Bloodwood Masquerade Murder Mystery
$48.95
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Bloodwood Masquerade Murder Mystery
A masquerade ball murder mystery party game 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 over 130 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.
There are four PDF files to download with this game - a host instruction file, printable file, solution key, and an optional free invitation file.
This is a traditional, mingling, clue-based game for in-person groups. For virtually-formatted games that are ideal for video chat platforms, click here.
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).
*This game was last revised on 8/13/21.
Helpful Links:
- Host character list (main game 18 players - which is this purchase)
- Free, printable invitation for 18 players (main game)
- Expansion pack #1 (6 unique characters and 6 expandable teams - expand to 200+ with duplicated team players - purchased separately)
- Expansion pack #2 (16 unique characters - purchased separately, add after #1)
- Sample Game - view the clue cards and see the general format.
- Party Pack (Boxed set) version of the game
- Pre-game site for 18 player game
Other:
- Prop Emporium - there are many fun props, invites, etc.
- Gift Certificates - give a gift of fun.
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 find out 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 what will happen on this night when toxic people come together. You are alarmed, as you didn't purchase your ticket - it was placed in your mailbox in an unmarked envelope. Somebody wants you there, but you don't know why. This is where your story begins.
Hosting a large game:
(See host character lists for details):
- 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 15+ duplicate Magician's Assistants led by Lou Violet, Expansion Pack #1.
- Up to 15+ duplicate Makeup Artists led by Izzy Maroon, Expansion Pack #1.
- Up to 15+ duplicate Production Assistants led by Cass Chocolate, Expansion Pack #1.
- Up to 15+ duplicate Entourage Members led by Bruno Ivory, Expansion Pack #1.
- Up to 15+ 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 ~130+ 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, but not much further than that.
If you wish to host this (or any other) game for profit, you will need a commercial license or provide us with your 501C number for a charity fundraiser - click here.
- Minimum age:
- 14 years for difficulty - no foul language, sexual content, drug references
- Difficulty Rating:
- 6/10 - moderate difficulty level
- Gender of character roles:
- Flexible besides 2 optional males
- Number of players in main game:
- 8-18 players - all unique suspect roles
- Expansion packs (purchased separately):
- 6 unique suspect roles in Exp #1, 16 unique suspect roles in Exp #2
- Expandable team players:
- With the purchase of expansion pack #1 (purchased separately from the main game): Expands to 130+ players with team players (non-suspect team roles. Each team has a file to download and make copies of for the team members.) copies for each member of
- Date of publication:
- May 1st, 2014
Reviews
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These mystery party kits are great!
This was our 5th kids mystery party and it was great. Kids always have fun and the kit is easy to follow.
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So much fun!
We did this on New year's Eve. There was 10 of us male and female and we had so much fun. It was kinda easy to figure out who was the victim. That's the only bad thing I could say. They thought of everything and made planning so easy and fun.
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Fun interactive role play!
We had 9 guests playing who really got into the roles they were given. Every one of them was a first timer for live role play. I wished I had recorded some of the different interactions as they were legit. At one point I was afraid the neighbors might call the police because of the conversations that took place outside! We lit up the back yard and staged different seating arrangements there. We also rearranged the living, dining and family rooms to encourage movement and “private” conversations without people being on top of each other.
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Had so much fun
We had a blast dressing up and doing the mystery! I was the host and I was easily able to do it without seeing the results. It was funny because I ended up being the killer and didn't even know! ha!
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Party of the Year!
Due to Covid-19, my gf and I decided to host a murder mystery MASK-querade party for Halloween. It was only 15 people and we practiced plenty of social distancing and kept our masks on! This party will be the talk of the year! From the set up, the the mini games we played in between, the clues! Everyone got into character and really dressed up. This was such a flawless way to plan a party. This website thought of everything! We took all the suggestions and got some awesome props from the store. We made it very official! As the party host of the group I loved that all the hard work was done for me. We will be making this a tradition from here on out. I totally recommend it to anyone looking to have some fun inside activities to do during this crazy time we are experiencing.
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Fun! Fun! Fun
We played this with our « bubble group » for Halloween. We had a blast! Everyone really got into character which makes the night! Age ranges from 13 to 60. I have hosted a murder mystery In the past which helped planning for this event. If you are new to murder mysteries take your time and read through everything (lots of reading). Make sure not To partake in to many glasses of Punch if you are hosting as you will want To pay attention to make sure all the needed activities take place. I would definitely do another murder mystery again. We laughed all night
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Great time!!
We enjoyed a night at the ball! I purchased the downloadable version. Printed everything out my myself and organize the scripts for everyone. Took only about an hour to prepare everything. I used envelopes so make sure you purchase some in advance it made everything easier to hand out at the given times. My only thing though is I wish we had more people to play. We had the required amount of people but would have been more scandalous, haha, if we had more. We had 8 in our party so next time I will look for one that only accommodates that amount.
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Bloodwood murder mystery
We had a Blast playing this! I printed the game myself and we chose to do mardi gras themed masquerade. Our group was 18 Adults, we will be replaying with a smaller group of teens. Will definitely be purchasing another game very soon! I highly recommend. Seriously everyone ❤ it and can't wait to do another one!
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Great girls 15th birthday party
My daughter's friends had a blast unraveling the mystery at her 15th birthday party. We had 10 guests that grabbed ball gowns from older sister's closets and goodwill. We printed the invite on linen paper, rolled them like scrolls, tied with a black ribbon and delivered in person. The week of the party we sent out the pre-game cards and got the hype going as the girls texted and emailed the first parts of the story. We ordered masquerade masks in bulk online and put them at their table settings. The day of the party, we sent a pic of their place setting telling them the mystery was in motion and their place in the story was set to begin. They all came excited to join the story. We opted to print our own clues on cardstock and purchased some A2 envelopes to put them in. Printing them was a bit tricky, but google printing A2 envelopes DIY and it worked. Easy to print and prep. Then my husband was the butler, my other daughters and I were the maids, so we got to hear them acting the parts as we circulated with appetizers or served the meal. We decorated the den with tons of candles to set the castle feel, cast the Bloodworth Masquerade pic onto the bigscreen, and we played the Phantom of the Opera soundrack. Guests mingled and enjoyed the party. 4 of the 10 guests were able to guess who did it, so it wasn't super easy and not too hard for teens. The victim had a great time setting up the crime scene from the victim bag. We purchased bloody handprint decals for the bathroom mirror and caution tape. We got a toy dagger and a halo that lit with LED lights. She loved her role and even guessed her killer. All in all a great party. We even had a "mugshot" backdrop for photo opp and printed "I've been framed", "the butler did it" "I saw nothing", etc with fake handcuffs, a mugshot paper that said BLOODWORTH COUNTY JAIL with the date of the party - -all very fun. So worth the $ - great memories made! We will be doing another at Halloween with all 3 of my girls' friends.