Game difficulty
Intermediate-Difficult
Costume suggestions
Colonial witch costumes for the win! Get dressed in your best historical look with a witchy twist.
Time to play
1.5-2.5 hours
Game play
Detective style freeform game where the host can play along
Plot
Salem Witch Trials Murder Mystery Introduction To The Theme
Salem, Massachusetts, is home to chaos. After accusations of witchcraft began to run rampant across town, neighbor turned against neighbor, brother against sister, father against daughter. No one was safe, and everyone had the chance to become the Salem witch hunt’s next victim.Â
However, when Anna Belle, a young girl living in Salem, began accusing countless people, numbering well over a dozen, she became both loved and feared. Her accusations alone led to the deaths of 13 men, women, and children- and she was next.Â
Anna was found dead in Salem’s courtroom. She was strangled to death, and left sitting in the testimony stand. Found by her body was a pearl necklace which had been placed around her neck, a message written in red paint on the courtroom wall reading “you will pay”, a rope, and two large cement blocks.Â
Anna was killed in the middle of the night, and her body was found the next morning, on hanging day. Hanging day was when the guilty were supposed to face their punishments, but it was postponed due to Anna’s murder.
Someone killed Anna, and nobody knows who did it, not even the killer themselves. It could be any of you, and it is up to you to figure out who had the motive, means, and opportunity to murder Anna Belle. Good luck.
Sample Characters (Actual Characters Will Vary Based on Number/Gender of Players)
Bridget Bishop was the first woman to be accused of witchcraft in Salem. She owned a local tavern which was an attraction both to locals and travelers, and after the recent death of her husband, was very lonely. She was married three times, and all of her husbands had tragically died. She mourned each of them, although some people found her to be suspicious because of it.
Sarah Good was accused of witchcraft, and one of the first three to be accused. Two young townspeople accused her, one of whom was Andrew Williams. Sarah lived a hard life, often being forced to beg for food or shelter, and at the time of her conviction, she was pregnant. Sarah was innocent, and while she tried to make her innocence known, it seemed like no one was listening.
Martha Carrier served as a servant to Salem’s most prestigious family. They paid her well, and she lived with them, providing her with a very nice, safe life. However, after one of the family’s children choked to death under her watch, Martha was accused of witchcraft. She had yet to be tried, but the final verdict would likely not be in her favor.Â
Henry Griggs is Salem’s one and only resident doctor, and he has specialized in determining which of Salem’s residents have been possessed, and thus need to be accused of witchcraft. He does not treat convicted witches, but rather sentences them to death, and has contributed to many hangings.
Andrew Williams was one of the initial accusers in the Salem Witch trials, and he became afflicted. He began having fits, and Dr. Griggs proclaimed that he was a victim of witchcraft. Andrew contributed to the deaths of twenty women through his accusations, yet to him, it was all a game.
Elizabeth Proctor, alongside her husband, was convicted of witchcraft, and her husband was hung. Elizabeth was sentenced to death, yet allowed to live because she was pregnant. After the Proctor’s servant was accused of witchcraft, Elizabeth made the decision to defend her, which led to her own arrest and trial.
What's in the Digital/Printable Salem Witch Trials Murder Mystery Kit
Everything you need to host an unforgettable murder mystery party
Host Guide
Complete instructions for hosting the perfect salem witch trials 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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