Description
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.
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Reviews
52 Reviews
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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!
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Very fun family activity!
Our family of 5 played this and had a blast. The characters were those that we could easily get into character without extra props.
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Delightful
Planned this for an activity to do with my family during the ‘stay at home’ order since we’ve been bored stuck inside together. All the recipes and included ideas were very entertaining, and we loved decorating the house and preparing costumes. There were lots of ideas for extra games and things to set the mood. The characters were fun, but the puzzles were far too easy for our group, and the mystery seemed a little too loose. While the characters were well-written and interesting, I wish the story was a little more cohesive and clever, but we had an absolute blast regardless. It is what you make of it.
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It was super fun
Great job! It played really well. My only suggestion would be that if you have an older group...they will need help with the decoding. Thanks for breaking up the staying at home without our family fun again!
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Virtual game worked well
We played with 6 couples, each couple represented 1 character. Everyone dressed up and had props in their background which added to the fun. Instructions were pretty easy to follow but read them thoroughly before the game so you can direct the action. For round 1 we did 1:1 breakout rooms in zoom which was great to get the ball rolling. After meeting with everyone and going through your clues multiple times everyone was able to get into their character. I would change two things: I would add player bio to round 1 materials and I would have characters review page 7 right before the game started.
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Very fun!
My group had a lot of fun for my shelter in place Zoom murder mystery party birthday! The materials provided are great, and the game was hard enough that no one guessed the murderer! 100% would try another game by this company.
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good family fun for all ages
Easy to follow, detailed instructions, fun for our famliy on zoom or facetime. Loved that there was flexibility with optional characters. The teenagers figuered out all the codes. one of us guessed the murderer although very obvious after we learned who it was. The backdrops like a toilet paper hoarder wall for the survivalist character, etc was fun to do. I highly recommend this game!
