
Once Upon a Murder | Mystery Party
A fun fairytale themed murder mystery party (face-to-face traditional mingling format) for 7-12 guests, ages 14 to adult due to difficulty. Expansion packs include up to 40 unique players. This game may be played as all-female (with required players) or coed with the optional players included. See character list(s) for details.
This is the instant download version of the game. You will have everything needed to play with the game file, nothing needs to be shipped, so you avoid waiting and shipping fees. For the party ready pack, 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 game was updated on 8/23/21.
Helpful Links:
Host character list
Free, printable invitation
Sample game materials
7 character expansion pack #1 (Use first. Purchased separately)
7 character expansion pack #2 (Purchased after expansion pack #1)
7 character expansion pack #3 (Purchased after expansion pack #2)
7 character expansion pack #4 (Purchased after expansion pack #3)
Boxed version (Our staff will prepare for your kit)
Free pre-game site at Your Mystery Party


Murder Mystery Synopsis:
Once upon a time, there was a faraway land called the Enchanted Realm. The people of the land got along harmoniously for many centuries...that is, until Queen Black gained control of the Silver Tree Forest. It was not long before happy endings turned into nightmares, as the ruling Kingdom of Gullyshire suffered repeated attacks, and the villains began to gain control. The mystic mountains filled with nefarious monsters and were no longer safe, and wicked witches took over the charmed forest. Queen Black has shocked the realm and has invited all of the territories to the Dark Castle of the Silver Tree Forest to sign a peace treaty. She may have evil intentions, but nonetheless, you have been invited by Queen Black, and this is where your story begins.
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- Minimum age:
- 14 years due to difficulty
- Difficulty rating:
- Moderate, 5/10
- Gender of character roles:
- All-female
- Number of players in the main game:
- 12 (7 required, 5 optional)
- Expansion pack(s):
- Expansion packs #1, #2, #3, #4 (purchased separately)
- Expandable team players:
- Total 40 unique players including the main game
- Date of publication:
- August, 2010. Last revised 8/23/21
- Game license:
- Single, private use. For the game license's Terms and Conditions, see below.