This Halloween, host an unforgettable murder mystery party!

A Dead Man's Chest - Hey! Is that Sir Percival being friends with a pirate!? - Tara Laben

Do something different this Halloween - throw a murder mystery party for your friends and family.

You don't need professional actors or a fancy hotel - you can instead hold the party in the comfort of your own home for your friends or colleagues!

Halloween murder mystery games from Freeform Games

Our murder mystery games are interactive social events where you scheme and negotiate with other players in order to solve the murder and achieve your goals. Each murder mystery party game is a complete evening's entertainment, and they range in size from 6 up to 33 guests.

They're ideal for parties of all sorts - especially Halloween!

Halloween Lies

Our special murder mystery game specifically designed for Halloween parties! Set in the glamorous world of the horror movie business, you can take your place at the ceremony for the horror movie awards, the Skellies, as a star actor, a director, a producer - and make sure to come in Halloween costume for the gala party!

Skelly award

Halloween Lies - It's award night and Tom Speed's latest film, The Vampire Detective, has just swept the board and garnered five Skellies - for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director and Best Screenplay. Sadly, Tom Speed's award for Best Actor was accepted posthumously by his wife, Zara Vicars, as Tom was killed in a driving accident late last night.

Despite this note of sadness, celebrations are in full swing at the The Vampire Detective post-award party. Deals are being cut for future productions and everyone is having a good time enjoying the atmosphere and mingling with Hollywood's movers and shakers.

Is there anything suspicious about Tom Speed's death? Who will win next year's Skellies? Find out at Halloween Lies.

Halloween Lies is suitable for 16 to 22 guests and one or two hosts.

Skelly award

Or, enjoy one of our other murder mystery games:

All at Sea - enjoy first class luxury aboard the Libertania in 1912. However, with the Captain murdered and war brewing, you will be hard-pressed to solve the murder and achieve all your other objectives. All at Sea is suitable for 16 to 33 guests and one or two hosts.

Casino Fatale - set at a glamorous Parisian casino, featuring espionage, crime, intrigue and murder! Casino Fatale is suitable for 15 to 20 guests and one or two hosts.

Court in the Act - The Court of St James's Palace, London. Queen Elizabeth I makes merry and entertains her courtiers, guests, would-be husbands and envoys from foreign powers with a sumptuous banquet. But while all prepare to feast and frolic, dark clouds gather, the sound of war-drums is heard in the distance - and that dear old man the Archbishop of Canterbury, who surely had never an enemy in the world, is found brutally murdered. Court in the Act is suitable for 13 to 21 guests and one or two hosts.

Davy Jones' Locker - NEW! - set in 1785, pirates, bounty hunters, gypsies and nuns mingle aboard the Libra as it sails from Tortuga. Davy Jones' Locker is suitable for 9 to 11 guests and a host.

Curse of the Pharaoh - travel back to 1894 and grapple with dark forces from beyond the grave, as rash archaeologists break open an ancient Egyptian tomb and must deal with the consequences. Curse of the Pharaoh is suitable for 6 to 19 guests and a host.

Dazzled to Death It is 1948. The socialite Evington-Browne family ("E-B" to their friends) and guests are preparing for their annual cocktail party, held by tradition at the family's hunting lodge in the White Mountains north of Boston. A fierce storm has now set in, and the party finds itself cut off from the rest of the world. This is unfortunate, as the valet of one of the guests has been found dead in the kitchen! It looks like a heart attack - but is it murder? Dazzled to Death is suitable for 12 to 15 guests and a host.

A Dead Man's Chest Two pirate crews descend upon the sleepy Caribbean island of Santo Oloroso - to avenge the death of their former master Captain Flint, or to find and grab his treasure? A Dead Man's Chest is suitable for 12 to 16 guests and a host.

Death in the Fast Lane - Welcome to the world of Formula 17 racing - fast cars, big deals and bitter rivalries. Three races are all that remain of the current racing season - and with everything left to play for, the championship is in turmoil. Jo Shooie, championship leader, has been murdered! Death in the Fast Lane is suitable for 10 to 12 guests and a host.

Death on the Gambia - venture with us into the heart of the Dark Continent in this pulp adventure featuring spies, smugglers and scientists. Death on the Gambia is suitable for 8 to 11 guests and a host.

Happy Birthday R.J. - It is 1984 and the height of the oil boom. Harrington Oil is the most successful oil company in the state of Texas. Tonight is a lavish birthday party for R.J. Harrington held at his parents' ranch - SouthSpoon. What could possibly spoil such a joyous occasion? Happy Birthday R.J. is suitable for 11 to 15 guests and a host.

