The number of murder mystery role-playing venues in China is expected to reach 60,000 by the end of 2021, although many venues have been forced to close down due to poor management, according to media reports.
Observers say that top brands are needed to lead this emerging industry to the next stage as its current market volume currently exceeds 10 billion yuan ($1.5 billion). Meanwhile, the elimination of piracy in order to protect the intellectual property rights of scriptwriters will also be key to allowing the industry to thrive.