The Blade of Fate: A High-Fantasy Murder Mystery Party Game
Was it a crime of passion…or fate?
In the land of Allaron, seven adventurers return from a quest to vanquish a corrupt evil and return the Sword of Stormguard to its home. When the sword goes missing and one of the party members ends up dead, the group will discover how intertwined their fates are as they figure out who among them is the killer.
Group Size: 5-6 players (Up to 8 Players with Investigators!)
Play Time: About 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy to host
Format: Instant download (no shipping wait)
Content Warnings: Mild violence, mild references to alcohol.
Recommended For Ages 13+
*BONUS: Includes 2 “Investigator” characters for any last minute player changes!
The Blade of Fate
🕒 Game Time: 1.5-2 hours
🧑🤝🧑 Number of players: 6 players, all gender-neutral
🖥️ Play Online or In-Person with you and 5 friends!
🐲 Theme: High Fantasy
⚔️ Inspired By: World of Warcraft, D&D/Dungeon & Dragons, Lord of The Rings
✨ 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.
CONTENT WARNING: Mild violence, mild references to alcohol.
Recommended For Ages 16+
Your Story Starts Here!
In the land of Allaron, seven adventurers return from a quest to vanquish a corrupt evil and return the Sword of Stormguard to its home. When the sword goes missing and one of the party members ends up dead, the group will discover how intertwined their fates are as they figure out who among them is the killer.
CONTENT WARNING: Mild violence, mild references to alcohol
Character List:
Sage - GN: A powerful wizard whose adventures span the corners of Allaron. Their magic is legendary, and their thirst for knowledge is almost as powerful. They gathered everyone together for this quest.
Forest - GN: Forest grew up in The Emerald Woods and became an adventurer–it's strange as their people are not known to travel beyond their home. They believe all things must be in balance, and have a special connection with nature. They came on this quest to assist with vanquishing the evil that was corrupting their home.
Ballad - GN: A bard and entertainer, Ballad is a young, inexperienced adventurer who was eager to join the party. With a taste for reverie and refinement, they held their own in the quest, but are now excited to celebrate the hard earned victory tonight! Work hard, play hard!
Shank - GN: A mysterious figure and a companion of Forest’s. Not much is known about them, as they mostly seem to keep to themselves and say very few words. They are incredibly handy in a pinch if you need a lock picked!
Faith - GN: A Priest of The Divine Light of Idanah, God of Light and Life. They are a sacred protector of Allaron, always seeking justice, upholding integrity, and fighting with honor. They work tirelessly to defeat evil and cast light onto shadow, letting Idanah light the way to truth.
Thrash - GN: Thrash is a Warrior from outside the city of Stormguard in the Riverhorn Valley. Although they are quick to anger, they are also quick to bond. They enjoy connecting with people almost as much as they enjoy punching and kicking monsters!
Blade- GN: A mysterious warlock that joined the party at the last minute. Their dark magic was instrumental in completing the quest.
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, 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 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 to guide 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
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Came with everything I needed to throw a fantastic evening. Was perfect for my group of newbies to be gently introduced to murder mystery type parties.”
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐We did the Blade of Fate party. We all had tons of fun and our game lasted way longer than the suggested time because we really get into roleplay, so it can be as long or as short as you choose. The directions were easy to follow and even though I was the host, I played my own character and didn’t know everyone’s secrets until the end”
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Blade of Fat was SO much fun!! I ran this as part of a bachelorette party. We all dressed up, had themed food, leaned into the characters hard, and it was absolutely incredible. The characters were well done with enough cues to keep you talking and interacting. I wish I could play again! I might be hooked haha”
Play Your Way
Adventure in the land of Allaron and solve a high fantasy whodunnit with 6 friends online or in-person! Play as a fierce warrior, a mysterious mage, or a witty bard! All our characters are gender-neutral so it’s easy to include everyone!
Download Instantly
No waiting for your game to arrive; your purchase will download instantly upon check-out, allowing you to get started right away planning your game night. The Host receives full instructions on how to organize and they can even play themselves without knowing the identity of the murderer!
Super Sleuth
There are no scripts, you decide how to play your character and accomplish their goals and objectives. Players can blackmail, bribe, lie, trade secrets and rumors, and work together to piece together the clues as they see fit. But be careful, one of you is a murderer!
Every Murder Mystery Party Kit Comes With:
A Host Guide (Preview!) walking you through all the steps you need to host your game, Character Profiles (Preview!), Goals and Objectives (Preview!), Name Tags (Preview!), Play Money (Preview!), Item Cards (Preview!), and Foulplay Cards, Whodunnit Forms, Best Costume, Best Performer, Shadiest Player, and Wealthiest Player Awards, the Evidence and Solution, a Pinterest Board and Spotify Playlist and BONUS instructions on how to host your game online if you choose!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! You can absolutely play. We give you a spoiler-free host setup, so you don’t learn the solution unless you want to.
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Not at all. The host guide walks you through every step.
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It can take as little as a couple hours to print and prepare your party and you can do it in the same day if you would like. We format our materials in black and white for easy printing.
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While you only need a couple of hours to print and prepare your party, most hosts prefer at least a week to give their guests time to read over their profile, get excited, and find a costume for their role.
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Very minimally! As host, you will send players their Character Profiles ahead of time, which will prepare them for your party.
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Costumes are optional, but highly encouraged. And there is a Best Costume award at every murder mystery party!
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Yes and they are covering their tracks!
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Because the victim does die during the toast at our murder mystery parties, we have included another suspect for them to come back as after their “death”. They are not out of the game, and that extra suspect is included in the player count.
+ Characters/Suspects (Click to Expand)
Sage - GN: A powerful wizard whose adventures span the corners of Allaron. Their magic is legendary, and their thirst for knowledge is almost as powerful. They gathered everyone together for this quest.
Forest - GN: Forest grew up in The Emerald Woods and became an adventurer–-strange as their people are not known to travel beyond their home. They believe all things must be in balance and have a special connection with nature. Forest joined this quest to assist with vanquishing the evil that was corrupting their home.
Ballad - GN: A bard and entertainer, Ballad is a young, inexperienced adventurer who was eager to join the party. With a taste for reverie and refinement, they held their own in the quest, but are now excited to celebrate the hard earned victory tonight! Work hard, play hard!
Shank - GN: A mysterious figure and a companion of Forest’s. Not much is known about them, as they mostly seem to keep to themselves and say very few words. They are incredibly handy in a pinch if you need a lock picked!
Faith - GN: A Priest of The Divine Light of Idanah, God of Light and Life. They are a sacred protector of Allaron, always seeking justice, upholding integrity, and fighting with honor. They work tirelessly to defeat evil and cast light onto shadow, letting Idanah light the way to truth.
Thrash - GN: Thrash is a Warrior from outside the city of Stormguard in the Riverhorn Valley. Although they are quick to anger, they are also quick to bond. They enjoy connecting with people almost as much as they enjoy punching and kicking monsters!
Blade- GN: A mysterious warlock who joined the party at the last minute. Their dark magic was instrumental in completing the quest.
How to Host a Murder Mystery Party: Tips & Tricks
Our Guarantee
We care about our customers! For our online game sales, we have a 14-day money-back guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, please contact us at foulplaycompany@gmail.com within 14 days of your purchase date for a full refund. We reserve the right to limit customers to one refund per lifetime.