THE SPELLING BEE: A Kid’s Mystery Party Game
A magical night of mystery awaits…
Spooky nights and spell casting are the norm for Starryfalls, a small quaint town full of magic and mystery! Eight young spellcasters—Raven, Sky, Lark, Nova, Sage, Fox, Shadow, and Gale—are all eager to cast their spells and earn the top spot in The Spelling Bee! But when a spell goes horribly wrong, it’s up to the kids to work together to solve the mystery of who turned Professor Star!
Group Size: 6-8 kid players, 2 adult roles
Play Time: 2-3 Hours
Difficulty: Easy to host
Format: Instant download (no shipping wait)
Content Warnings: Spooky themes, mischief, and magic!
Recommended For Ages 9+
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This was absolutely SO MUCH FUN! We hosted a party on New Years Eve, and every single person said this was their favorite NYE ever. It’s well organized, the script is amazing, and the characters are easy and fun to play. We had a few questions about the game, and they were literally answered within minutes, all on New Years Eve. I high recommend this company, you can tell they really care about their games, and their customers.”
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐We played this for a group of 10/11 year olds for a birthday party and it was great. It does require advance planning - there is a lot of printing involved , but the overall game was fantastic. The children really got into it and the game was really easy to get going. It is certainly a five star game!”
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great job, the kids loved it”
Play Your Way
Travel to Starryfalls and play a spooky mystery just for kids! Play as an eager enchantment caster, a charms master, or a prankster who loves jinxes! 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 to help the kids along and have fun!
Super Sleuth
There are no scripts! Kids decide how to play their characters and accomplish their goals and objectives. Players can bribe, lie, share secrets, and work together to piece together the mystery!
Every Murder Mystery Party Kit Comes With:
Including: 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!) and Play Money (Preview!), Item Cards, and Foulplay Cards, Whodunnit Forms, 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!
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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In this game, it is a mystery only but yes the perpetrator knows that they did it.
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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)
Professor Star: Professor Star is the Mayor of Starryfalls and runs the Spelling Bee every year. They are very wise and know everything there is to know about magic and spells. Rumor has it, their magical cupboard holds all sorts of magical ingredients and items.
Teacher Moon: Teacher Moon is an apprentice to Professor Star. They are always working hard on their magic and learning more from the Professor themselves. They help run the Spelling Bee as well.
Teacher Sun: Teacher Sun is an apprentice to Professor Star. They are always working hard on their magic and learning more from the Professor themselves. They help run the Spelling Bee as well.
Sky: Sky is an older student who likes to cast enchantments. They are an eager learner, sometimes biting off more than they can chew with their magic. Their sibling is Gale. They are an older student hoping to attend Magnolia Academy in the Fall.
Gale: Gale is a natural prankster and class clown, preferring to use jinxes. They have been friends with Shadow forever and their sibling is Sky.
Nova: Nova is a naturally gifted spellcaster, who prefers to use charms. They have won several past Spelling Bees and have a rivalry with Raven. Their sibling is Lark.They are an older student hoping to attend Magnolia Academy in the Fall.
Lark: Lark is a bright and bubbly younger student, who prefers to use charms just like their sibling, Nova. Unlike their sibling, they prefer to hang out with friends rather than do their spell work.
Sage: Sage is a quiet studious student who prefers the company of Professor Star to their fellow students. Professor Star gives them lots of special assignments and they love following the rules. They primarily use enchantments.
Shadow: Shadow is an older student, specializing in jinxes. While they love a good prank, they take their magic very seriously. Their best friend is Gale.
Raven: Raven is a naturally gifted spellcaster, who prefers to use hexes. They have won several past Spelling Bees and have a rivalry with Nova. They prefer animals to people and love all things spooky and ghostly. They are an older student hoping to attend Magnolia Academy in the Fall.
Fox: Fox is a new student to Starryfalls and no one is quite sure where they came from. They seem very nice, if a little mysterious, and they prefer to cast hexes.
How to Host a Murder Mystery Party: Tips & Tricks
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