Pumpkin Palooza Costume Ball Mystery

A fun Halloween non-murder mystery party for 8-12 guests, ages 13+ due to difficulty. 45 unique character roles with all three expansion packs and main game. Expansion packs will expand to accommodate 225 guests (see outline on how to host a large party below). 

This is the non-murder version of the Murder at Skull Manor game. 

This game and all expansion packs were revised on 9/7/23 and will not be seamless with previous versions. 

Helpful Links:

Host character list

Free, printable invitation 

Sample game materials

12 character Expansion pack #1 - Purchase separately

12 character Expansion pack #2 - Purchase after Expansion pack #1

9 character Expansion pack #3 - Purchase after Expansion pack #2

Boxed version - My Mystery Party staff prepare your party ready kit

Direct your guests here - the corresponding invitation site at Your Mystery Party

Mystery Synopsis:

It is time again for the annual Pumpkin Palooza Costume Party! 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 and outrageous gossip.

This has been a daunting year of dissension and discord among many of the Spider City residents. Rumors of blackmail, thievery, and outrageous 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. 

How to Host a Larger Party - all expansion packs are purchased separately:

• Main Game: 12 Unique Players 
• Main Game: 20 Expandable Players as Darby Yontz’s Viking Tough Run Staff (Vikings) 
• Expansion Pack #1: 12 Unique Players 
• Expansion Pack #1: 20 Expandable Players as Mo Plinker’s Colleagues (Contortionists) 
• Expansion Pack #2: 12 Unique Players 
• Expansion Pack #2: 20 Expandable Players as Bruce Kent’s Citizen’s on Patrol (Superheroes) 
• Expansion Pack #3: 9 Unique Players 
• Expansion Pack #3: 20 Expandable Players as Bonnie Capone’s Mob (‘20s Gangsters) 
• Expansion Pack #3: 20 Expandable Players as Jess Bigsby’s Telemarketers (Business Casual) 
• Expansion Pack #3: 20 Expandable Players as Micki Fish’s Cast Mates (Monsters) 
• Expansion Pack #3: 20 Expandable Players as Vic Beeber’s Cast Mates (Survivors) 
• Expansion Pack #3: 20 Expandable Players as Kris Nance’s Cyborg Engineers (Cyborgs)
• Expansion Pack #3: 20 Expandable Players as Stevie Jett’s World Travelers (Tourists)
• Expansion Pack #3: 20 Expandable Players as Theo Wimbly’s Artifact Dealers (Mummies)
• Expansion Pack #3: 20 Expandable Players as Heather Bank’s Entourage (Security)
• Expansion Pack #3: 20 Expandable Players as Ash Spinx’s Managers (Witch/Wizards)

TOTAL PLAYERS: 45 UNIQUE CHARACTERS AND 220 DUPLICATE TEAM MEMBERS = 265+ This game will accommodate 45 unique players by using the main game and all three expansion packs. You can also expand the game to over 265 players by adding duplicate players to the teams as described below (it does require you purchase all expansion packs, as well).

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