10-20 Players | Murder at the Masquerade Murder Mystery Game (PDF)

Create an unforgettable event filled with secrets, scandals, and three dramatic murders.
 

This printable murder mystery party delivers an immersive experience with no acting required, and even the host can play along without knowing the ending.

With over 20,000 parties hosted and 2,000+ five-star reviews, this fully guided experience is easy to manage, engaging to play, and guaranteed to leave your guests talking long after the night ends.
 

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How the Night Works:

• Download and print your files immediately after purchase
• Assign characters to each of your guests
• Guests mingle, examine evidence, and make accusations throughout the evening as three murders unfold
 

✔️ Clear instructions included
✔️ No acting experience required
✔️ The host and murderer can play along without knowing the outcome
 

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Party Details (Quick Facts):

• Format: Instant PDF Download
• Theme: Murder at the Masquerade
• Players: 10–20 (message us for info on how to get it down to a minimum of 8, expansion packs available in shop if more players are needed)
• Party Length: 1.5–2 hours but can be flexible
• Gender: Mixed (8 Male, 8 Female, 4 Gender Neutral - Master Character List available below)
• Rating: PG-13

**Please note that this story contains some adult themes including references to Dark Voodoo Magic, Partying, Drinking, Arrests, and (of course) Murder**

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What’s Included in Your Download

Instruction Packet:
    • Step-by-step guidance
    • Example timeline
    • Opening introduction and final reveal
    • Master character list

Character Cards:
    • Personality bios
    • Secrets to hide and information to share
    • Key relationships
    • Prop suggestions
    • “Make a Scene” prompts
    
Gameplay Materials:
    • Printable evidence
    • Voting cards
    • Action cards

Bonus Extras: 
    • Award certificates (Most in Character, Best Acted-Out Death, Closest Guess)
    • Party posters
    • Wine/soda bottle labels

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A sample from the Introduction:

“Welcome to all of our lovely guests as we venture into our story.

Our setting is New Orleans, a city that is heavy in culture and rich in history. There are deep roots in this place, which leads creative minds to share tales of spirits, hauntings, and even dark Voodoo Magic. Whether these tales are true or not has always been highly debated.

Tonight, we celebrate with a Masquerade. Throughout history, Masquerades have had a way of allowing us to unleash a side of ourselves that we usually try to keep hidden. Slipping on a mask ironically allows us to show more of our true selves, as there are fewer consequences for actions that are committed while underneath a disguise. Secrets are told, wishes are revealed and we give in to our innermost desires. A simple mask can allow us to get away with almost anything, maybe even murder.

With that being said, at the end of the night, three of you will be dead ”

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Character List

A diverse lineup of richly written characters allows flexibility for different group sizes and personalities.

Primary:

Lavina Marie: The Voodoo Priestess • Female
Ernesto Hansen: The Jazz Musician • Male
Chanel Oliver: The Rich Girl • Female
Angelo Cruz: The Football Player • Male
Candi Fox: The Burlesque Dancer • Female
Natasha Evans: The Police Chief • Female
Charles Norris: The Governor • Male
Theodore Holloway: The Prince • Male
Dr. Avery Reid: The Surgeon • Gender Neutral
Reese Parker: The Groundskeeper • Gender Neutral

Secondary:
Florence Reynolds: The Opera Singer • Female
Winter Cordova: The Socialite • Female
Homer Dean: The Mortician • Male
Elbert Moss: The Gator Hunter • Male
Veronica Hart: The Personal Stylist • Female
Marco Cross: The Aspiring Comedian • Male
Tiana Crenshaw: The Fortune Teller • Female
Quentin Clemmons: The Butler • Male
Quinn Valerio: The Playwright • Gender Neutral
Blake Haley: The Pastry Chef • Gender Neutral

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Other Variations Available in Our Shop: 

    • Printed box kit (we print and ship everything for you)
    • Larger group sizes
    • Expansion packs
    • Different theme choices

Need help finding the best fit for you? Shoot us a message and we'll be happy to help! 

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Customization & Licensing

This story is for personal use only. Selling tickets or running paid events requires a commercial license. Please contact Murders Inc directly for licensing options.

Due to workload, custom edits are not available. Please review all details before purchasing to ensure this game is the right fit for your party.