HOST A MURDER MYSTERY PARTY THAT EVERYONE WILL TALK ABOUT
Download, print, and play a fully interactive story your guests will actually get into, where everyone has a role and something to hide.
✔ Host can play too (no spoilers)
✔ No experience needed to host or play
✔ Works for shy + outgoing guests
✔ Gender-neutral, inclusive characters
✔ 100% human-written stories
✔ 2-4 hours of game play
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“It was their favorite mystery so far and we have done 5 other companies” - Hawley
“It was their favorite mystery so far and we have done 5 other companies” - Hawley
"I’ve never had a murder mystery birthday party before, and I wasn’t expecting it to be THAT successful and THAT fun!" - Stella
"I’ve never had a murder mystery birthday party before, and I wasn’t expecting it to be THAT successful and THAT fun!" - Stella
“ Everyone kept saying how it was so much fun, and it’s still being talked about weeks later!” - Melissa
“ Everyone kept saying how it was so much fun, and it’s still being talked about weeks later!” - Melissa
See why 2,000+ hosts chose Foulplay
100% Original Murder Mystery Party Games
When you buy a Foulplay game, expect fun, well-crafted, and high-quality murder mystery experiences written by real humans. Together, you and your friends will bring a whole party of original characters to life and solve a murder! Mix and mingle in costume while bribing, blackmailing, lying, and strategizing to accomplish your goals. Host a party your friends will talk about for years!
Murder Mystery Games That Are Easy To Host
Your murder mystery game kit contain everything you need to host and play, all available for instant download. As the host, you can even play without knowing whodunnit! Our murder mystery parties naturally create an interactive and engaging atmosphere, allowing you to connect with friends, family, and colleagues.
Inclusive and Flexible Murder Mystery Parties
We know what it’s like to throw a party! That’s why we designed our games with gender-neutral characters, plenty of flexibility in game size, content warnings, and characters for all levels of comfort. Your guests will love what a thoughtful and inclusive host you are!
What is a Murder Mystery Party?
A murder mystery party is an interactive game where your guests become characters in a story and work together to solve a fictional crime. Each player receives a character with their own secrets, motives, and objectives, and throughout the night they share clues, ask questions, and uncover hidden information to figure out who committed the murder.
Foulplay Games turn this experience into a lively mix and mingle party. There are no scripts to memorize, just character guides and goals that encourage improvisation, laughter, and a little scheming along the way. Most games last 2 to 3 hours and are perfect for dinner parties, holidays, or game nights with friends.
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Murder Mystery Party Best Sellers
A Sci-Fi/Space Western Murder Mystery Party
Ride into the outer frontier where outlaws, misfits, and secrets collide.
7-15 Guests
Great for story-driven friend groups.
WANDERSTAR
🕒 Game Time: 2-3 Hours
🧑🤝🧑 Number of players: 7-15 players, all gender-neutral
🖥️ Play Online or In-Person with you and up to 14 friends! Download your digital game instantly!
🤠 Theme: Space Western
🚀 Inspired By: Star Wars, Star Trek, Old Western Movies, and Firefly!
The host can play without knowing whodunnit!
Please note this game is a digital party game kit with files that can be used for print and play in-person or used to play online on Zoom, Discord, or other virtual platforms. No physical game will be shipped.
Your Story Starts Here!
In The Outskirts of the Frontier Star System, the crews of The Empress and The Calamity Jane have put aside old rivalries to apprehend infamous outlaw, Kaelen Longherst, and collect the bounty from Enforcer Barclay at Doublestar Cantina, a watering hole in Lone Rock Port well-known for attracting smugglers, gamblers, merchants, and crew members alike. But the past is not easily forgotten, and long-buried secrets and a mysterious lost treasure threaten to up the stakes.
CONTENT WARNING: Mild references to alcohol and gambling, mild romance, and suggestive themes
Recommended For Ages 16+
Characters:
Captain Zarin Harp - GN Long-time captain of The Empress, an esteemed ship known in the Frontier System for its professionalism and skilled crew.
