I hosted my first party and I was scared that if anyone could fail such a flawless package it would be myself. But this kit makes it so so easy and fun. Lots of room to make it your own and not cookie cutter, but always super straight forward! I can’t wait to host another one! Thanks Night of Mystery! – Elyzabeth Wolfe
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The most malevolent minds of history, myth, and horror have gathered under the Blood Moon for a night of treachery, trickery, and tyranny. This nefarious network of infamous evildoers only accepts the most wickedly worthy, and soon they will admit one more. But beware… not everyone will leave the night unscathed.
For in the midst of the chaos, one villain will meet a fate even they didn’t foresee—murdered in cold blood. Now, the rest must investigate the crime before another soul is lost to the shadows.
Could the killer be Maleficent, the wicked fairy whose thirst for power has finally crossed the line? Or Dr. Cannibal Lectern, whose appetite for control may have turned deadly? Perhaps it’s Cruelletta Spill, the ruthless fashion tyrant who won’t let anyone outshine her? Or maybe Jester, the chaotic trickster who never takes a joke too far… until now?
For 20-80 guests: at least 3 males, 6 females, 11 gender-neutral.
For 15-20 guests: 2-3 males, 6 females, 7-11 gender-neutral.
For 10-15 guests: TBD
For 8-12 guests: TBD
For 6-8 guests: TBD
* The upgrade is only able to upgrade the 15-20 guest version to the 20-80 guest version. The upgrade DOES NOT work with any other size of party.
For 20-80 guests: at least 3 males, 6 females, 11 gender-neutral.
For 15-20 guests: 2-3 males, 6 females, 7-11 gender-neutral.
For 10-15 guests: TBD
For 8-12 guests: TBD
For 6-8 guests: TBD
Clean versions are void of references to extra-marital affairs, alcohol and/or illegal drugs. Teens and/or more conservative groups often use clean versions for their mystery of choice.
* The upgrade is only able to upgrade the 15-20 guest version to the 20-80 guest version. The upgrade DOES NOT work with any other size of party.
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First-time host/hostesses need not be wary. Night of Mystery parties have everything you need to throw a successful party and are designed to be easy-to-run.
If you want to play along, you can! As host, you will want to read the host’s guide in full to ensure that you are setting the game up correctly WITHOUT letting you know who the murderer is!
Then sit back, relax, and enjoy the MURDER!
Excellent Question! And one that needs more explaining, please see the “How to Play” Page of our site and/or download a preview file to get a complete understanding of how our mysteries are run!
Yes. We have invitations you can download at any time to send out to your guests. (We recommend you do this before purchasing if you are unclear of your guest count.)
Once you order, you will have access to your party pdf as well as email invitations with character descriptions included for your guests. See a sample emailable invite with character description here.
YES! As host, you get to decide how much or little you know about the murder.
If you want to play along, you will want to read the host’s guide in full to ensure that you are setting the game up correctly WITHOUT letting you know who the murderer is in this murder mystery party game!
This will depend on (a) the version of party you order and (b) what you/they want to do at the party.
Some murder mystery party game rules say (generally the smaller 6-8 guest and 8-12 guest versions) have the victim rise and become the investigator after their “death.”
Since the victim does not know who murdered them, they can still play along and try to guess the murderer using their previous background knowledge and their money in order to bribe and blackmail others and derive their secrets from one another.
If you have a larger version, and you have not assigned the investigator (they are generally listed as the first person to eliminate for this reason), then the victim will need to become the investigator.
If you have assigned the investigator, but have an extra role that is not already filled, the victim can become this person (if you order the 20-80 player version, this will always be an option).
If the victim wishes to do nothing, they can do that as well. Some guests really enjoy playing along “dead” and trying to figure out who killed them.
