{"product_id":"hatter-s-ball-a-murder-mystery-game","title":"Hatter's Ball: Murder Mystery Party Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eA whimsical Hatter’s Ball murder mystery party game for 8–18 players, ages 14 and up, with mostly flexible-gender casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main game includes 18 unique suspect roles. Two expansion packs, sold separately, add 6 and 16 unique suspects, expanding the complete game to 40 unique suspects. Expansion Pack #1 also includes six optional expandable teams, allowing the complete game to accommodate up to 220 players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis eccentric castle mystery is packed with Bloodworth Falls socialites, extravagant hats, political scandal, old rivalries, revenge plots, blackmail, suspicious histories, carefully guarded secrets, outrageous personalities, and murder during the town’s most anticipated ball.\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\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymysteryparty.com\/hatters-ball-a-murder-mystery-party-game\/\" title=\"Boxed version of the Hatter’s Ball murder mystery party game\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/6798\/0336\/files\/Boxed_Kit_Version_2.png?v=1784819469\" alt=\"Boxed version of the Hatter’s Ball murder mystery party game\" width=\"303\" height=\"80\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\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\u003c\/div\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 href=\"https:\/\/www.yourmysteryparty.com\/hatter\" title=\"Free player pre-game website for the 18-player main game of Hatter’s Ball\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/6798\/0336\/files\/Free_player_pregame_button.png?v=1784833879\" alt=\"Free player pre-game website for the 18-player main game of Hatter’s Ball\" width=\"238\" height=\"69\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eMain-game players can get started before the party with costume suggestions, character information, details about Bloodworth Falls, and the events leading to the Hatter’s Ball at Bloodwood Castle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymysteryparty.com\/hatters-ball-expansion-pack-1\/\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eExpansion Pack #1: Adds 6 Characters and Six Expandable Teams\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSold separately. Adds 6 optional unique suspect roles, expands the game from 18 to 24 unique suspects, and allows each expansion character to lead a team of duplicate non-suspect roles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymysteryparty.com\/hatters-ball-expansion-pack-2\/\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eExpansion Pack #2: Adds 16 Unique Suspect Characters\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSold separately. Designed to be added after Expansion Pack #1. Adds 16 optional unique suspect roles and expands the complete game to 40 unique suspects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wxS_XhrEW-U\" title=\"Watch the Hatter’s Ball murder mystery party game trailer\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/6798\/0336\/files\/Watch_the_Game_Trailer_240x240.png?v=1784754952\" alt=\"Watch the Hatter’s Ball murder mystery party game trailer\" width=\"306\" height=\"83\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000;\"\u003eHatter’s Ball Murder Mystery Party Game Synopsis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neighborhood socialites have touted the Hatter’s Ball as the bash of the year in the isolated town of Bloodworth Falls. Mayor Riley White has organized the event at the old Bloodwood Castle as a diversion from the scandals that have plagued the town in recent months. Of course, it’s no coincidence that the ball is scheduled right before the upcoming mayoral election.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mayor posted the invitation list online, and your adversaries have already submitted their RSVPs. You’re intrigued and have decided you cannot miss this opportune moment to seek revenge on those who have crossed you in the past. Now, you are on the hunt for the perfect hat. This is where your story begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000;\"\u003eHost a Large-Group Hatter’s Ball Murder Mystery Party:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain Game:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 unique suspect characters\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for 8–18 suspect players.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 8 required and 10 optional roles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost character roles are flexible gender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes two optional male roles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay be played by co-ed, all-female, or all-male groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for players ages 14 and up.\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 6 optional unique suspect roles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpands the game to 24 unique suspects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach character may serve as the leader of an expandable team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion Pack #1 should be added before Expansion Pack #2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion Pack #1 Expandable Teams:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLou Violet’s Magician’s Assistants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIzzy Maroon’s Makeup Artists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCass Chocolate’s Production Assistants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBruno Ivory’s Entourage Members.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaria Lime’s Silver Dollar Mobsters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn and Jane Doe characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach team may include up to 30 additional duplicate, non-suspect roles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion Pack #2:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 additional suspect characters\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 16 optional unique suspect roles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpands the complete game to 40 unique suspects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe characters may be added in any combination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to be added after Expansion Pack #1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis game uses the characters from the Bloodwood Masquerade Ball in a different order and an entirely new mystery. Customers who have played Bloodwood Masquerade will recognize the characters but will encounter a different storyline and solution. Despite the Hatter’s Ball setting, the characters are not based on \u003cem\u003eAlice in Wonderland\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse extravagant hat inspiration, whimsical ball décor, castle table settings, colorful formalwear, eccentric party props, tea-party food, dramatic desserts, and more on the Pinterest board!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/mymysteryparty\/hatters-ball-murder-mystery-party\/\" title=\"Hatter’s Ball murder mystery party Pinterest board\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/6798\/0336\/files\/Pinterest_Board_for_Mystery_Games_18c2e82b-c885-462b-a5c3-d21370ae41ae.png?v=1784226172\" alt=\"Hatter’s Ball murder mystery party Pinterest board\" width=\"411\" height=\"91\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Mystery Party","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43397963939888,"sku":"HATTER","price":50.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/6798\/0336\/files\/Hatters_Ball_24__85620.1749825457.1280.1280_1778872889__49228.1778875035.1280.1280.png?v=1784048628","url":"https:\/\/mymysteryparty.com\/products\/hatter-s-ball-a-murder-mystery-game","provider":"My Mystery Party","version":"1.0","type":"link"}