundusterra) 2019年10月27日
Number of people : 4
Time : 1 to 2 hours
GM : No need.
Introductory story:.
As there is no official announcement, omitted.
The core worldview of a female otaku’s manuscript camp may be selective for some people, but I recommend it as an easy, free to play scenario.
The original story was a hashtag that got buzzed about on twitter, “#Fujoshi Yama-so Murder Case,” and it became a hot topic of conversation because it was set up as a case of a murder when two geeks who didn’t know each other’s real names and backgrounds got together.
It’s a reverse-cap mine! The main visual is a catchy character who shouts “I’m not a geek!
No GM required, but there are a lot of geek terms, so you may need to search for them if you’re not knowledgeable.
Ready to play! The Dark Side of J. Moriarty, a full-blown mystery for a small group of people
Number of people : 5 (4 players + game master)
Time : Less than 2 hours
GM : Necessary.
Introductory story: *Quoted from the sales page
The story takes place in 19th century London. Invited to a nobleman’s house, Holmes and his friends receive a strange message card: “Watch out, one of these men is Moriarty in disguise. ‘Beware, one of these men is Moriarty in disguise’. Will you be able to stop Professor Moriarty’s objective?
This is a Murder Mystery with a small group of four players.
The characters have familiar names such as “Sherlock Holmes” and “Watson”, which makes it easy to get into the world of the game.
It’s a very well-developed scenario, and the feedback after playing the game will be very lively.
There is a fee for this game, but the price is low at 680 yen, so if you divide it among five players, you can play it for 136 yen per player.
You can also play this game online.
However, since this is a GM required scenario, you’ll need someone to read the scenario or bring an experienced player with you.
Link：https://booth.pm/ja/items/1640133
The Hundred Years of the Kingdom”, a profound worldview for slightly intermediate players
Number of people : 9
Time : 3.5 hours
GM : Necessary.
Introductory story: *Quoted from the sales page
A corpse was found in the former residence of Gingshenwangfu, which has been turned into a tourist attraction.
The real culprit and the hidden mysteries are… the culprit is among you!
It is not an exaggeration to say that “One Hundred Years of Royalty” by Mr. Diasipule is a Murder Mystery with a profound worldview and an enjoyable mystery.
The names of the characters are Chinese so it is hard to remember them and the worldview is based on China, but you can enjoy a very profound and dense scenario.
It is said to be the first Murder Mystery to be imported to Japan, so this is a scenario that you should definitely give it a try.
Link：http://www.dear-spiele.com/2019/07/15/oufu100/
Summary
Now, I’ve introduced you to some of the Murder Mysteries I recommend for beginners.
If there is a scenario that interests you, please try it out.