Vash Heaton, Mechanic - GN Vash is new to The Empress having joined fresh out of the service, otherwise known as the Frontier Brigade, but they have proven they belong with The Empress’ crew.
Ero Gridley, Gunner - GN Ero is the young spitfire gunner for The Empress.
Ayden Conwig, Technician - GN Ayden is the technician on The Empress.
Captain Bracken Parsons - GN Captain Bracken Parsons has been cruising around the Frontier System on The Calamity Jane for years now.
Jentay Pyrwin, Navigator - GN Jentay is the Navigator for The Calamity Jane.
Marka Kipps, Engineer - GN Marka is the engineer and First Mate on The Calamity Jane.
Rix Napper, Mechanic - GN Rix is the mechanic for The Calamity Jane.
Enforcer Winn Barclay - GN Winn Barclay is the tough-as-nails Frontier System Enforcer.
Jaze Parke, Barkeep - GN Jaze is the barkeep and owner of The Doublestar Cantina in Lone Rock Port.
August Bray, Merchant - GN August is a local merchant in Lone Rock Port for ships, weapons, and other goods.
Alio Radcliffe - GN Alio is a frequent traveler through the port.
Harlo Korwin - GN Harlo is a retired local who is a frequent patron of the Doublestar Cantina.
Bazel Marsh, Bounty Hunter - GN Bazel is a bounty hunter in the Frontier System.
Luca Kadwell, Cardshark - GN Luca is the most famous cardshark in the Frontier System
Kaelen Longherst - GN Kaelen is a long-wanted outlaw in three star systems.
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Foulplay Games are immersive, interactive mystery experiences able to be played online or in person. Before the game, players receive a character profile with a backstory, personality traits, and various goals to accomplish. Once the game begins, guests "act" as their character, interacting with others, moving through scenarios, while investigating, bribing, or blackmailing other characters. Then, spoiler alert, a murder takes place! After that, players receive their Goals and Objectives for the rest of the game. The murderer knows they are the killer and is trying to cover their tracks while the other players are trying to figure out whodunnit! Many players will have secrets of their own to hide. At the end, there is awards for Best Performer, Costume and more and players have an opportunity to share their secrets with the rest of the group. As Host, you can play a character and keep the identity of the murderer a secret, even from yourself!
Your Game Comes With:
16 Character Profiles, 15 Goals and Objectives, a Host Guide walking you through all the steps you need to host your game, Name Tags, Play Money, Item Cards, and Foulplay Cards (to remove players from the game!), Best Costume, Best Performer, Shadiest Player, and Wealthiest Player Award, the Evidence and Solution, A Pinterest Board and Spotify Playlist and BONUS: Instructions on how to host your game online if you choose!
About Us:
Foulplay Games is a women-owned creative business based in Seattle, WA! We write murder mystery games for geeks! Learn more about us at https://foulplayco.com
A 1920s Murder Mystery Party
A glamorous speakeasy murder mystery where the music is loud, the stakes are high, and the secrets run deep.
6-10 Guests
Great for first-time hosts
🎵Murder on the High Note: A 1920s Murder Mystery Game🎵
🕒 Game Time: 2-3 hours
🧑🤝🧑 Number of players: 6-10 players, all Gender-Neutral Characters
🖥️ Play Online or In-Person with you and 9 friends!
🥂 Theme: 1920s Jazz Club Speakeasy
🎵 Inspired By: The Great Gatsby, the Roaring 20s, and more!
✨ The Host can play without knowing whodunnit!
Please note this game is a digital party game kit with files that can be used for print and play in-person or used to play online on Zoom, Discord, or other virtual platforms. No physical game will be shipped.
Perfect for lovers of mob movies, flappers and foulplay, and first-time murder mystery players!!
Your Story Starts Here!
Welcome to 1920s New York City, where swinging jazz, barely-secret speakeasies, and infamous mobsters rose to prominence with Prohibition. Broadway star Raye Reynolds knows fame is as fleeting as a saxophone riff. That’s why they opened the Velvet Note Lounge to ensure their wealth doesn’t fade with their beauty. Tonight is the one-year anniversary of the jazz club's opening, and Raye has gathered those closest to them for a special announcement. But the music turns sour with a shocking murder, and everyone has a motive in this cutthroat town. Will the killer be found before the final note is played?
