A Free Full-Quality Cyberpunk Murder Mystery Kit You Can Host Tonight

Most murder mystery parties stick to Victorian manors or 1920s speakeasies. Neon Requiem: The 2035 Protocol takes you somewhere different: a rain-soaked cyberpunk future where corporate executives, neural interfaces, and organized crime collide in a penthouse murder investigation.

This is a complete, professional-quality mystery kit for 8 players. And it's completely free.

At a Glance


Players	8 (all essential to the plot)
Time	3–4 hours
Preparation	~2 hours
Complexity	Moderate
Setting	Modern cyberpunk / 2035 New Seattle

The Mystery

New Seattle, 2035. Eight executives gather in the penthouse suite of Helix Dynamics corporate tower for what should be a routine retreat. Victor Ashford, the CEO, has just completed an audit and discovered something worth killing for.

By 10:50 PM, Victor is dead in his private server room, cyanide delivered through his neural interface charging dock. The killer is one of the seven people with access, motive, and technical knowledge to execute this precise murder.

Neon Requiem: The 2035 Protocol

Why Cyberpunk Works for Mystery Parties

Modern Relatability: Your guests understand corporate politics and tech culture without needing history lessons about Victorian customs or prohibition-era slang. This means faster immersion and more natural roleplay.

Easier Atmosphere Creation: No period costumes or antique props required. Neon lighting, electronic music, and modern tech devices create the cyberpunk aesthetic. Most hosts find this significantly easier than recreating historical settings.

Fresh Clue Possibilities: Neural interfaces, encrypted communications, and biometric security create clue types impossible in traditional mysteries. The charging dock murder weapon could only exist in this world, making the investigation feel unique.

Everything You Need to Host Tonight

This isn't a teaser or demo. It's a complete, professional-quality mystery kit you can download and host immediately.

Eight Fully Developed Characters

What you get: Complete character sheets with backstories, motivations, secrets, personality traits, and dialogue styles.

Why it matters: No improvisation required. You can confidently assign characters knowing each player has a clear role with depth. First-time hosts appreciate not having to fill in gaps or explain unclear motivations.

Example: Marcus Chen, the VP of Infrastructure and the killer, isn't just "the murderer." He's a fourteen-year veteran who fell into underground gambling, spiraled into debt, started embezzling to cover losses, and finally murdered Victor when the CEO discovered the theft. His sheet includes specific mannerisms and personality traits that make him easy to play.

A Murder Method That Makes Sense

What you get: A technically plausible murder using neural interface technology specific to this world.

Why it matters: Guests can solve it through logical investigation rather than random guessing. The method fits the setting so well it feels inevitable in hindsight.

Example: Marcus poisoned Victor's charging dock during routine maintenance. When Victor connected his neural interface that night, cyanide-laced contact paste delivered a lethal dose through the interface ports. Only someone with Marcus's infrastructure access and technical knowledge could have done it.

Sixteen Investigation Clues

What you get: Two rounds of clues including gambling debt notices, audit trails, access logs, and physical evidence, plus strategic red herrings.

Why it matters: Creates a real investigation where guests piece together evidence rather than waiting for reveals. Red herrings (like other characters' financial issues) make the mystery satisfying to solve without being impossible.

Example: The gambling debt notice in Marcus's apartment, the audit trail showing embezzlement, and access log discrepancies all point toward him. But Priya also borrowed company money, and Derek had a heated argument with Victor, keeping multiple suspects viable until the evidence accumulates.

Complete Timeline and Locations

What you get: Seven key events from 7:15 PM through 11:30 PM, plus nine detailed locations from the penthouse lounge to the server room crime scene.

Why it matters: You don't have to invent or track anything. The timeline provides structure for pacing the evening, and location descriptions help you set scenes without extensive preparation.

Host Guide and All Materials

What you get: Step-by-step hosting guide, character sheets for 8 players, clue distribution instructions, complete solution for the reveal, and both printable PDFs and digital versions.

