Game difficulty
Beginner-Intermediate
Costume suggestions
Play dress up paired with masquerade masks!
Time to play
1.5-2.5 hours
Game play
Detective style freeform game where the host can play along
Plot
Masquerade Party Murder Mystery Introduction To The Theme
A group of people received invitations to a grand masquerade party. It was to take place at Brownwood Manor, an abandoned mansion that was a popular site for hosting parties and gatherings. The abandoned manor is supposedly haunted. It is beautiful inside, yet those who visit often claim that there is a strange presence there.
The invitations were addressed to the suspects. They did not say who was hosting the party- only a date, time, and instructions telling each guest to wear a masquerade mask. Each guest accepted the invite, as they are all wealthy socialites who would never turn down a chance for a good time.
Masquerade balls are known for their mystery and allure. Guests wear ornate masks in order to hide their identity… perhaps the reason why the killer decided to throw a masquerade party as a front to kill their victim.
The guests were socializing and trying to figure out who had invited them to the party when they were interrupted by the sound of a glass shattering. The body of Joseph Kennedy, a billionaire socialite who’d been one of the eleven guests at the party, was found at about 10 p.m. It appeared that he had been poisoned, and no one was in attendance besides the other ten guests.
Found near the body was Joseph’s invitation, an unlit match, a broken glass, and an extra black mask.
It is up to you to find out who had the motive, means, and opportunity to kill Joseph Kennedy. Each of the remaining guests is a suspect. No one knows who did it, not even the killer themself. It is now time to question the other suspects to find out who committed this horrible crime… and to prove your own innocence. Good luck!
Sample Characters (Actual Characters Will Vary Based on Number/Gender of Players)
Leah is a private investigator. She is very popular with the socialites around town and they are her main clientele. She has gathered secrets about everyone in town and she knows that she can use them in her favor if she ever needs to. Despite having a big stache of blackmail, she is well liked and respected by those around her.
Eli is new to town, and he has been extremely secretive about his past. He is a mystery to those around him and he is great at asking questions without answering any himself. Despite being new to town, Eli is always seen at the hottest parties and social events. He is well known by many, yet no one truly knows him.
Freddy is a businessman. He is extremely wealthy and he spends most of his time relaxing and having fun, letting other people run the business. Freddy is careless with his spending and he is often the host of huge, elaborate parties. While he was a hard worker at the start of his career, he now prioritizes having a good time, which is exactly what he does.
Kenna is an actress. She moved out to Hollywood when she turned eighteen and she got several roles in huge movies. Her career was taking off and she was one of the starlets in Hollywood. However, she moved back to Brownwood suddenly during the height of her career. She avoided any questions about her reasoning and it left many people wondering.
Raye is a socialite. She lives off of a trust fund and she spends her days partying and hanging out with her friends. Raye loves her life and she lives fast. She can be extremely reckless at times, but she views herself as invincible and she is confident that she will be fine. She has gotten in trouble with the law multiple times, but she never faces real consequences.
Annabelle is a famous psychic. Many people do not believe in her practice, but she has a loyal clientele and she has a tv show that brings her a lot of success. Annabelle gets people from all over who ask her to read their fortune. She always tells the truth in her readings, whether it is something that they’d want to hear or not.
What's in the Digital/Printable Masquerade Party Murder Mystery Kit
Everything you need to host an unforgettable murder mystery party
Host Guide
Complete instructions for hosting the perfect masquerade party murder mystery party
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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