CONTENT WARNING: Mild violence, extramarital affairs, mild references to alcohol, suggestive themes
Recommended For Ages 16+
Characters:
Raye Reynolds - GN: Raye Reynolds is one of the most famous and successful stars in the biz right now! However, they know their charm and good looks won’t last forever, so they set up a little side business--a charming jazz club called The Velvet Note Lounge. They run it with their business partner, Max Davis.
Max Davis - GN: A vaudeville has-been turned business owner and restaurateur, Max’s hard work and prior experience has turned the Velvet Note Lounge into a shining success, coupled with Raye’s popularity.
Blake Dickerson- GN: Blake Dickerson is the top reporter for The Record, a tabloid magazine that gets to the bottom of all the juicy scandals happening in the city that never sleeps! They never miss a beat with their keen eye and attention to detail.
Sam Reynolds - GN: A jazz pianist at the Velvet Note Lounge, and Raye Reynold’s less famous sibling, Sam is a lively performer and a regular at the speakeasy.
Kris “Angel Eyes” Mansinni - GN: Kris “Angel Eyes” Mansinni, is a contracted construction worker at the Velvet Note Lounge. It’s hard to know if they get their jobs due to their expertise, or their extremely good looks. The tabloids are currently saying they are dating Raye Reynolds now.
Parker Bond - GN: A classically trained performer turned talent agent, Parker and Raye Reynolds were married for a time before rumors of an affair between Raye and Jackie Kelley surfaced. Now they are married to Adrian Bond, and are on the lookout for their next big star!
Addison Carter- GN: Addison Carter is a musician recently hired at the Velvet Note Lounge as the entertainment. Their personal life outside of work seems to be an enigma.
Adrian Bond - GN: Adrian Bond is a former performer, and the current spouse of Parker Bond. They seem to be a doting spouse and big supporter of Parker’s big talent agent job.
Jackie Kelley - GN: Jackie Kelley is a renowned producer of hit Broadway shows, finder and maker—and breaker—of stars. They have been in the biz for many years and are rumored to have been in an on-and-off again affair with Raye.
Val Kelley - GN: Val Kelley is Jackie Kelley’s quiet and unassuming spouse. They used to perform with the Zeigfield Follies back in the day but have since let Jackie have the entire spotlight.
Taylor Cunningham - GN: A rising Broadway star, Taylor Cunningham usually plays second-fiddle to Raye’s popularity and charm. Knowing Taylor, they are currently planning a big comeback.
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Foulplay Games are immersive, interactive mystery experiences able to be played online or in person. Before the game, players receive a character profile with a backstory, personality traits, and various goals to accomplish. Once the game begins, guests "act" as their character, interacting with others, moving through scenarios, while investigating, bribing, or blackmailing other characters. Then, spoiler alert, a murder takes place! After that, players receive their Goals and Objectives for the rest of the game. The murderer knows they are the killer and is trying to cover their tracks while the other players are trying to figure out whodunnit! Many players will have secrets of their own to hide. In the end, there are awards for Best Performer, Costume, and more and players have an opportunity to share their secrets with the rest of the group. As Host, you can play a character and keep the identity of the murderer a secret, even from yourself!
Your Game Comes With:
A Host Guide walking you through all the steps you need to host your game, Character Profiles and Goals and Objectives, Name Tags, Play Money, Item Cards, and Foulplay Cards, Best Costume, Best Performer, Shadiest Player, and Wealthiest Player Award, Evidence and Solution, A Pinterest Board and Spotify Playlist and BONUS: Instructions on how to host your game online if you choose!
About Us:
Foulplay Games is a women-owned creative business based in Seattle, WA! We write murder mystery games for geeks! Learn more about us at https://foulplayco.com
A Circus Murder Mystery Party
A vintage circus where every performer has something to hide and the tent holds more than just entertainment.
