The Murder of Miles Randolph | Virtual Murder Mystery
$49.95
An intriguing murder mystery game for 4-10 players, ages 13+ to be played at home or in a virtual setting. This game will take two hours to play. An expansion pack to add 5 players (purchased separately) includes a spectator file to cover up to 100+ non-suspect players in you game. This is the instant download version of the game - no waiting, no shipping fees - download and play - no printing is needed.
This murder mystery game was formatted to play on Zoom or other video chat - you send each player a PDF file before the game and meet up virtually to play! Also, at least one player will need internet access to be able to search for information. (This game does not have required video content as some of the other virtual games.)
Helpful Links:
Host character list- Free, printable invitation
- Murder Mystery Prop Emporium
- 5 player Expansion pack - Purchased separately
- Direct your guests here - the corresponding pre-game site at 'Your Mystery Party'
Mystery Synopsis:
Miles Randolph was a ruthless cheapskate who loathed everyone in the town of Pinewood Landing. A miserly outsider, Mr. Randolph only left his mansion to run his toy factory, Randolph Toys, Incorporated, which was the largest producer of toys in the world. Miles spent his life amassing his fortune and churning out hate, grief, and gloom to all who crossed his path.
Nobody blinked an eye when the staff of his estate found Miles Randolph’s body this morning. The crime scene was made to appear as if he died from natural causes, but the clever homicide detectives of Pinewood Landing caught on to the ruse. The question is not if he were murdered, but rather, who could have pulled off such a crime? Is the killer an employee of the toy factory? A family member? The butler? Or might it be one of the many colleagues he has wronged in the past?
The Pinewood Landing detectives have asked for your help to solve the case. Further instructions will be sent to you for the exact time and place that you will meet with the team who is assigned to solve this case. You should be aware - everyone assigned to delve into this case was associated with Miles Randolph, as he had numerous ties to many networks around the world. It would be dangerous for you not to attend, as the others might consider your absence a confession. This is where your story begins.
Included:
- Host instruction file - including bonus games to play virtually, player instructions, and a timeline sheet (abbreviated instructions) for your event.
- 10 character packets (PDF files) to send to your players in advance of the party. They include instructions, a character bio, suspect list, and three rounds of game play (optional pre-game, round one materials, round two materials).
- Solution keys for the game and game challenge - host can play along without spoiling the game.
- Editable text field player contact sheet for pre-game.
- Optional 4 player host character list for 4-5 player games.
- Free invitation (optional to use).
- Free pre-game website (optional, but suggested).
If you wish to host this (or any other) game for profit, in public (or available to the public) &/or as a benefit to your organization/brand/business - you will need a commercial license - click here.
- Minimum age:
- 13 due to difficulty
- Difficulty rating:
- Moderate, 5/10
- Gender of character roles:
- Flexible
- Number of players:
- 4-10 unique suspects in the main game.
- Expansion pack:
- 5 player expansion pack is available (purchased separately) and you can add more spectators to play along as detectives - up to 100+. With the expansion pack purchase, you will receive a spectator file.
- Date of publication:
- October 2020
Reviews
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Perfect virtual game for a party!
I played this game with friends over Zoom for my birthday this year, and we all loved it! It was the best virtual activity I've done during quarantine. I would highly recommend! We played with a group of 9, and all went very smoothly. I will definitely be playing more of mystery party's virtual murder mystery games in the future!
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Great virtual work party!
This was a great team building activity for our work team. We did it as an after hours party virtually. Not one person in the group had ever participated in a Murder Mystery and yet it was still an incredibly smooth process! The fact that even the host can be kept in the dark until the very end just added to the fun! Would definitely recommend this kit for anyone looking for something fun and new to do in this virtual world!
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Excellent during quarantine
We had an excellent time. Our group had a wide range in age (13-51) and I think that helped to solve all the puzzles. Everyone got into their characters. We added a little bit to it by giving some of the characters an accent (French, and English - British). It took us about 2 hrs and we didn’t break for dinner or anything like that. We used Zoom and the platform was perfect for this game. I was able to share the screen and workout the puzzles right on the screen.
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I want to try again!
It was so fun! I had 5 friends over. We're all in our 20s, and none of us guessed who the murderer is. We all want to do it again and have a second chance! If I were to do it again, I would send pg 1-5 of the character files out to my invites at least a week before so that everyone would have time to look and read. (I sent them out the night before...) I'd also try to prepare my character more so that I knew random facts that he characteristically blurts out so that I would be more prepared to play my character. Overall, super fun and actually challenging! It took longer than 2 hours, but I think that's because making dinner took longer than anticipated. We also didn't know we could use our phones to google stuff (not the answers, but to get more information and understanding). So just a heads up! You can and it might help! ;)
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A lot of fun for a group
Our family of 6 really enjoyed playing this game, trying to figure our who the murderer is. The puzzles/riddles took us a while to figure out and at one point we almost gave up one the one of them, but we eventually figured them all out and had a great sense of achievement.
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Had so much fun
I was the host and at first it was confusing. But once all info was given out to the player. They really embraced it. I would do again and highly recommend. Price is good
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Lots Of Fun
We had a lot of laughs!
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Very good story!
Haven't played yet, but it looks like it’s going to be awesome! I’m playing sheriff host so I have read ahead. Characters are each very playable and the stories overlap, so the optional characters are well hidden amongst the ‘important’ ones. Only thing I would say - I’ve done the fingerprint reports separate , and also a DNA results for one of the characters to open when instructed. It adds a little more fun, waiting for a character to open it and everyone gasp in shock XD Overall, it looks like it will be A class to play, and will make my mate’s 30th birthday a little more cheery in quarantine!
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Something different for lockdown
A fun way to spend a couple of hours during lockdown. None of us guessed the murderer!