Today, Mister Ri is thrilled to share a true gem from the murder mystery library: "Mountains of Madness: Crossroads of Conspiracies."
(If you would like to enjoy this game totally blind, you may buy a ticket to the next online session here)
This title stands as a cornerstone in Japanese murder mystery circles, back in the early days when such games were still pitched as "Werewolf with Roleplaying elements."
Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's "In the Mountains of Madness," this game likely struck a chord with Japanese audience by piggybacking the wide audience the Call Of Cthulhu TTRPG.
What sets this title apart from other Murder Mysteries is not only that its available for free, but also the designer's ongoing commitment to hosting and streaming sessions even until present time, drawing participants from all kinds of backgrounds including manga artists and VTubers.
However, a word of caution: visitng these gameplay streams or even his shop page may expose you to certain amount of spoilers, so proceed with care.
The case structure largely aligns with the vanilla case structure I've outlined in this post, however "Mountains of Madness" boasts two captivating twists, which are deeply connected to its narrative. These surprises, which I won't spoil here, elevate the experience for both game masters and players.
Having been captivated by this title myself, I'm excited to offer you the opportunity to experience this mystery first-hand.
Mister Ri is now hosting online Murder Mystery sessions.
Mountains of Madness: Crossroads of Conspiracy is available on 9th March with 2 timings.
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