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- Type Download
- SKU ANONVILLE
- Age Range 16 to Adult
- Minimum # of players 8 Suspects
- Max Players (Main Game) 16 Suspects and 1 Optional Team
- Max players available 56: 32 Suspects, Up to 24 Team Roles (2 Teams, Expansion Packs Sold Separately)
- Difficulty rating Challenging, 8/10
- Character roles Co-Ed (See Host Character List for Ratio)
- Interactive Extras Fun Icebreaking Match-Up
- Game Duration 2 to 4 Hours Average (Flexible Timeline)
- Game format Murder | Guided Clue Mingling | 4 Rounds
- Vibe and Content Notes Traditional Mansion Dinner Party * Snarky Clean Chaos * Small Town Scandals * Mystery Host
- Date of publication 2007. Last Revised: 2023
A challenging old-mansion murder mystery party game. This slightly spooky manor mystery is packed with eccentric townspeople, suspicious professionals, scandalous histories, restless rivalries, an anonymous proprietor, rumors of paranormal activity, concealed motives, an interactive icebreaker, and murder during the grand reopening of Anonville Manor.
This is the instant download version, so there is nothing to ship and no shipping fee. Simply download, print, prepare, and play!
Prefer a professionally prepared game? Choose the Boxed Kit version, and our staff will professionally print and prepare the game materials for you.
Helpful Links:
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Expansion Pack #1: Adds 8 Characters and an Expandable News Team
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Expansion Pack #2: Adds 8 Characters
Sold separately.
Old-Mansion Murder Mystery Party Game Synopsis:
The historic Anonville Manor closed its doors years ago because the crumbling estate desperately needed restoration. Rumors that unpleasant spirits haunted the property only made matters worse, and the previous owners eventually abandoned the once-elegant bed-and-breakfast without looking back.
A secretive entrepreneur has now purchased and renovated the manor, restoring it to the grandeur of the days when the estate was frequented by the rich and famous. The new owner has assured the media that the property is free of paranormal activity, but has chosen to remain completely anonymous. Naturally, the townspeople find the proprietor’s secrecy almost as suspicious as the old ghost stories.
An exclusive group of guests has received invitations to a grand reopening dinner inside the legendary Majestic Ballroom. You are on the guest list, but not everyone attending has a friendly history. With rivalries simmering, secrets lurking in the shadows, and an unidentified host controlling the evening, sparks are certain to fly.
Host a Large-Group Mystery Party:
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Main Game: 16 unique suspect characters
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Expandable News Team (Included with the Main Game)
- Tele N. Ewe may lead an optional CBC-TV News Crew.
- These are duplicate, non-suspect team roles.
- *Add up to ~ 15 or more team players.
- *For the best balance, purchase and add all unique suspect roles before using the team roles. However, this option is ideal for limited budgets or when only a few extra players need to be added (that's why you're given a team with the main gam).
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Expandable News Team (Included with the Main Game)
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Expansion Pack #1: 8 additional suspect characters
- Sold separately.
- 24-character game uses the pre-game website at /todiefor.
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Expandable News Team (Included with Expansion Pack #1):
- Pat Couric may lead an optional RBC-TV News Crew.
- These are duplicate, non-suspect team roles.
- Both teams can now add up to 30+ players each.
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Expansion Pack #2: 8 additional suspect characters
- Sold separately.
- Requires the main game and Expansion Pack #1.
- 32-character game uses the pre-game website at /vip.
- With 32 suspects in the game, you can extend the teams from the main game and expansion pack #1 (sold separately) up to ~ 40 players each, covering 112+ players total.
This game is unique and does not include a forensic report.
This is the instant download version of the game. Simply download, print, and prepare everything you need to play, with no shipping fees or delivery wait.
PDF files included:
- Host Instructions
- Printable Game Materials
- Solution
- Optional Extras, such as the free invitation
For the boxed kit, also called the Party Pack, use the link provided on the product page.
Printing Tips
For the best results, open and print the files using Adobe Acrobat Reader, available free from Adobe.com. Other PDF viewers may alter fonts, spacing, colors, page sizing, or interactive features.
- Download the PDF files to your computer and note where you save them before opening or printing.
- Select Actual Size or 100% Scale unless the instructions specify otherwise.
- Do not select Fit to Page, as this may resize cards, labels, or other game materials.
- Confirm that the paper size is set to US Letter, 8.5 × 11 inches.
- Print one test page before printing the complete game.
- Use standard printer paper for any worksheets or investigation sheets.
- Use heavier paper for invitations, clue cards, and other materials that will be handled during the game.
- Print in color when possible for the intended appearance.
- Do not select double-sided printing.
- Allow ink to dry completely before cutting, folding, or assembling the materials.
Printer settings and results may vary by printer.
My 18-year-old son decided to host a murder mystery dinner with his friends, and it turned out to be such a hit! Everyone got into character, dressed up, and played along with tons of laughter and surprises. I loved seeing how engaged they were—solving clues, accusing suspects, and staying in character right until the end.
It was the perfect mix of fun, creativity, and teamwork, and honestly, such a refreshing way for teens to spend an evening together. Highly recommend a murder mystery party for anyone looking for something different, interactive, and full of laughs.
I did this with a group of 9 people. The instructions are very detailed. We all had a great time, but we figured out the murderer very quickly. It was obvious who was going to get murdered too. The difficulty was hard according to the website but I disagree.
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From MMP STAFF:
We are super glad you had a blast at your mystery party. We just wanted to note that our games are extensively beta tested and we listen to feedback from hosts. We will pass along your review, but we are going to stand with the difficulty rating at this time. Thank you for your helpful review!
We ordered the game to download for a game at home. It was A LOT of pages , over 75!!. The instructions are single spaced and a lot to take in. I think this could definitely be simplified. Thank you for breaking up the Covid-19. Doldrums.
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From MMP STAFF:
We are glad you enjoyed the game. As of 2021, the game has been updated to separate the host instructions, printables, and solutions. There are only 38-45 pages to print in the kit. Thank you for your valuable feedback!
We did this for our New Years Eve party this weekend . It was a blast!! The game had great outline for the host. People are already talking about doing another murder mystery next year with hopes of it being an annual tradition. Everyone got into playing the game. We had a ton of laughs.
Only downside was I didn't listen to the other posts. It was our first time ever trying a murder mystery. Unfortunately nobody solved the mystery. That was NOT the games fault. The game is very detailed and easy to host. If this is your first time playing or hosting I would try something a bit easier.
We have never done a murder mystery before. We used the first 8 characters that were required. As the host I got myself very familiar with the instructions given to me by My Mystery Party. This was such a fun idea and the experience is completely one of its own. I would say that this level of difficulty might have been poor planning on my part for the first one ever. We were surprised at how much thought and effort had to be put into solving it and found that the party died down and people started getting frustrated toward the end of the 2nd round. We all agreed that this is something we will continue to do but we will just have to be work our way up the latter!