Crime Scene Decor Pack
$39.95
Deadly Intentions in Dark Cloud murder mystery
$48.95
A fun Halloween murder mystery party for a minimum of 7 players, ages 13 & up in an old, haunted mansion setting All characters are gender flexible. The main game has 16 suspect roles and two characters can be expanded into two teams of up to 25+ players (non-suspect, duplicated team players) each. There is also an 8 suspect character expansion pack available (purchased separately). This is the instant download version of the game. No waiting, no shipping fees! For the party pack (boxed) version, click on the link in the helpful links section below.
This game was revised on 5/9/25. Previous versions will not be seamless. 4 suspects were added to the game.
Helpful Links:
Host character list- Free, printable invitation
- Sample game materials - view content, format and example plotlines.
- 8 character expansion pack - purchase separately
- Boxed version - My Mystery Party will prepare your party ready kit
- Free Pre-Game site at Your Mystery Party
- Commercial licensing - if you're hosting in public/for profit/as a benefit to your business/organization.
Murder Mystery Synopsis:
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.
- Minimum age:
- 13 years for difficulty. No sexual content, romance, foul language, alcohol abuse. But, it will be max difficulty for 13 years.
- Difficulty rating:
- Moderate, 5/10
- Gender of players:
- Flexible
- # of players:
- 7-16 players
- Expansion pack:
- 8 players
- Expandable?:
- The main game has two non-suspect teams of up to 25+ players each.
- Date of publication:
- 2012. Last revised on 5/9/25 and previous versions will NOT be seamless. (4 characters were added, as well)
- 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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Play Money
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Mystery Investigation Pens
$15.00
Reviews
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A great time!
I threw this murder mystery party for my husband birthday and we had a blast! The game was organized and very easy to follow, which I loved! I loved the idea suggestions! None of my guest had ever experienced a party like this so they were a little skeptical at first but once everyone got into it it was so much fun! I am about to order my second game for the kids for Halloween! Definitely a repeat customer here!
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Fun for our kids
Played with 7 kids—12 to 15... everyone had fun. The clues kept us guessing and the characters were really all very fun. Loved the unisex characters — maximum flexibility. We will buy another.
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Fun Family time!
We did this Dark Cloud mystery party for my birthday! It was fun and detailed. The whole family ebjoyed dressing up and getting into character. I am glad we started a week out because everyone had time to make their character their own. We will be doing this again!
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Murderous fun!
My friends and I enjoy a good murder mystery. We all dress up and really get into it. This was a great story and had a lot of us fooled til the very end. It was so easy to order this game online and then download the information for the parts, characters, costumes and narratives. Pretty easy to follow. The company will assist you if you have trouble with part of the story. We didn't need any assistance. But there were lots of fun and laughs! We decorated the house, but you don't have to. I will look to the company again for our next one! Thanks!
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GREAT
This was the first party that I hosted, and I wanted something that was going to be challenging since our party was older teen and early 20 somethings. Well this was fantastic. I was a main character and had no idea what was going on which I loved. Since it was our first time it was rough around the edges, but it was the best party I've had in a while. It was also more difficult than I was expecting, and yet some of the guests still got it correct. Plenty of red herrings and the black mail notes were so cool. 100% would reccomend.
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Awesome
This is probably the 5th one I've ever hosted and it was a great one. Instructions were clear and easy to follow. Even the older guest had a great time!