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Murder Behind the Mirror: Murder Mystery Party Game | Boxed Kit
- Type Boxed Kit
- SKU MIRRORPRP-16
- Age Range 16 to Adult
- Minimum # of players 8 Suspects
- Max Players (Main Game) 16 Suspects
- Max # of players available 84: 24 Suspects, 60 Team Members (2 Teams, Various Kit Sizes)
- Difficulty Level Challenging, 7/10
- Roles Flex-Gender
- Game duration 2 to 4 Hours Average (Flexible Timeline)
- Setting At the mysterious Nevermore Gala, guests step through an ancient magical mirror into a sinister hidden world.
- Interactive extras Based off an award winning YA novel series. Players reveal hidden props and supernatural identities throughout the game.
- Vibe & Content Notes Dark Parallel Universe * Supernatural Twists * Clean Betrayals & Scandals
A dark and challenging paranormal murder mystery party game. Step through the legendary Mirror of Daebub into a sinister parallel world where hidden identities are exposed, secrets emerge, and the guests must confront what lurks behind the glass.
Kit Sizes & Pre-Game Resources:
Scroll below this section to preview or download the Sample Game, Host Character Lists, and free invitations for each kit size. Kits B through D use the same invitation and player pre-game website because each version includes all 24 unique suspect characters.
The Sample Game contains carefully selected excerpts from the game, including plotlines, clue card formatting, the event timeline, and other materials. It allows you to evaluate the game’s format and quality before purchasing without revealing the solution.
Kit A: 10–16 Players (16 Suspect Roles)
Kit B: 10–24 Players (24 Suspect Roles)
Kit C: 10–44 Players (24 Suspect Roles and 20 Team Roles)
- Includes duplicate, non-suspect team roles from Meridian Moody’s entourage and Bordan Blevins’s paternity-lab colleagues. See the host character list for the exact team breakdown.
- Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit B.
Kit D: 10–64 Players (24 Suspect Roles and 40 Team Roles)
- Includes duplicate, non-suspect team roles from Meridian Moody’s entourage and Bordan Blevins’s paternity-lab colleagues. See the host character list for the exact team breakdown.
- Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit B.
For a different or larger kit size, please contact us! The two expandable teams may be customized for larger groups.
How the Kit Sizes Relate to the Downloadable Version:
- 16 players: Main game only
- 24 players: Main game plus Expansion Pack #1
- 44 players: Main game, Expansion Pack #1, and 20 duplicate team roles
- 64 players: Main game, Expansion Pack #1, and 40 duplicate team roles
Murder Behind the Mirror Mystery Game Synopsis:
An indiscriminate group has received invitations to a mysterious affair called the Nevermore Gala. All anyone knows is that it will be an unforgettable bash held behind the mystifying Mirror of Daebub, an ancient relic recently purchased by one of Manhattan’s elite at an exclusive art auction.
Nobody knows the reason, but the tycoon had second thoughts about the purchase and sold the magical mirror to an unknown buyer in the town of Nevermore, over two thousand miles away.
You’ve received an invitation to this cryptic social event of the year. Will you have the nerve to take a step into the mirror and face what lurks behind?
This is where your story begins.
This dark mystery contains a paranormal premise involving a magical mirror and an alternate dimension where the characters’ hidden identities are revealed. The storyline includes references to ghosts, demons, evil sorcerers, aliens, serial killers, mobsters, and other sinister beings.
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Purchase the instant download edition for immediate access instead of the boxed kit.
Your boxed kit arrives professionally printed and prepared for easy hosting. The exact quantity of materials varies depending on the selected kit size.
Included in the Boxed Kit:
- Host Instructions, including the standard host booklet and a game-specific information sheet
- Professionally Printed Game Materials
- Character Materials, including the Host Character List, Guest List, and Clue Cards
- Solution Materials
- Envelopes and Other Required Game Components
- Optional Extras, such as the free invitation
- Envelopes are not sealed, even in the spoiler-free kits, in case the host needs to view the cards. Sealing envelopes before gameplay is optional.
- Select games may also include video content, bonus clues, or other interactive extras. Any game-specific extras will be listed above under Interactive Extras.
Some light assembly may be required with the standard version. For a spoiler-free, party-ready game, select the appropriate kit option above.
For immediate access to a print-at-home version, use the instant download link on the product page instead of purchasing the boxed kit.
Standard vs. Spoiler-Free Assembly
Standard Version
The standard version requires light assembly before the party. The host must fold and insert the cards for Rounds 1, 2, and 3 into the corresponding labeled envelopes.
Spoilers are limited to the Round 2 and Round 3 card bundles. If the host wishes to avoid seeing them, a trusted person who is not playing may fold and insert those cards. The remaining kit will still arrive prepared without exposing the host to spoilers.
Spoiler-Free Version
With the Spoiler-Free (Party-Ready) Preparation Option, the Round 1, 2, and 3 clue & solution cards are professionally folded and inserted into their designated envelopes, allowing the host to prepare for and host the party without any fear of viewing the spoiler content.
Pre-game character materials are not inserted into envelopes. This allows the host to add the players' contact information on the task cards while they are still arranged in a convenient stack, rather than removing them from envelopes and reinserting them afterward.
Included Assembly in Both Versions
Certain materials are inserted into their designated envelopes in every boxed kit, when applicable. These may include:
- Blackmail notes and other special messages
- Victim signs
- Forensic reports
- Scavenger hunt materials
- Other game-specific surprise items
Keep each bundle of envelopes together according to its label, such as Round 1, Round 2, or Round 3. Some envelopes may already contain game-specific materials, even when the remaining cards still require insertion.
With the standard kit, if an item has already been placed inside a designated character’s envelope, tuck it inside that character’s folded clue card before returning the card to the envelope. This helps ensure the player sees the additional item when the round begins.
Envelopes Are Not Sealed
Envelopes are left unsealed in both versions. This allows the host to review or adjust the materials if necessary, such as when a guest cancels at the last minute, and the host needs to confirm that all vital characters remain assigned.
The host may seal the envelopes before gameplay, but sealing is optional.
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This game was an absolute blast! As the chose, I opted not to know the victim/murderer and I was given enough information for the game to still run smoothly. Although, I think I would’ve had just as much fun if I knew ahead of time. All the girls really got into character and I think that’s what made it so great. The instructions and having “rounds” really made the game flow smoothly. Can’t wait to do another one!
I hosted this game as a birthday gift for my friend and everyone who attended had a blast! The host guide was a lifesaver in helping to keep the flow of the game. If you’re a first time host, like I was, I’d highly recommend reading it over a few times before the party starts as there are a ton of small details to remember for each round of the game.
It’d be nice if there were a couple suggested characters for the host to play so that they’re in a more hands off role… as I felt a bit frazzled trying to get my prompts across while still making sure the game was flowing properly. I’d recommend that the host choose an optional character if at all possible.
Overall, hosting this game was a rewarding experience and I’ll definitely be doing it again!