Pick your mystery
Every mystery plays with 4 to 10 suspects, plus up to 6 witnesses at a big party and extra guests as detectives (up to 40 phones). It takes about an hour and runs on your guests' phones.
For grown-ups
Comic murder mysteries, PG-13. Fine for teens.
Last Call at Hollow Manor
Cornelius "Corny" Hollow built a fortune on candy corn. At his Halloween party he promised a midnight announcement that would change the family forever. He did not make it to midnight.
Most Likely to Be Guilty
It is the Pinecrest High twenty-year reunion. Tonight the class president was going to open the time capsule and read out every secret sealed inside it. He never got the lid off. A funny murder mystery for any night of the year.
Trouble at the Velvet Owl
It is 1926 and the Velvet Owl is the best speakeasy in town. At midnight the owner was going to make an announcement. At a quarter to, somebody made sure he could not. A Roaring Twenties murder mystery for any night of the year.
Last Skate of the Decade
It is the last night of the decade, and the owner of the Starglide Roller Palace is throwing the Party of the Decade. Somebody made sure he never saw midnight, and now everyone in leg warmers and shoulder pads is a suspect.
Cabana Nine
The Bride Squad has taken over the Coralvista Resort for a weekend of sun, slushies and poolside secrets. Then the wedding planner goes missing during the fireworks, and suddenly everyone in a sun hat is a suspect.
Bad Luck at the Jackdaw Club
Lucky Fairclough has not lost a big game of cards in twelve years, and at midnight he was going to win the Jackdaw Club on one hand of blackjack. At ten to twelve his luck ran out under a brass horseshoe, and everyone at the tables has something to hide.
For families
No murder and no scares. Kids from about 7 play alongside the grown-ups.
Who Took the Golden Pumpkin?
The Golden Pumpkin holds 500 candy bars and goes to the best costume at the Maplewood School Halloween Carnival. Five minutes of fog, and it was gone. A no-scares mystery for kids and grown-ups together.
The Birthday Cake Caper
It is time for candles at your child's birthday party, and the cake is gone. A silly, no-scares mystery for birthday parties, with your child's name written into the story.
Lights Out at the Dinosaur Museum
It is sleepover night at the Brightwater Museum. At nine it was lights out. At half past, Big Rosie the T. rex was missing her biggest tooth. A no-scares mystery for kids and grown-ups together, for any night of the year.
Mischief at the Pet Show
At one o'clock the Big Blue Ribbon was pinned up at the Clover Park Pet Show. By half past one it was gone. A puppy, a parrot, a cat and a goat are all looking the other way. A no-scares mystery for kids and grown-ups together.
Mystery at Camp Wobbly Pines
It is the last night of summer at Camp Wobbly Pines, and the closing campfire cannot start without the Golden Paddle trophy. Somebody has taken it, and a cozy, no-scares camp mystery for kids and grown-ups begins.
Who Took the Admiral?
On the friendly cruise ship Puffin Belle, the Sail-Away Party cannot start without the Admiral, the ship's chatty green parrot. But his cage is empty, nobody can leave the ship, and a cozy, no-scares mystery at sea for kids and grown-ups begins.
Written for your party, or free to try
A mystery written for your party
Tell us the occasion, a theme and a little about each guest. We write a mystery with a character made for each of them.
The Case of the Missing Marrow
At two o'clock Big Bertram, the biggest marrow Lower Wobbleton has ever seen, was sitting on his velvet cushion. At half past two he was gone. A jam champion, a jealous grower, a nosy reporter and a scarecrow maker all have something to hide. A short, free, no-scares mystery for kids and grown-ups together.