Game difficulty
Beginner-Intermediate
Costume suggestions
Comfy pants so you can eat as much as possible! Or wear turkey hats for a fun Thanksgiving twist.
Time to play
1.5-2.5 hours
Game play
Detective style freeform game where the host can play along
Plot
Friendsgiving Murder Mystery Introduction To The Theme
Thanksgiving is a time when friends and families get together. They eat, laugh, and tell stories. It is also a time when one is able to reflect on their own life to appreciate all of it. A common tradition is to go around the dinner table and share things that each person is thankful for. A group of friends gathered and decided to hold Friendsgiving, a fun time to gather and celebrate friendship.
This Thanksgiving, a dinner party was planned. It took place in Fallbrook Manor. It was beautifully decorated and an incredible meal was cooked. Everything was going perfectly and everyone was having fun. However, one guest’s fun was cut short when she was murdered.
Natalie Sower was one of the guests who had been invited to the Friendsgiving dinner. She came in with a big smile on her face and she left in a body bag.
Natalie was stabbed a single time in one of the Fallbrook Manor’s spare rooms. The murder weapon remained next to the body. She had been killed with the large carving knife that was meant for the turkey. Also found near the body was Natalie’s invitation to the dinner party, a shattered glass, and a half-empty box of matches. It is up to you to figure out who had the motive, means, and opportunity to kill Natalie Sower. All of you are suspects and no one knows who the killer is, not even the murderer themself. Good luck!
Sample Characters (Actual Characters Will Vary Based on Number/Gender of Players)
Avery is the host of the Friendsgiving dinner. She loves throwing parties and she always goes all out for the events that she plans. Avery lives off of family money but she wants to become a professional party planner in the future, although for now she is satisfied with creating her own perfect events. She is a very generous and kind woman with many friends.
Simon is a chef. He loves cooking and he works at an extremely prestigious restaurant. Simon is well known for his brilliant use of flavor in his cooking and he is always happy to cook for his friends. Simon also loves a good party and he is known to get very wild when he isn’t at work.
Jenna is a doctor. She works at the local hospital and she is extremely talented at what she does. Jenna is very successful in her career and she has been personally responsible for many medical innovations that have saved countless lives. Jenna is a very kind person and she truly cares about helping others and making the world a better place.
Peter is an author. He writes childrens’ books and he is very good at what he does. He is very imaginative and he loves telling stories. Sometimes his imagination can blend with real life and he can exaggerate aspects of his own life until they become untrue, but he tries to avoid it. Peter loves his job and he is really fun to be around.
Molly is a professional poker player. She is great at hiding her emotions and she wins big when she plays. Molly loves her job and she always has a ton of fun with it. She also makes a lot of money and she is able to live a really lavish life because of it. Molly is secretive in her personal life as well, but overall she is really fun and interesting.
Ryan is a music producer. He represents many famous singers and he is a very successful person in the music industry. While he is not a household name and he mainly works behind the scenes, Ryan is very popular in his business and he really loves his job. He loves going to parties and he gets to go to many for his work which is always a good time.
What's in the Digital/Printable Friendsgiving Murder Mystery Kit
Everything you need to host an unforgettable murder mystery party
Host Guide
Complete instructions for hosting the perfect friendsgiving mystery
Introduction
Set the scene with our engaging story introduction
Character Packets
Detailed character backgrounds and secrets for each guest
Name Tags
Printable name tags for all characters
Voting Forms
Let guests cast their votes for the culprit
Confession
The dramatic reveal of the murderer's confession
Autopsy Report
Forensic details to help solve the mystery
Extras
Bonus materials including invitations and decorations
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