Murder at Skull Manor Costume Ball murder mystery

A fun Halloween murder mystery party for 8-12 guests, ages 13+ due to difficulty. 45 unique character roles with all three expansion packs (purchased separately) and main game. Expansion packs will expand to accommodate 225 guests (see outline on how to host a large party below). This is the instant download upon purchase version of the game - no waiting and there's nothing to ship, so you avoid shipping fees! You will have everything you need in the PDF file to play the game.  Easy to host, easy to prepare. 

You will receive a host instruction file, solution file, and a printable file, as well as an expandable team file that is optional to use. For the free invitation, scroll down to helpful links. 

This game was updated on 10/13/22

Helpful Links:

Click here to view the character list!

Click here for the free, printable invitation!

Click here to view sample game materials.

Click here to view the 12 character expansion pack #1 (purchased separately)

Click here to view the 12 character expansion pack #2(purchased separately)

Click here to view the 9 character expansion pack #3(purchased separately)

Click here for the party ready pack - have My Mystery Party staff prepare your game kit!

Direct your guests to the corresponding invitation site at 'Your Mystery Party'

Costume Ball Mystery Synopsis 

It is time again for the annual Skull Manor Costume Ball! Skull Manor is an old estate in the heart of Spider City known for its captivating architecture, mysterious ambiance and unspeakable history. The townspeople have been scurrying about the streets to get ready for the big night of great food, inspiring conversations and, of course, outrageous gossip. This has been a daunting year of dissension and discord among many of the residents of Spider City. Rumors of blackmail, thievery, and scandalous controversies have been circulating throughout the town’s grapevines. We all hope everybody can put aside their differences for a night of fun. If not, there may be misfortune on the horizon. This is where your story begins.

HOSTING A LARGE PARTY WITH THIS GAME CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED AS FOLLOWS:

• Main Game: 12 Unique Players

• Main Game: 15 Expandable Players as Darby Yontz’s Viking Tough Run Staff (Vikings)

• Expansion Pack #1 (purchased separately): 12 Unique Players

• Expansion Pack #1: 15 Expandable Players as Mo Plinker’s Colleagues (Contortionists)

• Expansion Pack #2 (purchased separately): 12 Unique Players

• Expansion Pack #2: 15 Expandable Players as Bruce Kent’s Citizen’s on Patrol (Superheroes)

• Expansion Pack #3 (purchased separately): 9 Unique Players

• Expansion Pack #3: 15 Expandable Players as Bonnie Capone’s Mob (‘20s Gangsters)

• Expansion Pack #3: 15 Expandable Players as Jess Bigsby’s Telemarketers (Business Casual)

• Expansion Pack #3: 15 Expandable Players as Micki Fish’s Cast Mates (Monsters)

• Expansion Pack #3: 15 Expandable Players as Vic Beeber’s Cast Mates (Survivors)

• Expansion Pack #3: 15 Expandable Players as Kris Nance’s Cyborg Engineers (Cyborgs)

• Expansion Pack #3: 15 Expandable Players as Stevie Jett’s World Travelers (Tourists)

• Expansion Pack #3: 15 Expandable Players as Theo Wimbly’s Artifact Dealers (Mummies)

• Expansion Pack #3: 15 Expandable Players as Heather Bank’s Entourage (Security)

• Expansion Pack #3: 15 Expandable Players as Ash Spinx’s Managers (Witch/Wizards)

TOTAL PLAYERS: 45 UNIQUE CHARACTERS AND 180 DUPLICATE TEAM MEMBERS = 225 

This game will accommodate 45 unique players by using the main game and all three expansion packs (purchased separately). You can also expand the game to over 225 players by adding duplicate players to the teams as described below (it does require you purchase all expansion packs, as well).

If you are playing this in public &/or for profit &/or as a benefit to your organization/business, you will need a commercial license. 

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