Why it matters: ~2 hours of preparation covers everything. Read the guide, print or share materials, and you're ready to host. No guesswork about timing, reveals, or facilitation.

Why We're Giving This Away

You might be wondering why we're offering a complete, professional-quality mystery for free. The answer is simple: we want you to experience what's possible.

Most people's only exposure to murder mystery parties is through those boxed kits from the 1990s. Generic characters. Predictable plots. One-size-fits-all structures that don't quite fit anyone. We're not knocking them. They served their purpose. But the medium has evolved.

Neon Requiem demonstrates what modern mystery creation looks like. It shows the depth of characterization possible when mysteries are crafted with intention. It proves that unusual themes not only work but often work better than traditional ones. It gives you a baseline for quality.

And honestly? We think once you host this mystery and see your guests fully immersed in this cyberpunk world, you'll understand why bespoke, thoughtfully crafted mysteries represent the future of this art form.

Who This Is For

First-Time Hosts with Casual Players

If you've never hosted a mystery party, this is your starting point. The host guide walks you through every step, from preparation through facilitation to the final reveal. You'll spend about 2 hours getting ready, then guide your friends through a 3-4 hour experience.

Your guests don't need to be experienced roleplayers. The characters are clear enough that anyone comfortable at a dinner party can play them. The modern setting means no one needs to learn historical context or unfamiliar social customs. You show up, follow the guide, and by the end of the night you'll feel like you've been hosting mysteries for years.

This is your zero-risk opportunity to discover if mystery hosting is something you enjoy.

Event Hosts Who Want Modern, Dramatic Mysteries

If you host events professionally or frequently, you know how tired traditional themes can feel. Another Victorian manor. Another 1920s speakeasy. Your guests have done them.

Neon Requiem shows what modern mystery creation looks like. Deep characterization. Narrative sophistication. A murder method that could only work in this specific world. The cyberpunk setting creates atmosphere more easily than period themes (no costume hunting or antique props), while feeling fresh enough that your guests will remember this event.

This sample demonstrates the quality standards and attention to detail you can expect from bespoke mysteries crafted for specific groups and occasions.

The Technical Specs

Before you download, here's what you need to know:

Player Count: 8 players (all characters are essential to the plot)
Estimated Duration: 3-4 hours including dinner
Complexity: Moderate (perfect for mixed experience levels)
Setting: Indoor, modern (no special venue required)
Preparation Time: ~2 hours
What's Included: Complete digital kit with printable materials

The mystery is delivered as a downloadable ZIP file. Inside, you'll find PDFs organized by character, a host guide, clue sheets, and supplementary materials. Everything is formatted for easy printing or digital sharing.

What Hosts Are Saying

We've been testing this mystery with hosts for the past month. Here's what they're telling us:

"I'd never hosted a party like this before. The guide was so detailed I felt confident the entire time. My friends are already asking when we're doing another one."

"We run quarterly team events and this was the smoothest mystery we've done. The cyberpunk setting meant we didn't need period costumes or vintage props. Just dimmed the lights and put on synthwave music."

"My guests solved it in about 3.5 hours, which was perfect timing. The clues were challenging but fair. Nobody felt lost, and the red herrings worked exactly as intended."

"The character depth surprised me. Everyone stayed in character all evening because the backstories and motivations were so clear. Best roleplay I've seen at a mystery party."

"Finally, something that isn't Victorian or 1920s. The modern setting made everything click faster. My tech industry friends related to the corporate dynamics immediately."

Download It Now

Download the complete free kit, no signup required, and host tonight.

This is a permanent free resource. No email. No credit card. No catch. Just a complete, professional-quality mystery kit ready to print or share digitally.

The mystery is delivered as a downloadable ZIP file containing PDFs organized by character, a host guide, clue sheets, and supplementary materials. Everything is formatted for easy printing or digital sharing.

Download the complete Neon Requiem mystery kit now and see what modern murder mystery parties can be. Then, when you're ready to create something bespoke for your own group, start creating your custom mystery.