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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Great Work Teambuilding Event
Played the party with 11 co-workers (using the expansion pack). It worked really well. I played a character and ran the party successfully. Everyone really enjoyed it and several characters were accused. During this time when we are all working remotely, this was a great way to bond and spend time together.
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Zoom It!
WORTH IT! What else are you doing? Had a blast with something other than the typical Zoom Happy Hour. A bunch of friends got engaged, and more importantly it was something to look forward to. We all guessed wrong but it was fun!
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Great Night
We did a zoom birthday virtual murder mystery and everyone had a BLAST! We all dressed up in costumes and had custom virtual backgrounds. It was great! None of us anticipated a quarantine birthday party but this was awesome
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Worth it
We did it with 6 couples as each couple played a character. It was easier to follow with only 6 characters and zoom couple could work as a team. Lasted just under 2 hours as people really got into it. Would purchase again.
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Quarantine 13 year old birthday
This saved the day! We had done a murder mystery party for my daughters 11th birthday that was so fun. I was thrilled to see a new zoom virtual option as her 13th birthday is while we are not just shelter in place but in actual quarantine. It helped that the group of 10 were familiar with how the party’s work. We sent a text chain so they could do the pregame part via private text, they relabeled their zoom name titles as their characters. I was the moderator so would step in to guide but they only needed a little nudge for one of the clues. I emailed parents ahead of time to tell them the plan and ask them to make sure each kid had zoom on a laptop and a texting device. And a snack for halfway through. They sang happy birthday at the end and my quaran-teen is very happy. It took just under 2 hours.
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Zoomed to Success!
I played this with 5 of my friends via Zoom during iso. It was a hilarious good time and although none of us guessed correctly, we had a blast! Took us about 2 hours. Although most of us are not typically dramatic people, everyone got into it and I enjoyed watching unexpected friends "fight" in their character roles. We skipped the pre-game task. I would definitely recommend this game, especially if the iso boredom is kicking in!
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Great way to connect during quarantine!
This game was a great way to connect with my daughter and her husband during the quarantine. We were able to meet together and virtually play the game together!
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Most fun social distancing night in a while!
A group of 9 of us played The Murder of Miles Randolph on Zoom and had a great time. We were all newbies and were a little awkward during the first round, then gradually loosened up as we went along. If you're a first-timer, feel free to add-lib, use accents, props and the like if you are comfortable. If you aren't comfortable with that, don't let it stop you from playing! You can just read your part with some feelng and that will be just fine, too.
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Fun way to connect with friends online
This was a good mystery. It kept you guessing. Fun parts for escape room fans. We enjoyed it.
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People you know!
I love murder mystery games in general, so when I saw this was available virtually I had to try it. We had a blast playing, I highly recommend giving it a shot. I suggest playing with people who have played one before. In addition to playing via online connecting, encourage your players to reach out to other players via text, phone call, face time outside of the group chat. It makes for interesting conversations! Over all super fun!
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This game was fun
This was a great game to play remotely. The instructions were easy to follow and the group had a great time. It was a little clunky at first doing it remotely and just like the game advised, let things unfold organically. We had 10 players and everyone had a good time.
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Fun for Avid Murder Mystery Fans
If you need a way to keep cabin fever at bay that involves your entire game night group, look no further. My friends and I have been doing boxed Murder Mysteries for years. When Corona disrupted our latest plans for an at-home game, this was an ideal alternative. All of the fun of in-person play with the added bonus of obeying social distancing regulations.
