Abby Manor Masquerade Ball Murder Mystery

A masquerade ball murder mystery party game for 8-18 players, ages 14 and up due to difficulty. There are two expandable characters to expand to as many optional characters as you need! There is also an expansion pack available with an additional 6 unique players that can expand with teams to over 144 players. This is the instant download upon purchase version of the game - no waiting, no shipping fees! You will have everything needed to play the game upon purchase - nothing has to be shipped.  Easy to host, easy to prepare.  For the boxed version, see below under 'helpful links.' 

There are four PDF files to download with this game - a host instruction file, printable file, solution key, and an optional free invitation file.  You must use Adobe Reader (free software that you can download at Adobe.com) to view the PDF file, as a PDF is an Adobe product. 

Format: this is a traditional, mingling, clue-based game (downloadable version) for in-person groups. For virtually-formatted games that are ideal for video chat platforms, click here.

Gifting: the standard game license does not allow transfers, so you cannot purchase a download as a gift. For gifts, click here for gift certificates, or use the link below for the boxed version of the game (party pack). 

Murder Mystery Helpful Links:

Host character list

Free, printable invitation

Sample game materials

6 character expansion pack (Purchased separately, has expandable teams to cover more players)

Boxed version (Our staff will prepare your kit)

Free, pre-game site at Your Mystery Party

Pinterest Board - DIY food and decor

Murder Mystery Synopsis:

The Anonville Historical Society is hosting the annual masquerade charity event known as The Abby Manor Masquerade Ball. The estate, built in 1842, requires constant maintenance and restoration due to the age of the property, and because it is the town of Anonville's treasured landmark.  

This event is the talk of the town and attracts the most intriguing party guests. It will be an exciting evening full of glam and glitz as the guests reveal their fabulous masquerade masks! You have purchased a ticket to the ball, and this is where your story begins.

How to Host a Large Game:

• 18 unique players from the main game.
• 6 unique players from expansion pack #1 (purchased separately)
• Up to 25 duplicate Federal Agents led by Jamie Bond, Main Game.
• Up to 25 duplicate Reporters led by Tele N. Ewe, Main Game.
• Up to 25 duplicate Entourage Members led by Jon Volta, Expansion Pack #1 
• Up to 25 duplicate Henselman Family Members, Expansion Pack #1
• Up to 25 duplicate Bodyguards led by Malev O. Lent, Expansion Pack #1 
• Up to 25 duplicate Sous Chefs, led by Ramsey Gordon Expansion Pack #1
• Up to 25 duplicate Historical Society Members Expansion Pack #1
• Up to 25 duplicate Anonville Police Officers Expansion Pack #1

If you wish to host this (or any other) game for profit, in public, &/or as a benefit to your business/brand/organization, you will need a commercial license - click here.