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Halloween Homicide in the town of Dark Cloud murder mystery party game

Deadly Intentions in Dark Cloud | Boxed Kit

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DARKCLOUD25PRP
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Description

Host a Spooktacular Halloween Murder Mystery Party! 

Step into the shadows of Shade Hallow Manor for a thrilling, clue-packed evening of murder, mystery, and mayhem! Perfect for Halloween gatherings, this immersive whodunit is designed for ages 13 and up and requires a minimum of 7 players—but can scale up to an astonishing 72+ players with our optional expandable team roles!

Want to stay spoiler-free?

Select the spoiler-free upgrade above and we’ll do the prep for you—our team will pre-stuff the clue envelopes for Rounds 1, 2, and 3 so you can host without accidentally uncovering secrets.
Prefer a hands-on approach? Choose the downloadable DIY version for a cheaper option and enjoy a little pre-party zen while assembling your kit at home.  The downloadable version does not come with this party pack - the products are not seamless and shouldn't be used together. Plus, you'll have all you need with the boxed set. 

Whether you're throwing a creepy costume bash or a candlelit mystery dinner, this game is your ticket to unforgettable Halloween fun. Will your guests survive the night… or become the next victim?

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This theme was revised on 5/9/25 and will not be seamless with previous versions.  

Helpful Links: 

Instant download version of the game (does not come with the boxed set - this is an alternative version if you want to DIY your kit). 

Example of a Boxed Set 

Game trailer video

Click here to view the sample game materials - see content, format, and example plotlines.

Kit A - 16 suspect players 

Host character list - characters #1-16 (The 16 suspect players are in all kit sizes.)

Free invitation for 16 players

Free Kit A, 16-player pre-game site

Kit B - 24 suspect players 

Host character list - characters #17-24 (this kit adds these suspects in addition to the 16 above)

Free invitation for 24 players

 Free Kit B, 24-player pre-game site

Kits C-F: Include the 24 suspect players + non-suspect, duplicated expandable team members (Dark Cloud Police and CBC News Crew)

Free invitation for Kits C-F -  24 suspects plus the expandable team players

- Kit C (32 players total) includes 4 Dark Cloud Police and 4 CBC News Crew members

- Kit D (40 players total) includes 8 Dark Cloud Police and 8 CBC News Crew members 

- Kit E (56 players total) includes 16 Dark Cloud Police and 16 CBC News Crew members 

- Kit F (72 players total) includes 24 Dark Cloud Police and 24 CBC News Crew members

 

Halloween murder mystery party boxed kit example.
Example of a boxed set.

Murder Mystery Synopis: 

Shade Hallow Manor is a crumbling old mansion in the misty town of Dark Cloud. Built in 1670 by a legendary writer named Shade Hallow, the manor once stood tall and proud—but now it’s worn down, overgrown, and full of ghost stories. Back in his day, Mr. Hallow was treated like a king. Everyone adored his spooky books and strange imagination.

The manor still holds pieces of its former beauty—arched windows, carved doors, and towering chimneys—but time and weather have taken their toll. The gardens are wild with weeds where roses and twisted topiaries once bloomed. The last of the Hallow family passed away over 300 years ago, and the townspeople took over the estate. But they never dared to fix it up… not with the rumors that Shade Hallow’s ghost still wanders the hallways.

The estate managers have hired crews to clean out the dust and cobwebs for the first time in centuries. They’re hosting a Halloween bash at the manor, hoping to turn it into a spooky bed and breakfast that will bring tourists—and money—to Dark Cloud. Most folks are excited, but not everyone agrees. Some say the manor is cursed and should be left alone.

You live in Dark Cloud, and you’re not quite sure what to believe. But like it or not, you’ve received an invitation to the party at Shade Hallow Manor. The moon is full, the air is thick with fog… and this is where your story begins.

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Additional Information
Minimum age:
13 years
Difficulty rating:
Moderate, 5/10
Gender of character roles:
Flexible
Minimum # of players:
7 players
Kit sizes:
4 different kit sizes, ranging up to a total of 40 players.
Expandable teams?:
Yes, kits C (10) & D (20) have expandable team players.
Date of publication:
2012. Last revised on October 2017
Unique content:
A few blackmail notes
Game license:
Single, private use. For the game license's Terms and Conditions, see below.
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Reviews

  • 5
    Totally fun, will do it again!

    Posted by Melissa A on Oct 27th 2019

    I made sure everyone committed, and then paid extra to everything printed and sealed. I’m glad I did, it was totally worth it! We setup The night before, I made a booking police station photo op, that we used when people came in. Add some candles, webs, covered the furniture in white sheets, and made punch that I put into novelty blood bags, and added black lights. Saturday, 6pm, Everyone got a name tag and took a pic. After everyone settled, we started round one, and people got into character. It was funny. We had drinks and apps. We broke for dinner, at about 7:30. We pre ordered pizzas. At 8pm we started round two, the motive and who was going to be the victim became pretty clear. That part was funny because we all looked at her and said you got any last words? And she flipped us off and went to become the victim. 8:20pm The timeline (where everyone was during the murder) part was harder, that’s where I would take half a star, but we ended up doing that as a group. We each took turns reading off where we were, then the detective read the forensic report, and we wrote our guesses down. I collected the cards. Everyone shared who they thought the killer was. Then round 3 cards went out and they read them in order. The last to read is the killer. Over by 9:30-10pm Everyone wants to do it again!

  • 5
    Hosted this one last year

    Posted by R.C. on Oct 8th 2016

    Our guests enjoyed the evening. The mystery was great, my guests got into their roles and had a lot of fun. I would highly recommend this. We are doing Hatter's Ball this year.

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