HOST A MURDER MYSTERY PARTY THAT BRINGS EVERYONE TOGETHER
What You Can Expect From Our Murder Mystery Games
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 are you waiting for? Find your perfect game below!
Unbox the Adventure with Blade of Fate
Step into the magical realm of Blade of Fate, a high-fantasy murder mystery party game for 6 players. Solve the mystery of a stolen artifact and a shocking murder in an evening filled with intrigue, roleplay, and unforgettable fun. Inside, you'll find everything you need: character guides, immersive clues, and all the tools to host an epic game night.
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!
“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
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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If you would like to use our games for either of these options, please contact us at foulplaycompany@gmail.com. As in our terms and conditions, our games cannot be run for profit or a fundraising event without prior permission.
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Reach out to us at foulplaycompany@gmail.com and we are happy to help answer or add to our FAQ!