15-24 Guests
Perfect for lively, theatrical groups.
The Curious Carnival
🕒 Game Time: 2-3 Hours
🧑🤝🧑 Number of players: 15-24 players, all gender neutral
🖥️ Play Online or In-Person with you and up to 23 friends! Download your digital game instantly!
🎪 Theme: Vintage Carnival or Circus
🎩 Inspired By: The Greatest Showman, Moulin Rouge
✨ The host can play without knowing whodunnit!
Please note this game is a digital party game kit with files that can be used for print and play in-person or used to play online on Zoom, Discord, or other virtual platforms. No physical game will be shipped.
Your Story Starts Here!
It has been one year since the Iron War, a brutal campaign for the kingdoms of Eldoria and Rhuslag who fought with great courage against their common enemy, the Ventara Empire. However, the war came to an abrupt halt when the King of Rhuslag and his family were taken captive and killed by revolutionaries led by the King’s own trusted spiritual advisor.
The instability of war wreaked havoc on the people of Rhuslag, forcing many to flee to Eldoria to start a new life. Some of them found refuge in a troupe of circus performers, The Curious Carnival, which continued to dazzle audiences while welcoming misfits, refugees, and anyone who needed a home.
Tonight is the 100th birthday celebration of Vanya Kalderash, the carnival’s famed fortune-teller! Not everything looks like it will be fun and games though--rumor has it that not everyone is happy with the current ringmaster, Emeri Petrovic, and there are whispers of impossible feats taking place outside of the tents. And what of the gossip the circus is peddling something more than entertainment? Tonight is bound to be a showstopper, come see the magic up close!
CONTENT WARNING: Mild references to alcohol, mild violence, and suggestive themes
Recommended For Ages 16+
Download Instantly and Plan Your Party Today!
Foulplay Games are immersive, interactive mystery experiences able to be played online or in person. Before the game, players receive a character profile with a backstory, personality traits, and various goals to accomplish. Once the game begins, guests "act" as their character, interacting with others, and moving through scenarios while investigating, bribing, or blackmailing other characters. Then, SPOILER ALERT, a murder takes place! After that, players receive their Goals and Objectives for the rest of the game. The murderer knows they are the killer and is trying to cover their tracks while the other players are trying to figure out whodunnit! Many players will have secrets of their own to hide. In the end, there are awards for Best Performer, Costume, and more and players have an opportunity to share their secrets with the rest of the group. As Host, you can play a character and keep the identity of the murderer a secret, even from yourself!
Your Game Comes With:
25 Character Profiles, 24 Goals and Objectives, a Host Guide walking you through all the steps you need to host your game, Name Tags, Play Money, Item Cards, and Foulplay Cards (to remove players from the game!), Best Costume, Best Performer, Shadiest Player, and Wealthiest Player Award, the Evidence and Solution, A Pinterest Board and Spotify Playlist and BONUS: Instructions on how to host your game online if you choose!
About Us:
Foulplay Games is a women-owned creative business based in Seattle, WA! We write murder mystery games for geeks! Learn more about us at https://foulplayco.com
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Everyone came dressed for their part. Then the murder happened, and we went from there trading, selling, and gaining information! We spent about two hours on this just because it was going so well and people were enjoying themselves. Everyone kept saying how it was so much fun, and it's still being talked about weeks later! People who couldn't make it are wanting another one so they can participate!”
— Melissa
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This is my third time hosting a Foulplay murder mystery party and happy to say it’s another smash hit! The host guide is thorough and player materials are user friendly. The main story is well-written and accompanied by multiple intriguing side plots to keep every guest invested no matter which character they play. Highly recommend.”
— Joseph
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I've been wanting to have a Murder Mystery party since, well, I knew they were a thing. I did a lot of mystery party research, looked at a bunch of different companies, and I'm so glad we picked yours. I love that Foul Play is a women-owned business and that you've made great strides to ensure your games are inclusive. I was especially impressed to see you took the time to ensure the clues are accessible to vision impaired individuals as well. My friends and I all agreed we'll definitely be playing one of your games again.“
— Laurel
Unbox the Adventure with Blade of Fate
Blade of Fate is our first physical boxed high-fantasy murder mystery party game complete with character profiles, evidence, and 3 potential murderers.
