Description
A murder mystery party game in a masquerade ball theme for 8-18 players, ages 14 and up due to difficulty. This is an in-person, face-to-face formatted game. Characters are flexible gender, so this game may be played co-ed, all female or all male. There are two expansion packs available (purchased separately) to include 40 unique player roles. Also, the game is expandable to up to 200+ players with duplicated team players.
This is the instant download version of the game, you will have everything needed to play within the download, and there's nothing to ship, so you avoid shipping fees. No waiting, just download, print, prepare and play! Don't want to prepare your game? No worries - for the party ready pack (boxed set), click on the link below in the helpful links section.
INCLUDED: 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).
Helpful Links:
Bloodwood Masquerade Ball Decor Kit
6+ character Expansion pack #1 - Purchased separately
16 character Expansion pack #2 - Purchased after Expansion pack #1
Boxed version - My Mystery Party will prepare your party ready kit
Pinterest board - more DIY food and decor
Direct your guests here - the corresponding pre-game site at Your Mystery Party
Murder Mystery Synopsis:
Bloodworth Falls is an isolated town plagued with scandals. The townsfolk bicker in the streets, and many believe the local government is corrupt. Nevertheless, the mayor is hosting a mysterious masquerade ball in the old Bloodwood Castle. The tickets to the event have sold out in record time. The townspeople are curious to discover why the mayor would put effort into doing something positive in this hopeless town of gloom. Anticipation for the event hangs thickly in the air, and many are already hunting for the perfect mask.
You are worried about what will happen when toxic people come together this night. You are alarmed, as you didn't purchase your ticket - somebody placed it in your mailbox in an unmarked envelope. Somebody wants you there, but you're unsure why. This is where your story begins.
How to Host a Larger Party:
- 18 unique players from the main game.
- 6 unique players from expansion pack #1 (purchased separately)
- 16 unique players from expansion pack #2 (purchased separately)
- Up to 20+ duplicate Magician's Assistants led by Lou Violet, Expansion Pack #1.
- Up to 20+ duplicate Makeup Artists led by Izzy Maroon, Expansion Pack #1.
- Up to 20+ duplicate Production Assistants led by Cass Chocolate, Expansion Pack #1.
- Up to 20+ duplicate Entourage Members led by Bruno Ivory, Expansion Pack #1.
- Up to 20+ duplicate Mobsters led by Maria Lime, Expansion Pack #1.
This instantly downloadable game accommodates 40 unique players by using both expansion packs and an additional yet optional ability to expand to over ~140+ guests by using teams (duplicate players) with expansion pack #1. View the character list of expansion pack #1 for further details. The game may expand above 200 by adding more expandable team players, but not much further than that.
Commercial Licensing:
If you wish to host this (or any other) game for profit &/or in public &/or as a benefit to your organization or business - you will need a commercial license.
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Reviews
83 Reviews
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Fun Characters
Okay, who doesn't love playing a good villain? I got this to throw a work party for my pharmacy team. It's a high stress job and we needed to do something to unwind. There's something cathartic about playing a bad guy, and boy howdy was this a room full of the most awful bleep-holes you ever met! My team got SO into character. We were out in public, in a restaurant, and they were having so much fun and were so deep into the story that they completely refused to break character, no matter what happened. The party was two weeks ago and they're still talking about it. The plot is good, of course, and the game flows easily, but what really sells this one is the characters. The awful, awful, fun characters. Rock your bad side and give it a try.
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This was great!
This was the first time I have done a mystery party! It was very easy and had step by step instructions. I did this for my daughter’s 15th birthday. I had 16 girls and they loved it. They stayed engaged the entire time. Lasted about 3 hours.
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First Mystery Party
This was a fun filled evening! I found the directions very helpful and the step by step guides helped to make the party run smoothly. Had so much fun, that we're looking to host another party this fall.
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Excellent party!
I purchased this set for my daughter's 14th birthday party. It was so easy to set up and the kids had an absolute blast! I would definitely purchase from you all again!
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The Bloodwood Masquerade Murder
This was my very first Murder mystery dinner party I had for my co-workers. It was everyone's first one as well so we all just winged it so to speak. We did the pre party messages and calls as well. I had the full on appetizers, dinner and desert for them. It was so much fun and they all did so well in their role playing, not to mention the dress up as well. Great plot. Thank you, LA
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Nothing but good feedback!
I did this for my 18yr olds bday party. We just did the 8 main characters. All girls. It worked out so good! Everyone got so into it, from costumes to characters. The look of fear when certain people walked towards then, nervousness when they were hiding secrets, and wide eyes when they heard gossip about others had me in tears laughing. I hosted, but didn’t participate since it’s my second party. Maybe I’ll join in the next.. but hosting is so much fun! I highly recommend this one. I was wondering why so many others stayed to play with females and now it makes sense. Not that guys can’t get into gossip, but I think females can enjoy the roles much more. It flows on its own and the story builds itself with little to no help. So a big yes for me.. and definitely doing more in the future. Thank youuu!
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Party for tweens
My tween hosted a murder mystery birthday party. The group loved it and had an amazing time. The game play itself was fun and the storyline was pretty good. I would recommend it. Easy character costumes too which was perfect for a younger group.
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Bloodwood Masquerade Murder Mystery
We got this for my daughter’s 16th birthday party. It was mixed gender and I heard MANY comments of how much fun they had playing it. The mystery was difficult enough that the murderer was a surprise at the end to all but a couple. It was fairly simple to put together and pretty easy to host. I only hosted (did not play) and just made sure to listen in to know when to go to the next round.
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Fun BUT Round2
This was our second mystery party. Like all the reviews say- we had so much fun-especially if everyone participates. My family I extra-but this mystery was not like the first. Everyone started looking around for an event to happen so it was hard for any player to get out without being seen- too suspicious! It was a little harder for whodunnit to be determined but the flow was not as good as the disco. Anyway, these are well done and require prep work. This time instead of envelopes for each player I folded the paper and left the name and round exposed-much easier, not as spectacular. I do recommend the game-especially to an all girls/ladies gathering! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FROM MMP STAFF: Our author does try to switch up the format a bit for our return hosts (which is a large % of our hosts). Why not try a Last Will game next? There is no victim claimed in round two for them to look for - and then you can do a two- victim game after that! Keep the fam guessing. Thanks for enjoying our games, we appreciate you.
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Great product
I ordered this for my teenage daughter’s birthday party. The kids had a blast!
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Awesome night
this was so much fun! Can't wait to do it again. Love the names for the characters
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Great with a class of grade 9's
I used this game to have some fun just before Halloween with my grade 9 class. They have English as their second language and I did have to help some of the students, but for the most part, it was great fun. I put out snacks and extra activities (cards, mastermind, face painting, balloon twisting) so they would talk to one another more naturally... but they were instructed not to stay in one place too long and try to speak to everyone at the party. We did it in 2h but it would have been better if we had had a bit more time 2.5-3h. Lots of fun, the kids had a great time!
