The Game Master's Virtual Escape | virtual mystery party

A non-murder, challenging mystery game for 6-12 players with fun escape-room style challenges, ages 15+ for difficulty. (The game can be played with only 4-5.) This game takes anywhere from 2-4 hours to complete, so you can separate it into two parties, if you wish. You'll figure out how to work together on video chat with your friends and family to find the notorious supervillain, The Game Master, and escape the game.

You will need to use a video chat service of your choice to host this party, and at least one player will need access to a device to be used for online searches.

This is a challenging, detailed game, so play this one if you are ready for some fun brain drain. This is an instantly downloadable game - no shipping, no waiting.  You will need Wi-Fi for this game. This murder mystery game was formatted to play on Zoom or other video chat - you send each player a PDF file before the game and meet up virtually to play!

 Click here to review the details regarding the challenge level. 

Helpful Links: 

Host character list

Free, printable invitation

Murder Mystery Prop Emporium

Free, pre-game site at Your Mystery Party

Murder Mystery Synopsis:  

The notorious trickster known as The Game Master has struck again. A group of adventurous people signed up for an escape room but got more than they bargained for, as they were separated and placed inside of locked chambers. The would-be gamers have been in complete darkness ever since. That is, until a computer monitor sprung to life in front of them. They are now connected to the others via video chat software and have mysterious packets that they are to use to escape. The group must work together at once. The Game Master, who typically dons a disguise, has also announced that he or she is among them as a participant. It makes sense now why The Game Master chose such a cast of vibrant and intriguing characters.

You don’t know who to trust, but you do know you need to figure out how to solve your way out of this creepy place. This is where your story begins. 

YOU WILL RECEIVE:     

• Host instruction file - including bonus games to play virtually, player instructions, and a timeline sheet (abbreviated instructions) for your event.
• Optional to use: checklists for the host - extremely helpful to have during the event.
• 12 character packets (PDF files) to send to your players in advance of the party. They include instructions, a character bio, suspect list, and three rounds of game play (optional pre-game, round one materials, round two materials). 
• Solution keys/hint website for the game - host can play along without spoiling the game.
• Access to graphics used in the game via a host website so the host can screen-share (optional to use).
• Editable text field player contact sheet for pre-game tasks
• Introduction video to play to start the game, and two more videos on websites that are to be found during gameplay. 
• Free invitation (optional to use)
• Free pre-game website (optional, but suggested)

If you wish to host this (or any other) game for profit, you will need a commercial license - click here.