# Western-Themed Online Mystery Games Murder in the Midwest is a Thrilling Interactive Online Game By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-05-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-in-the-midwest References: [secretnyc.co](https://secretnyc.co/online-murder-mystery/) & [feverup](https://feverup.com/m/87067?utm_source=secretnyc&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=87067_nyc&utm_content=online-murder-mystery) 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. Image Credit: Secret NYC ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Online Mystery Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop immersive and interactive virtual reality murder mystery games for a more intense and realistic gaming experience. - **At-home Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative online platforms or apps that allow players to easily host and participate in interactive games from the comfort of their own homes. - **Live-action Roleplaying:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: combine live streaming technology and theatrical acting to create immersive and engaging murder mystery experiences that blur the line between reality and fiction. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate augmented reality technology into murder mystery games to enhance the player's immersion and interactivity. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop interactive murder mystery events or experiences that can be enjoyed both in-person and virtually, allowing a wider audience to participate. - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize online platforms and virtual event technologies to create and host virtual murder mystery parties, providing a unique and engaging experience for participants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Mystery Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crime-scene-investigator.md) - [Fairytale Mystery Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fairytale-files-interactive-murder-mysteries.md) - [Virtual Escape Room Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masters-of-mysterys-help-save-christmas.md) - [Cocktail-Themed Murder Mysteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-on-the-rocks.md) - [Murder Mystery Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-on-the-underground.md) - [Premium Game Night Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-nightinabox-experience.md) - [Murder Mystery Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-perfect-bite.md) - [Multimedia Treasure Hunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madoks-interactive-treasure-hunt.md) - [Co-Created Murder Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-onioninspired-murder-mystery-game.md)