Murder! At the Masquerade A Murder Mystery Game for 6-20 Players

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This game has no fancy illustrations or design - so it's only $12.99!

Murder! At the Masquerade can be played virtually, but it is better suited to playing in person.

For ages 12 and up. Playing time approximately 2-3 hours.

The host can play too!

This game is clue heavy. There are lots of details, the plot is intricate, and it requires more detective work than my other games. You have been warned!

This download includes:

• 6 Essential character handbooks, containing character background, quirks,* clues, and secrets

• 6 Recommended character handbooks, containing character background, quirks, at least one secret, and at least two things to say per round

• 8 Optional character handbooks, containing character name, quirks, one secret, and at least one thing to say per round

• 1 blank spectator handbook so the host can create more characters, if needed

• 1 Host Guide, containing detailed instructions, tips, costume and prop ideas, and a recipe for Masquerade Punch

• 1 Optional script

• Certificates for Best Improviser, Winner of the Ultimate Prize, Best Dastardly Plan, Best Costume, Best Accusation, and Best Character Quirks

*Character quirks are things to say and/or do throughout the game

See below for the character list. Because the characters’ identities are a secret in the game, the character descriptions cannot be detailed; nevertheless, each character will have a list of adjectives that best describes that character.

ESSENTIAL CHARACTERS:

The Swan (F)

Feminine, graceful, cutthroat

The Serpent (F)

Cunning, alluring, dangerous

The Crone (F)

Feeble, deceitful, intelligent

The Casanova (M)

Charming, flirtatious, cold-blooded

The Wolf (M)

Charismatic, greedy, ruthless

The Goblin (M)

Crafty, covert, unscrupulous

RECOMMENDED CHARACTERS:

The Queen (F)

Controlling, ambitious

The Raven (F)

Secretive, lethal

The Phoenix (F)

Extraordinary, savage

The Boar (M)

Boorish, bold

The Jester (M)

Talented, zealous

The Emperor (M)

Tyrannical, persuasive

OPTIONAL CHARACTERS:

The Damsel (F)

Beguiling, selfish

The Dragon (F)

Merciless, covetous

The Butterfly (F)

Visionary, macabre

The Firefly (F)

Passionate, volatile

The Cadet (M)

Authoritarian, untrustworthy

The Chancellor (M)

Slimy, crooked

The Hound (M)

Inquisitive, unsubtle

The Rat (M)

Cruel, tricky

Murder! At the Masquerade is divided into 4 rounds. During rounds 1, 2, and 3, each player will reveal the clues given to them in their handbook. During round 4, each player will guess who they think killed the victim. Once every player has guessed, the host will ask the the players to read their confessions.

This game comes with an optional script. I do not recommend using the script. However, I know there are certain situations where the script is helpful, so that’s why I provided it in the game packet. The script only includes lines for the essential characters. If any optional or spectator characters are playing, they can interrupt the script to reveal their clues, or wait until the end of each round.

***My games are conversation-based murder mystery games with elaborate storylines and characters. They’re more like games, and less like party kits. That’s why I do not have expansion packs. The storylines are a little too complicated to accommodate a plethora of extra characters. However, I do include a blank spectator character handbook in this game. If you have more players than characters, you are welcome to create your own spectator characters so that the extra players can be included. Please note that spectator characters are exactly as they sound: spectators. They have a name and optional things to say/do, but they are not active characters in the storyline.***

This game is a digital file that you will download. This means as soon as your payment is confirmed, you will receive a link to download Murder! At the Masquerade. That link is good for 24 hours after the first download. After downloading, you can print the files and play the game.

If you'd like to play music before, during, or after the game, Bearded Rat Mysteries has a playlist for Murder! At the Masquerade on Spotify.

This game is LEVEL: INTRIGUE

ANYONE, experienced murder mystery game players and novices alike, can enjoy all three levels of my mystery games. But in case you’re curious, here’s how I break down the three levels:

LEVEL: FLEXIBLE This level is super flexible and allows players to be involved as much or as little as they desire. It’s a great game to play as a first-time murder mystery player and can be a great get-to-know-you activity for groups of people that have yet to bond.

LEVEL: INSPECTOR The characters in this level tend to have more clues and secrets, so there’s a little more reading before each round. It’s a great game to play for everyone!

LEVEL: INTRIGUE The essential characters in this level tend to have a lot of secrets and clues. There’s more to keep track of, but that also means there’s more intrigue, more twists, and more laughs! It’s a great game to play with your friends and family, people you know really well and can really “vibe” off of, if you know what I mean.

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