Setting the Scene
A Timeless Tale of Treachery and Treason in a Kingdom Far, Far Away
After the mysterious disappearance of Cinderella, Prince Charming is throwing a ball to find a new bride. Some of the Kingdom residents question how the prince could move on so quickly, while others are jumping at the chance to earn their spot as the new princess in the castle.
As the evening escalates, a killing occurs in the palace … leaving you to write the final chapter.
Will you finger the fairy godmother whose magic cannot give her the outcome she desires? The prince who has used his riches to alienate others? A devious dwarf who may know too much? Or perhaps a pouting princess who is plotting to win the heart of Prince Charming.
In a kingdom where jealousy, betrayal and deception are common story lines, it will be up to you to find the felon of this fairytale murder mystery so that everyone can live happily ever after.
PRINCE CHARMING
Prince
The leader of the kingdom and heartthrob to many, this dashing young man will have numerous decisions to make all of which will affect the outcome of the night.
FELICITY
Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother
Still doting over the disappearance of her goddaughter, Felicity continues to hope that Cinderella will reappear and everyone will live happily ever after.
GRISELDA
Cinderella’s Stepsister
After years of animosity, Griselda has earned Cinderella’s trust and her place in castle. Now that Cinderella is gone, will Griselda be next to disappear mysteriously?
RAPUNZEL
Princess
Desperate to get out of her tower, this trapped temptress may have more than one offer on the table… the question is which one will she pick?
SNOW
Snow White
With hopes of moving out of the forest, this princess hopes to soon be known not as the daughter of a queen that is evil, but as the wife of prince that is charming.
HERB
Dwarf
Like a brother to Snow, Snow’s dependence on Herb is endearing to some and annoying to others.
HERB
Dwarf
JASMOOR
Princess
BEAST
Belle’s husband
RED
Little Red Riding Hood
TEETH
Big, Bad Wolf
NOSY
Dwarf
JINN
Genie
HANSEL
Orphan
GRAM
Red’s Grandmother
RUMPELSTILTZKIN
Imp
ALADDIN
Prince
BELLE
Beast’s wife
GRETEL
Orphan
AXE
Woodcutter
HAMLET
Little Pig
Guest Breakdown
With 20+ guests: At least 6 male, 8 female, 1 gender-neutral.
With 15-20 guests: 6-7 male, 8-9 female, 1-4 gender-neutral
With 10-15 guests: 4-6 male, 6-7 female, 0-2 gender-neutral
With 8-12 guests: 3-5 male, 5-6 female, 0-1 gender-neutral
* The upgrade is only able to upgrade the 15-20 guest version to the 20-80 guest version of this fairytale murder mystery. The upgrade DOES NOT work with any other size of party.
Guest Breakdown
With 20+ guests: At least 6 male, 8 female, 1 gender-neutral.
With 15-20 guests: 6-7 male, 8-9 female, 1-4 gender-neutral.
With 10-15 guests: 4-6 male, 6-7 female, 0-2 gender-neutral.
With 8-12 guests: 3-5 male, 5-6 female, 0-1 gender-neutral.
* The upgrade is only able to upgrade the 15-20 guest version to the 20-80 guest version. The upgrade DOES NOT work with any other size of party.
Clean versions are void of references to extra-marital affairs, alcohol and/or illegal drugs. Teens and/or conservative groups often use clean versions for their mystery of choice.
Purchase, Download & Prepare
Instantly download everything you need, with a simple step-by-step guide that walks you through setup. No experience required!
Set The Scene
Send invitations, hand out character packets, and use the included tips to create a fun, immersive atmosphere in minutes.
Throw the Most Memorable Party Ever!
Relax and enjoy as the game guides your guests through laughter, surprises, and a thrilling mystery from start to finish.
See how a typical Night of Mystery party unfolds.
No experience? No problem. Night of Mystery parties are specifically designed with first-time hosts in mind. Everything is laid out step-by-step—from invitations to party flow—so you’ll always know exactly what to do next.
Most hosts are surprised by how easy it is to run—and how quickly guests get into character and take over the fun. You can even play along as a character if you’d like! Just review the host guide ahead of time, follow the simple instructions, and then sit back and enjoy watching the mystery unfold.
Excellent Question! And one that needs more explaining, please see the “How to Play” Page of our site and/or download a preview file to get a complete understanding of how our mysteries are run!
Absolutely. We make it easy with two types of downloadable invites:
Before you purchase:
Use our RSVP invitations to invite guests and confirm your headcount (we highly recommend this step!)
After you purchase:
You’ll receive email-ready invitations that include each guest’s character description, so you can assign roles and send everything out in just a few clicks.
YES! As host, you get to decide how much or little you know about the murder.
If you want to play along, you will want to read the host’s guide in full to ensure that you are setting the game up correctly WITHOUT letting you know who the murderer is in this murder mystery party game!
In most Night of Mystery parties, the victim doesn’t sit out—they become the investigator for the second half of the game!
Since the victim doesn’t know who killed them, they can jump right back into the action—questioning suspects, gathering clues, and trying to solve their own murder.
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