Hello! I hope that this might be a space to receive some advice or resources. Thank you for your help and consideration.
I'm currently planning a surprise murder mystery-like component for this year's Halloween dinner party. Off the bat, there will be around 35 guests.
I'm honestly not familiar with any murder mystery games or experiences. I do, however, have some ideas for the overall vibe I'm searching for. At one time, I completed this excellently produced Lovecraftian puzzle by Mysterious Package Company. I think that this overall concept is closer to what I'm hoping to find: an eerie and supernatural experience that could incorporate props, a group ritual, social deduction, and a mystery to uncover.
That Mysterious Package Company game really ticks the boxes, but it of course can't be played by 35 people. I've done a little research into Blood on the Clocktower, but it doesn't seem like it will work with this crowd. With the right total package, I know a local artist I can commission to finesse the art direction, set-dressing, and prop-making.
Any ideas? Thanks for your suggestions.