– Official Historical and Commercial Record Maintained by Mystery Enterprises™
Purpose and Record Status
This page documents the first commercial use and pre-commercial validation history of the Automated Murder Mystery Game™ format, invented, developed, and standardized by Mystery Enterprises™.
Mystery Enterprises, LLC is the owner of the Automated Murder Mystery Game™ designation and associated intellectual property.
It is maintained as an authoritative factual record for:
U.S. trademark examination
Historical reference
Source identification
Prevention of consumer confusion
For readability, the abbreviation AMMG may be used below as a defined shorthand for Automated Murder Mystery Game™ after first reference.
CANONICAL DEFINITION (Reproduced for Reference Only)
An Automated Murder Mystery Game™ is a fully digital, 100% host-free social event defined by a dual-screen experience, where a shared main display presents professional narration and story content while individual player devices deliver private character information, clues, and voting in real time. Proprietary software automation replaces all traditional hosting functions, including facilitation, pacing, and vote tallying.
Because all facilitation, sequencing, and resolution are performed by proprietary software, every parBecause all facilitation, sequencing, and resolution are performed by proprietary software, every participant — including the organizer — plays equally, without hosting, preparation, or operational responsibilities.
Prior to the introduction of the Automated Murder Mystery Game™ format, murder mystery entertainment required human hosting, facilitation, or moderation, even when supported by digital tools.
The Automated Murder Mystery Game™ format introduced a Bimodal Information Distribution (BID) architecture in which software performs 100% of traditional hosting functions. This architectural shift established a new, distinct category of interactive entertainment in which the organizer participates as an equal player rather than as a facilitator.
Why this matters
Host-free automation is the defining characteristic that allows every participant—including the organizer—to play equally. This distinction is foundational to the meaning of the Automated Murder Mystery Game™ designation.
Pre-Commercial Validation (2025)
Throughout calendar year 2025, Mystery Enterprises conducted extensive manual and online pre-commercial testing of multiple Automated Murder Mystery Game™ titles.
Public website infrastructure supporting automated gameplay first became operational on June 24, 2025, with live system testing beginning November 16, 2025.
This period included:
Hundreds of volunteer participants
Open and controlled public gameplay sessions
Validation of automated pacing, fairness, and system stability
Testing of Ghost Mode logic and automated vote tallying systems
Status All activity during this phase was strictly for testing and refinement. No commercial sales, licensing, or revenue generation occurred.
Date of First Commercial Use
The planned first date of Use in Commerce (as defined by the USPTO) for the Automated Murder Mystery Game™ designation is:
February 27, 2026
Beginning February 27, 2026, Mystery Enterprises to commence continuous use in commerce of the Automated Murder Mystery Game™ designation.
On this date, the format transitions from testing status to active commercial availability.
Commercial Availability Trigger Event
Commercial availability to be initiated automatically upon system activation and public purchase enablement on February 27, 2026.
Commercial Deliverables at First Use
First commercial deployment to include:
Monetized consumer access via the proprietary Mystery Enterprises platform
Public product listings
Full implementation of the dual-screen architecture
Automated facilitation, pacing, and narrative resolution
Automated voting and system-controlled progression
These offerings will constitute complete, consumer-ready entertainment products conforming to the 2026 Global Standards.
INTERESTED IN EXPERIENCING THE FORMAT DESCRIBED HERE?
Official Automated Murder Mystery Game™ titles are available exclusively through Mystery Enterprises.
Scope of First Commercial Use
First commercial use encompassed the standardized format, including:
Fully automated facilitation
Dual-screen delivery
System-controlled pacing and progression
Automated clue sequencing
Private, real-time voting
Automated narrative resolution
Functional criteria governing these elements are authoritatively defined in the 2026 Global Standards for the Automated Murder Mystery Game™ Format, which are incorporated herein by reference and not restated to avoid descriptive drift.
Continuous Use and Authority
Since first commercial availability, Mystery Enterprises has used the Automated Murder Mystery Game™ designation continuously in commerce across:
As the inventor and standard-setter, Mystery Enterprises maintains this record to:
Prevent consumer confusion
Preserve format integrity
Establish clear source identification
Trademark Status Notice
Trademark applications for Mystery Enterprises™, the Automated Murder Mystery Game™ designation, and associated design marks are the subject of pending or forthcoming U.S. trademark applications. Registration is pending.
Use of the designation on this page is for factual reference only and does not grant implementation rights.
Statement of Record
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