Slay for the Cameras | Mystery Party Game

A thrilling mystery for ages 14+ where social media influencers are trapped in a content house, forced to uncover secrets, solve challenges, and expose a killer before it’s too late.  There are required videos and group challenges with this game. You will be given a backup transcript for the videos. 

There are 16 suspect players in the main game. This game, with expansion packs (purchased separately) can cover 280+ players by using expandable teams. 

Publication date: March 30th, 2025

Helpful Links:

- Host character list for characters #1-16 (main game)

- Free invitation for 16 players

- Sample game materials - format, example plotlines, and content. 

- Game Trailer Video 

- Boxed Set Version - have our staff prepare your kit

- Free player pre-game site - there are many bonuses on this pre-game site! 

- Pinterest Board

- Expansion pack #1- 8 optional, gender flex characters. Play the expansion packs in order to be optimal. 

- Expansion pack #2 - 8 optional, gender flex characters. Play the expansion packs in order to be optimal. 

- Expansion pack #3 - 8 optional, gender flex characters, and 8 optional teams of up to 30 non-suspect, duplicated team players each.  

The Murder Mystery Party Game Includes:

• Free player pre-game site at Your Mystery Party  
• Story background - more information on Colton Steele, Steele House, and more.
• Expanded character bios.
• Game trailer video.
• Pre-game song and lyrics (Colton's latest release - Invite Only). 
• Free invitation
• Host instruction file (spoiler-free)
• Includes game instructions, an example timeline, player instruction script, menu suggestions and bonus games
• Host character list for less than 16 players
• There is a minimum of 5 - narrows down one at a time in the file to maximize the guest list flexibility.
• The printable game file (has spoilers, but pages are noted on the table of contents)
• 4 rounds of clue cards for each character (64 cards)
• Victim's sign
• Forensic report
• Group challenge sheets (2 challenges, 5 pages)
• Steele House post-murder clues (32 squares)
• Steele House diagram of accessible areas
• Guest list
• Name tags
• Mystery investigation sheets
• Two required videos
• Links on YouTube (streaming)
• Alternate links on Vimeo (streaming or download)
• Alternate links on Your Mystery Party (password-protected site)
• Audio file to start the game (optional to use)
• Back-up transcript file for the videos (in case of last minute technical difficulty)
• Detailed solution file
• Challenge solution files (x2) 

 Murder Mystery Synopis:

Colton Steele—music producer, influencer, and viral mastermind—has just pulled off his most twisted stunt yet. At his latest venture, he’s gathered a handpicked mix of creators: a content house like no other. Each guest arrives expecting the collab of a lifetime—a record deal, a brand partnership, or inside dirt on a rival. But the second they step inside, it’s clear something is off. The smart house mansion locks down. No phones. No Wi-Fi. No way out. And Colton? Nowhere to be found. Instead, a pre-recorded video plays, revealing that they’re in a high-stakes content competition. The rules? Unclear. The challenges? Cutthroat. The stakes? Way higher than they realize. Then, Colton does something unexpected—he starts exposing them. It turns out he made secret offers to each of them. Access to an exclusive party. A viral collab. A stack of cash. Now, he’s broadcasting those deals in front of everyone, forcing them to face their greed, desperation, and betrayals. Tensions snap, and before the night is over—someone ends up dead. Panic sets in. They scramble to figure out who among them is a killer. And then, another screen flickers on. They’ve been live-streamed this entire time. Millions have been watching. Commenting. Screen Recording. Reacting. But the murder itself? Not on the stream. Just the aftermath—the body, the screams, the cover-ups. The police think it’s just another staged social media stunt—until Colton, still unseen but in complete control, starts dropping the unedited footage piece by piece. With every new upload, the truth edges closer to exposure. The influencers are trapped in a house-turned-crime scene, and the moment Colton posts the full clip, the cops will swarm. But until then, the murderer is still inside—watching, waiting, and ready to eliminate anyone who gets too close to the truth. And in this house? The content never stops… and neither do the lies.

Hosting a large group mystery party with Slay for the Cameras:  

• 18 main game suspects, characters #1-16. These must be filled first. 

• 8 expansion pack #1 suspects, characters #17-24. Purchased separately. 

• 8 expansion pack #2 suspects, characters #25-32. Purchased separately.

• 8 expansion pack #3 suspects, characters #33-40. Purchased separately. 

• Final Cut Crew - up to 30 duplicate, non-suspect team of cinematic influencers led by Thalor Jorrel. (Expansion pack #3)

• Gotcha Gang - up to 30 duplicate, non-suspect team of pranksters led by Indie Sinclair. (Expansion pack #3)

• Still Frame Society - up to 30 duplicate, non-suspect team of Lo-Fi lifestyle gurus led by Riot Coldwyn. (Expansion pack #3)

• The Rolling Cindehalls - up to 30 duplicate, non-suspect team of van lifers led by Knox Cindehall. (Expansion pack #3)

• Flow Assassins - up to 30 duplicate, non-suspect team of rap battlers led by Cru Valor. (Expansion pack #3)

• Glow Collective - up to 30 duplicate, non-suspect team of makeup tutor/storytellers led by Laz Darcrest. (Expansion pack #3)

• Rewind & Rant - up to 30 duplicate, non-suspect team of pop culture podcasters led by Maven Mirewood.(Expansion pack #3)

• Nightfall Narrators - up to 30 duplicate, non-suspect team of spooky storytellers led by Sloan Drevan. (Expansion pack #3) 

This game, with all packs purchased, gives 40 unique suspects and up to 240 team players (with expansion pack #3) to cover 280+ players.  

+ - you can add a few more, if needed.  

 Mystery Party Commercial licensing:

If you wish to host this (or any other) game for profit &/or in public &/or as a benefit to your business or organization, you will need a commercial license - click here.