{"product_id":"as-the-ball-drops-new-years-murder-mystery","title":"As the Ball Drops: New Year's Murder Mystery Party Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eA glamorous New Year’s Eve murder mystery party game for at least 8 players, ages 14 and up, with mostly gender-flexible character roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main game includes 12 unique suspect roles. Two expansion packs, sold separately, add 6 characters each and expand the game to 24 unique suspects, plus three optional teams of duplicate non-suspect roles for larger groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis festive Times Square mystery is packed with New York high society, celebrity drama, outrageous personalities, glamorous scandals, daring party games, hidden motives, and danger at an exclusive New Year’s Eve gala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the instant download version, so there is nothing to ship and no shipping fee. Simply download, print, prepare, and play!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Boxed version of the As the Ball Drops New Year’s Eve murder mystery party game\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mymysteryparty.com\/as-the-ball-drops-new-years-murder-mystery-game\/\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"80\" width=\"303\" alt=\"Boxed version of the As the Ball Drops New Year’s Eve murder mystery party game\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/6798\/0336\/files\/Boxed_Kit_Version_2.png?v=1784819469\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer a professionally prepared game? Choose the Boxed Kit version, and our staff will professionally print and prepare the game materials for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000;\"\u003eHelpful Links:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Free pre-game website for the 12-player main game of As the Ball Drops\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yourmysteryparty.com\/balldrop\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cimg style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"69\" width=\"238\" alt=\"Free player pre-game website for the 12-player main game of As the Ball Drops\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/6798\/0336\/files\/Free_player_pregame_button.png?v=1784833879\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eMain-game players can get started before the party with costume suggestions, character information, the game premise, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymysteryparty.com\/as-the-ball-drops-new-years-expansion-pack\/\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eExpansion Pack #1: Adds 6 Characters\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSold separately. Adds 2 female, 2 male, and 2 gender-flexible suspect roles and expands the game to 18 unique suspects. All 6 roles are optional and may be added in any combination with the optional main-game characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymysteryparty.com\/as-the-ball-drops-expansion-pack-2\/\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eExpansion Pack #2: Adds 6 Characters and Two Expandable Teams\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSold separately. Designed to be added after Expansion Pack #1. Adds 6 gender-flexible suspect roles, including 3 required and 3 optional characters, and expands the game to 24 unique suspects. This pack also includes two optional teams of duplicate non-suspect roles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Watch the As the Ball Drops New Year’s Eve murder mystery party game trailer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1eCLkovdSJQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cimg style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"83\" width=\"306\" alt=\"Watch the As the Ball Drops New Year’s Eve murder mystery party game trailer\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/6798\/0336\/files\/Watch_the_Game_Trailer_240x240.png?v=1784754952\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000;\"\u003eMurder Mystery Party Game Synopsis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe countdown is on, and the Broadway Plaza Hotel is preparing to ignite Times Square with the New Year’s Eve celebration every other party dreams of becoming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the hotel’s exclusive doors, this legendary New York landmark is rolling out the red carpet for an evening of high style, daring games, glittering surprises, and glamorous intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guest list includes New York’s elite, outrageous celebrities, ambitious professionals, eccentric personalities, and socialites determined to command the spotlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuests will arrive in their finest attire, savor decadent bites, mingle beneath the dazzling lights, and take part in party games with unexpected twists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, many of the invited guests share simmering rivalries, scandalous histories, hidden motives, and secrets that could shatter carefully polished reputations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs midnight races closer, tensions inside the Broadway Plaza Hotel continue to rise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith so many unpredictable personalities gathered beneath one roof, the evening could become far more explosive than the fireworks outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have secured VIP access to the most exclusive New Year’s Eve gala in Times Square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the final countdown begins, will everyone live to see the ball drop?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where your story begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000;\"\u003eHost a Large-Group Murder Mystery Party Game:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain Game:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 unique suspect characters\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for 8–12 players.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 8 required and 4 optional roles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost character roles are gender-flexible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes an optional team of duplicate, non-suspect moochers led by Takey Takerton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion Pack #1:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 additional suspect characters\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 2 female, 2 male, and 2 gender-flexible roles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll 6 characters are optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpands the game to 18 unique suspects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMust be purchased before Expansion Pack #2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion Pack #2:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 additional suspect characters\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 6 gender-flexible roles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree characters are required when this pack is used, and three are optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to be added after Expansion Pack #1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpands the game to 24 unique suspects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuplicate, Non-Suspect Team Roles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe main game includes an optional team of fellow moochers led by Takey Takerton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion Pack #2 includes an optional team of experimental sous chefs led by Dakota Wren.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion Pack #2 also includes an optional entertainment crew led by Marley Larkspur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach expandable team may include up to 25 or more duplicate players.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith both expansion packs and all three teams, the game can accommodate 100 or more players.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe minimum number of required suspects increases from 8 to 11 when Expansion 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