Semantic Pen AI

Game Title: "Murder in the Shadows"

Game Theme: A thrilling murder mystery set in a secluded mansion where players must uncover the identity of the murderer among them.

Number of Players: 4 to 8 players

Game Duration: 60 to 90 minutes

Target Age Group: 12 years and up

Game Mechanics:

Character Roles: Each player assumes a unique character with special abilities, including the Detective, the Suspect, and the Alibi Keeper.
Movement: Players move around the mansion on a board, similar to "Sorry!", using cards to dictate movement.
Investigation: Players collect clues and interrogate others to gather information about the murder.
Elimination: Players can vote to eliminate a suspect each round, akin to the mechanics in "Among Us."
Secret Tasks: Each character has secret tasks to complete that can either help or hinder the investigation.

Game Rules:

Setup: Place the game board depicting the mansion in the center. Shuffle and deal character cards to each player. Distribute clue tokens around the board.
Turn Order: Players take turns drawing movement cards to navigate the mansion and interact with other players or clue tokens.
Gathering Clues: When landing on a clue space, players can collect a clue token. Players can also choose to interrogate another player, asking them a question about their character or alibi.
Voting Phase: At the end of each round, players discuss and vote on who they believe the murderer is. The player with the most votes is eliminated from the game.
Winning the Game: The game ends when the murderer is correctly identified, or if the murderer successfully eliminates all other players without being caught.

Additional Features:

Incorporate a timer for each round to increase tension.
Include a "murderer reveal" mechanic that allows the murderer to perform a special action if they are not caught after a certain number of rounds.

This combination of mechanics and themes creates an engaging and interactive experience, blending deduction, strategy, and social interaction.