Host a murder mystery party with zero prep

No booklets to print and no host who has to sit out. The big screen runs the story with a narrator voice, everyone gets a secret character on their phone, and clues drop each round until you name the culprit. Free, 4 to 20 players, about 45 minutes.

How the game works

1. Pick a case on the big screen and everyone scans the QR code.
2. Read your character on your phone. Four to six players get a suspect role with a private secret. Anyone extra plays a detective, so up to 20 people can play.
3. Three rounds of clues. Each round, new memories appear on your phone. Question each other, share what you know, hide what you don't want found out.
4. Vote for the culprit. The narrator reveals what really happened.

The cases

• The Vanishing Birthday Cake (family-friendly, ages 8+): at Nana Rosie's 80th, the chocolate cake vanishes from the laundry bench just before the candles.
• The Golden Spatula Caper (family-friendly, ages 8+): at the street bake-off, the trophy has been swapped for a rubber chicken.
• Last Call on the Rooftop (classic whodunit, ages 12+): a startup founder collapses after a toast at a rooftop launch party.
• The Willowmere Weekend (classic whodunit, ages 12+): the lights go out in a country manor and Great-Aunt Hester vanishes before signing her new will.

Classic cases are whodunits but nothing gory. Every case is available in English, 中文, Español and Français.

Want a longer, deeper mystery?

Role-Play Mystery is TogetherPlay's take on jubensha (剧本杀), China's hit party game. Each player gets a private script, you search locations for clues over two rounds, then name both the culprit and the motive. Seven original stories, from comedy and classic detective to horror and sci-fi, for 4 to 6 characters, 60 to 90 minutes. Choose a role-play story.

Tips for the host

• Dressing up is optional but makes it. Send the case name with the invitation.
• Turn the TV volume up for the narrator.
• Played well with Act It Out as a 10-minute warm-up while people arrive.

Questions

How many players do you need for a murder mystery?

At least 4. Four to six players get suspect characters, and extra players join as detectives, up to 20.

Is it suitable for kids?

The family-friendly cases are about thefts and pranks and suit ages 8 and up. Classic whodunits are suggested for 12 and up.

Do I need to prepare anything?

No. There is nothing to print and no host script to read. The website runs the game.

Is it free?

Yes, during the current promotion period every case and story is free.