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- Type Boxed Kit
- SKU ANONPARTYPACK-16
- Age Range 16 to Adult
- Minimum # of players 8 Suspects
- Max Players (Main Game) 16 Suspects (Kit A)
- Max # of players available 56: 32 Suspects, Up to 24 Team Roles (2 Teams, Various Kit Sizes)
- Difficulty Level Sherlock, 8/10
- Roles Co-Ed (See Host Character List for Ratio)
- Game duration 2 to 4 Hours Average (Flexible Timeline)
- Setting At the grand reopening of the restored Anonville Manor bed-and-breakfast, where an exclusive group of guests gathers in the estate’s legendary Majestic Ballroom.
- Interactive extras Fun Icebreaking Match-Up
- Vibe & Content Notes Traditional Mansion Dinner Party * Snarky Clean Chaos * Small Town Scandals * Mystery Host
A traditional mansion murder mystery party game for 8–16 players, ages 16 and up. Not for novices! This challenging game was created for players who are ready to do some serious investigating.
Kit Sizes & Pre-Game Websites:
Kit A: 8–16 Players (16 Suspect Roles)
Kit B: 8–24 Players (24 Suspect Roles)
Kit C: 8–32 Players (32 Suspect Roles)
Kit D: 8–40 Players (32 Suspect Roles and 8 Team Roles)
- Includes 8 duplicate, non-suspect news crew roles. See the host character lists for details.
- Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit C.
Kit E: 8–56 Players (32 Suspect Roles and 24 Team Roles)
- Includes 24 duplicate, non-suspect news crew roles. See the host character lists for details.
- Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit C.
For a different kit size, please contact us!
How the Kit Sizes Relate to the Downloadable Version:
- 16 players: Main game only
- 24 players: Main game plus Expansion Pack #1
- 32 players: Main game plus Expansion Packs #1–2
- 40 players: Main game, Expansion Packs #1–2, and 8 team roles
- 56 players: Main game, Expansion Packs #1–2, and 24 team roles
Traditional Mansion Murder Mystery Game Synopsis:
The historic Anonville Manor closed its doors years ago due to its growing need for restoration and persistent rumors of hauntings by boorish spirits. The previous owners abandoned the rundown property and never looked back.
A secretive entrepreneur later purchased the old bed-and-breakfast and restored the estate to its former grandeur. The new owner has assured the media that the manor is free of paranormal activity and has returned to the pristine condition it enjoyed during the days when it was frequented by the rich and famous.
The proprietor has chosen to remain anonymous, a decision the townsfolk find rather mysterious. An eclectic group of guests has received invitations to the grand reopening dinner party in the estate’s legendary Majestic Ballroom.
You are on the guest list. You are intrigued but apprehensive, as not everyone invited gets along, and sparks could fly.
This is where your story begins.
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Purchase the instant download edition for immediate access instead of the boxed kit.
Your boxed kit arrives professionally printed and prepared for easy hosting. The exact quantity of materials varies depending on the selected kit size.
Included in the Boxed Kit:
- Host Instructions, including the standard host booklet and a game-specific information sheet
- Professionally Printed Game Materials
- Character Materials, including the Host Character List, Guest List, and Clue Cards
- Solution Materials
- Envelopes and Other Required Game Components
- Optional Extras, such as the free invitation
- Envelopes are not sealed, even in the spoiler-free kits, in case the host needs to view the cards. Sealing envelopes before gameplay is optional.
- Select games may also include video content, bonus clues, or other interactive extras. Any game-specific extras will be listed above under Interactive Extras.
Some light assembly may be required with the standard version. For a spoiler-free, party-ready game, select the appropriate kit option above.
For immediate access to a print-at-home version, use the instant download link on the product page instead of purchasing the boxed kit.
Standard vs. Spoiler-Free Assembly
Standard Version
The standard version requires light assembly before the party. The host must fold and insert the cards for Rounds 1, 2, and 3 into the corresponding labeled envelopes.
Spoilers are limited to the Round 2 and Round 3 card bundles. If the host wishes to avoid seeing them, a trusted person who is not playing may fold and insert those cards. The remaining kit will still arrive prepared without exposing the host to spoilers.
Spoiler-Free Version
With the Spoiler-Free (Party-Ready) Preparation Option, the Round 1, 2, and 3 clue & solution cards are professionally folded and inserted into their designated envelopes, allowing the host to prepare for and host the party without any fear of viewing the spoiler content.
Pre-game character materials are not inserted into envelopes. This allows the host to add the players' contact information on the task cards while they are still arranged in a convenient stack, rather than removing them from envelopes and reinserting them afterward.
Included Assembly in Both Versions
Certain materials are inserted into their designated envelopes in every boxed kit, when applicable. These may include:
- Blackmail notes and other special messages
- Victim signs
- Forensic reports
- Scavenger hunt materials
- Other game-specific surprise items
Keep each bundle of envelopes together according to its label, such as Round 1, Round 2, or Round 3. Some envelopes may already contain game-specific materials, even when the remaining cards still require insertion.
With the standard kit, if an item has already been placed inside a designated character’s envelope, tuck it inside that character’s folded clue card before returning the card to the envelope. This helps ensure the player sees the additional item when the round begins.
Envelopes Are Not Sealed
Envelopes are left unsealed in both versions. This allows the host to review or adjust the materials if necessary, such as when a guest cancels at the last minute, and the host needs to confirm that all vital characters remain assigned.
The host may seal the envelopes before gameplay, but sealing is optional.
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We played this with adults and teens ages 14-17 and had the best time. The teens loved it, it sent us for twists, and the characters were so much fun. 10/10, we can't wait to do our next one
This was our first venture into hosting (or playing) a Murder Mystery and I cannot say enough great things about this game: characters are full of personality and well thought out; game materials (we bought the prepared package) was high quality and very well organized; instructions were crisp & clear; and the mystery itself was intriguing.
Including ourselves, we had 11 players. Reading the reviews, I was worried about the Sherlock rating of this game, but we had 4 players that nailed every part of the solution (place, weapon, room and motive), and several that got all but 1. Although I have no basis of comparison, 11 seemed to be a perfect number (probably anywhere between 8-12 would be) as we all had a chance to engage in fulsome conversations with each other to explore clues. Not sure how you interact with 32+ people, but a lot of hosts do it so it must work.
Leading up to the night of the party, I had a few clarifying questions and the mymysteryparty support e-mail was very responsive and helped me navigate through a few nuances.
We will definitely be purchasing another game.
We have used mymysteryparty.com for all of our murder mystery parties. This is our 6th annual and we are all so excited. We usually host about 20-25 friends but it has become such a popular party, we had to expand to 32 this time.
So excited to have this party
I used this game for my birthday on Saturday and it was so much fun! Everyone got into and got dressed up. It was a good challenge and kept us on our toes! I loved the story as well. I wish I could play it again!
I've done a few murder mystery parties from this company and they are by far the best. They have so many bells and whistles with their games and the mysteries are all different and fun to figure out who did it.
This game was very challenging and my group had a blast with it. The character's aren't elaborate, so big costuming isn't needed - just a few props and they were good to go.