Murder Off The Field
Setting the Scene
Football Murder Mystery Party
After making the playoffs but finishing just short of a Super Bowl birth, the Pitbulls are ready to
celebrate the highlights of their season!
As the team’s players, coaches, and league comrades gather for a season ending party, there is no shortage of scandal.
From debating who is to blame for the season ending interception, to the talk of player trades and speculation about the star quarterback returning or retiring this year — there is no topic off the table.
What the guests don’t realize is — not only is the future of the team at stake, but so is the future of one of the guests! Someone will perish in a fatal party penalty!
Will it be the social media-savvy wide receiver — who has sent his last tweet?
The rookie quarterback who will never get a chance to shine?
The offensive coordinator who has made one too many bad play calls?
Or possibly the ever-calculating coach whose moves
in free agency may cost him his life?
As the clock winds down on the evening, a culprit will try to sneak in one final play to avoid being caught in this football murder mystery game. With a fourth down and one final clue to uncover, it is up to the party guests to catch a murderer before he goes free!
Where to Start
- Purchase this Mystery
- Download the Printable/Digital Kit
- Print Your Kit and Start the Fun!
What’s in Our Printable / Digital Kit
- Character Sheets
Juicy secrets, wild motives, and unique roles for every guest. - Host Guide
Easy, step-by-step instructions to run the show like a pro. - Game Materials
Clues, evidence, and everything to solve the case. - Invites & Decor
Printables to build hype and set the scene. - Awards
Certificates for Best Costume, Super Sleuth & more!
How to Play this Mystery
This quick video gives you the rundown on how Night of Mystery parties work. For the nitty-gritty details, be sure to download the intro file that matches your specific mystery — it’s got everything you need to host like a pro.
Guest Breakdown
For 15-20 guests: 15-20 gender-neutral.
For 10-15 guests: 10-15 gender-neutral.
This mystery football game is formatted with no sexes. While the NFL currently only has male players, this football murder mystery is formatted so that any gender can play any part. There are no gender-specific pronouns.
Riley Rodgers
League Commissioner
Officially in charge of the league, Rodger will not let anyone dictate how he runs the league or cheat it in any fashion.
Robbie Robbins
Pitbull Head Coach
With fighting players and coaches, Robbie has some tough decisions to make on how to lead their team moving forward.
Joe Baller
Starting Quarterback
With Joe’s football legacy on the line, will this be the year Joe finally hangs up their cleats?
Beck Jones
Rookie Quarterback
Opinionated, assertive, and eager to start for the team, this rookie can’t wait to play!
Nick Nailer
Linebacker
Upset about how the season ended, will Nick build upon the past or feel the need to start over?
Sam Givens
Wide Receiver
Joe Baller’s go-to receiver, some think Sam’s phenomenal success has helped the team while others will argue it has hurt it.
Tommy Tomlinson
Pitbull General Manager
Beck Jones
Wide Receiver
Biggie Baller
Joe and JuJu Baller’s Parent
Crunchy Numbers
League Statistician
Jerry McGuire
Sports Agent
Ryan Rebel
Pitbull Offensive Coordinator
Brady Cadey
Free Agent Quarterback
JuJu Baller
Gladiators Quarterback
Sawyer Yells
Superfan
Slick Rickie
Sports Bookie
Avery Minsell
Backup Quarterback
Rory Swanson
Free Agent Quarterback
Care Bradshaw
Sports Commentator
Shannon Stripes
Referee
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.
“I purchased the Night Of Mystery packet for a work team building event. All of my co-workers said it was the best team event they’ve been to. The packet was very straightforward and had so many ideas and tips to help make running the event super simple. Highly recommend!”
“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 onell! Thanks Night of Mystery!”
“I’ve had three parties over the years. This year we will be doing it again! Normal parties have their groups. High school over there, church over there, family over there. Well with the murder mystery dinner there is none of that. Plus your free to not be you for the night. Every party has been a success! Last one we had over 100 people come.”
“This was the BEST team event we’ve ever done. It was inclusive, creative, and so easy to execute with your kit. Everyone had a blast!”
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