No printing. No prep. Our most replayable game yet. Just open the box and let the story unfold.
Ready to party? Unbox the adventure today!
Hey, it’s Maddy and Kristen!
We create inclusive murder mystery party games made for geeks, gamers, and first-time hosts. We’re here to make it easy (and fun!) to host your first murder mystery party and promise you’ll have a night filled with laughter, suspense, and unforgettable memories with friends and family.
Whether you’re looking to level up your game night, plan a birthday, or throw a unique celebration, our interactive mystery games give you everything you need to step into character, uncover clues, and solve the crime together.
As a women-owned small business, we’re passionate about helping every host feel confident, creative, and ready to throw a party your guests will be talking about long after the mystery is solved!
Frequently Asked Questions About Murder Mystery Parties
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Hosting a murder mystery party is a unique and exciting way to bring people together intentionally. It offers an interactive experience that goes beyond traditional parties, encouraging creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. As guests collaborate to unravel the clues, they engage in lively conversation and forge deeper connections. Plus, it's a fantastic way to break the ice, create memorable moments, and enjoy an evening of suspense and entertainment. It really does create a sense of adventure and memories your guests won’t be able to stop talking about.
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Approximately two to three hours depending on the size of your game. However, if folks are having fun and really getting into character, it can last all evening!
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Yes! We don’t think it’s fair for the person who put the effort of planning the party to miss out on all the fun! We design all of our games so the host can fully participate in the story. They can even keep the murderer's identity a secret from themselves if they choose.
We include a Host Guide in each game detailing everything you need to know to set up and host the game from start to finish! This guide will go into the specifics of assigning characters, preparing game materials, a party run-of-show, and a few optional extras that can enhance the game experience.
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It depends on the game! All of our games offer a minimum and a maximum number of characters needed for each party. We recommend finding a game that you feel you can fill closer to the maximum number of players. Remember to include the host in the count as well! Currently our games range from 6 players, 6-10 players, 7-15 players, and 15-24 players.
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All of our games are instantly available as a digital download, meaning no wait! From there, you can print and play or host online.
We are looking into physical game kits and will keep folks updated!
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Gender-neutral characters are characters who do not have a specific gender or pronouns within the game. For gender-neutral characters, the player chooses their character's pronouns, whether he/him, she/her, they/them, or any other pronouns. This format is more inclusive for gender non-conforming folx, plus it gives our games flexibility so hosts do not need to worry about gathering a precise group of people to fill gender-specific characters for the game to work.
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Yes, the murderer is aware they did it and are trying to cover their tracks.
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In our murder mystery games, the victim dies within the first 10-20 minutes in the game and will come back as a second character/suspect for the duration of the game. This is included in the character count so if you purchase a game for 6-10 players, there will technically be 11 character books. You can also play the victim yourself as a host!
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We include content warnings on each of our games to identify sensitive content that hosts and players may wish to avoid for various reasons. These usually include things like alcohol, gambling, extramarital affairs, suggestive themes, etc.
We can promise you WILL NEVER find the following in our games:
Assault/Abuse
Gory descriptions or shocking images
Transphobia
Homophobia or closeted characters
References to body type or appearance
Modern firearms and excessive or gory gun violence
You WILL find:
Engaging stories
Dynamic characters
Interesting settings
Interwoven plots
Freeform playing
No scripts
Inclusive language
Gender-neutral Characters
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As a general rule, our games are only suitable for older teens and adults. However, we have had many youth (15 and younger) who have played and loved it. Please review the content warnings as well as the potential romances in your game to assign a minor.
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No! All of our games and party themes are 100% original, written by real humans who really really care about creative storytelling and bringing people together.
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Yes! We sell non-profit and for-profit licenses on our website!
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Reach out to us at foulplaycompany@gmail.com and we are happy to help answer or add to our FAQ!
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