Guides · By player count
Six is the smallest group that still feels like a party. Here is which of our mysteries fit 6 players, exactly who is in the cast at that size, and what changes about hosting at this size.
1920s · 6–16 players
Chicago, 1927. The gin is cold, the jazz is hot, and the owner is dead.
The cast at 6 players
10 more optional characters available if your group grows.
1980s · 6–14 players
Halloween night. A séance, a locked library, and a host who never reached midnight.
The cast at 6 players
8 more optional characters available if your group grows.
present day · 6–14 players
Christmas Eve. Snowed in. One family, one fortune, one Santa too many.
The cast at 6 players
8 more optional characters available if your group grows.
1970s · 4–6 players
Murder at Château Valcourt. A harvest dinner, a locked cellar, and a 1961 that isn't.
The cast at 6 players
New to this? Read how to host a murder mystery party first, then how the game is played.
Yes, one phone per player. Each guest gets a private link with their character, secret and round objectives. Two people can share a character on one phone if they want to play as a pair.
Change the player count on the host dashboard right up to the moment you press Start. Optional characters drop in or out; the mystery still solves.
Yes. The host is a normal character. Advancing rounds is one tap on the dashboard, and the TV screen shows clues to the room.
Every mystery includes a print view of all character cards and the host sheet as a backup. Most hosts never print anything.
Pay $29 once, when you press Start on the night. 30-day money-back guarantee.
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