Murder Mystery Party | Bloodwood Masquerade Ball
$50.95
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Murder Mystery Party | Bloodwood Masquerade Ball
A murder mystery party game in a masquerade ball theme for 8-18 players, ages 14 and up due to difficulty. This is an in-person, face-to-face formatted game. Characters are flexible gender, so this game may be played co-ed, all female or all male. There are two expansion packs available (purchased separately) to include 40 unique player roles. Also, the game is expandable to up to 200+ players with duplicated team players.
This is the instant download version of the game, you will have everything needed to play within the download, and there's nothing to ship, so you avoid shipping fees. No waiting, just download, print, prepare and play! Don't want to prepare your game? No worries - for the party ready pack (boxed set), click on the link below in the helpful links section.
INCLUDED: There are four PDF files to download with this game - a host instruction file, printable file, solution key, and an optional free invitation file. You must use Adobe Reader (free software that you can download at Adobe.com) to view the PDF file, as a PDF is an Adobe product.
FORMAT: this is a traditional, mingling, clue-based game (downloadable version) for in-person groups. For virtually-formatted games that are ideal for video chat platforms, click here.
GIFTING: the standard game license does not allow transfers, so you cannot purchase a download as a gift. For gifts, click here for gift certificates, or use the link below for the boxed version of the game (party pack).
This game was updated on 5/24/24 and prior versions will not be seamless.
Helpful Links:
Bloodwood Masquerade Ball Decor Kit
6+ character Expansion pack #1 - Purchased separately
16 character Expansion pack #2 - Purchased after Expansion pack #1
Boxed version - My Mystery Party will prepare your party ready kit
Pinterest board - more DIY food and decor
Direct your guests here - the corresponding pre-game site at Your Mystery Party
Murder Mystery Synopsis:
Bloodworth Falls is an isolated town plagued with scandals. The townsfolk bicker in the streets, and many believe the local government is corrupt. Nevertheless, the mayor is hosting a mysterious masquerade ball in the old Bloodwood Castle. The tickets to the event have sold out in record time. The townspeople are curious to discover why the mayor would put effort into doing something positive in this hopeless town of gloom. Anticipation for the event hangs thickly in the air, and many are already hunting for the perfect mask.
You are worried about what will happen when toxic people come together this night. You are alarmed, as you didn't purchase your ticket - somebody placed it in your mailbox in an unmarked envelope. Somebody wants you there, but you're unsure why. This is where your story begins.
How to Host a Larger Party:
- 18 unique players from the main game.
- 6 unique players from expansion pack #1 (purchased separately)
- 16 unique players from expansion pack #2 (purchased separately)
- Up to 20+ duplicate Magician's Assistants led by Lou Violet, Expansion Pack #1.
- Up to 20+ duplicate Makeup Artists led by Izzy Maroon, Expansion Pack #1.
- Up to 20+ duplicate Production Assistants led by Cass Chocolate, Expansion Pack #1.
- Up to 20+ duplicate Entourage Members led by Bruno Ivory, Expansion Pack #1.
- Up to 20+ duplicate Mobsters led by Maria Lime, Expansion Pack #1.
This instantly downloadable game accommodates 40 unique players by using both expansion packs and an additional yet optional ability to expand to over ~140+ guests by using teams (duplicate players) with expansion pack #1. View the character list of expansion pack #1 for further details. The game may expand above 200 by adding more expandable team players, but not much further than that.
Commercial Licensing:
If you wish to host this (or any other) game for profit &/or in public &/or as a benefit to your organization or business - you will need a commercial license.
- Minimum age:
- 14 years for difficulty - no foul language, sexual content, drug references
- Difficulty Rating:
- 6/10 - moderate difficulty level
- Gender of character roles:
- Flexible besides 2 optional males
- Number of players in main game:
- 8-18 players - all unique suspect roles
- Expansion pack(s):
- 6 unique suspect roles in Exp #1, 16 unique suspect roles in Exp #2
- Expandable team players:
- With the purchase of expansion pack #1 (purchased separately): Expands to 130+ players with team players (non-suspect team roles).
- Date of publication:
- May 1st, 2014 - Last revised on 05/24/24 with minor format changes
- Game license:
- Single, private use. For the game license Terms and Conditions, see below.
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Masquerade Expansion Pack #1
$23.95 -
Masquerade Expansion Pack #2
$36.95 -
Official Party Host Handbook | My Mystery Party
$18.95 $19.95
Reviews
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Awesome Party!
We were a group of 15, and the writing was so well done that no one suspected that they might not be one of the eight 'required characters'. Worked really well as a Halloween house party! The only thing I would say is you may need to check the location of the murder - if you don't have an easily accessible room as described nearby you may need to read a little bit into the second round and change the directions for that player. Doesn't ruin the ending though and the pack is very good at telling you what you can and can't read if you want to keep it a surprise for yourself!
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Impressive and manageable
I went looking for a party box because I was intimidated by the amount of organization (and creativity, to be honest) that would go into an actual murder mystery house party. The cost isn't unreasonable (though I find myself spending about the same amount to get it printed - but its saving my home printer ink so, worth it) and it comes with all the instructions I could possibly need, as well as some print and cuts that look very promising and useful. My girlfriend and I are trying to get creative with props but everything besides aesthetic is in the booklet and I'm very relieved to have it finished and ready for us already.
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Awesome Fun
I bought this for my daughters 16th birthday party, and it was a huge hit. Most of the kids loved getting into character. Also nobody suspected the real killer.
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I. Loved. It.
Please make another one just like ThIs one - we had so much fun and wanna recreate!
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Great Teen Program
I'm a Youth Librarian and we hosted this party for the teen summer reading program after regular library hours. The teens LOVED it and want to do another one already. It really helped them come out of their shells and talk to everybody, and I thought the mystery was really well written.
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Very great!
I'm a youth minister so my youth group used this to host a mystery dinner for our church I wasn't sure how our elders would take having a mystery dinner at church but everyone loved it! They laughed the whole night and requested us to do another one!
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This game is life
O. M. G. We had a BLAST! We hosted this for work. Most people don't interact with each other on a daily basis but five minutes into this game - you wouldn't know that! Everybody got into their characters. I love the fact only 4 people out of 38 got it right! The solution made total sense and you have to investigate to find the clues. Amazing experience. Loved it.
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Loved it!
Was our 1st murder mystery party. Exceeded expectations & every single person had a great time!
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Awesome time!
Everyone really enjoyed themselves. Was a great way to get a bunch if fun girls together