Red Herring Games recently launched an online, murder mystery game to keep all inquisitive home-bound players intrigued, called Murder in the Midwest! The interactive game will take place on Saturday, May 16th, and Friday, May 22nd and that asks players to use their detective skills to unlock the secrets of the hot, dusty town of Tombstone. The at-home game will take place on Zoom and players will join the inspector team to question six suspects (actors live on air) and review the evidence to solve a murder that takes place at the Crazy Horse Saloon.
Tickets are available for $6 USD and players must be at least 21 years of age with a valid government ID.
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What's Driving This Trend
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