Hollywood Lies - It's award night and Tom Speed's latest film, Dazzled to Death, has just swept the board. Sadly, Tom Speed's award for Best Actor was accepted posthumously by his wife, Zara Vicars, as Tom was killed in a driving accident late last night. Is there anything suspicious about Tom Speed's death? Who will win next year's Erics? Find out at Hollywood Lies... Hollywood Lies is suitable for 16 to 22 guests and one or two hosts.

Lei'd to Rest - NEW! - this game takes place at an exotic Hawaiian beachside luau. Tourists and locals mingle and party -- but one of them is a murderer! Lei'd to Rest is suitable for 6 to 12 guests and a host.

The Night before Christmas - Blackmail, theft and murder at a glittering cocktail party in 1948 Massachusetts. This Christmas Eve certainly won't bring goodwill to all men... The Night before Christmas is suitable for 12 to 15 guests and a host.

Snow Business - What should be an idyllic family holiday turns to tragedy in this modern-day game set at a ski chalet. Even in the nicest families, dark secrets have a habit of coming out... Snow Business is suitable for 10 to 12 guests and a host.

Under the Big Top - Who killed JoJo Bones, proprietor of the Exotic Emporium of Enigmatica? Find out in Under the Big Top, a game of circus folk set in 1952 Florida, for 10-15 guests and a host.

Way out West - It is the spring of 1884. America's west coast is slowly being populated with small towns full of settlers, coming to prospect for precious metals, set up ranches and run dubious saloons. Cactus Gulch is one such small town. Founded 20 years ago, tonight it has a festive air as the townsfolk get set to start their celebrations. But land disputes, disreputable card games, strange folk from out of town and hostile Indians are all adding to a tense atmosphere... Way out West is suitable for 10 to 24 guests and a host.

"singing the dialogue" in Way out West - Karine Philippot

Each of our kits contain everything you need to run a fabulous Halloween murder mystery party:

  • Detailed character backgrounds including goals, secrets, information about other characters and more (and you will know everything you need to know at the beginning - we don't drip-feed you your background)
  • Costume guides to ensure that your party is a really colourful event
  • Goals for every character - solving the murder is only one of your objectives
  • Background information setting the scene
  • Cards to represent items, money
  • Special abilities for each character that let them affect other characters
  • Hints to help beginning players
  • Complete details for the host to run the game and make sure everyone has a great time
  • Detailed timetables explaining what happens and when

Free introductory files

To give you a taste of murder, you can download free introductory files for each game. These files provide you with a list of all the guests, an invitation for you to send out, some background material (such as the cover of a newspaper) - plus details of how to buy the game.

Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - A Dead Man's Chest Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - All at Sea Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Casino Fatale Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Court in the Act Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Curse of the Pharaoh
Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Davy Jones' Locker Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Dazzled to Death Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Death in the Fast Lane Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Death on the Gambia Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Halloween Lies
Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Happy Birthday R.J. Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Hollywood Lies Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Lei'd to Rest Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Snow Business Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - The Night before Christmas
Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Under the Big Top Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Way out West

(You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read these files. Acrobat Reader is completely free and is available to download here.)

How do they work?

Choose one of the games and download the files. You (assuming that you will be the host) then read the instructions, plus the character backgrounds and other details. You also need to separate out the information that their guests receive - character backgrounds, items, money and so on.

On the night of the party you introduce your guests and give them their detailed character backgrounds. These contain details of who they are and why they are present, along with clues to solving the mystery and the objectives they need to achieve.

Each guest has a character with goals and problems. One might have to solve the murder and pay off their gambling debts. Another character might want a certain object, while yet another is having an affair. Once the game starts, the guests talk to each other and decide who to trust and who to blackmail in order to solve the mystery and achieve their goals.

Unlike the traditional boxed sets available in the shops, these games are completely interactive. While there is a solution to the murder, how your guests achieve their other goals is entirely up to them. There might even be more murders - it's entirely up to you!

Exclusive to the Internet

Our games are available only on the Internet - you won't find them in the shops. Once you have paid for the game, you will be emailed the password that will enable you to download and play the game.

Benefits of ordering over the Internet include:

  • Credit card payments are handled by WorldPay, a specialist company with a secure card-payment server - we don't see your credit card details at all
  • Ordering over the Internet is virtually instantaneous - we will email you the passwords so that you can start downloading the game immediately
  • Environmentally friendly - no packaging or transportation costs
  • If you don't trust the Internet, the free introductory files detail other ways to pay

Money-Back Guarantee

We have a cast-iron money back guarantee. If you're not completely satisfied with our murder mystery games, then just let us know within 30 days and we will refund you your money.

(We should probably add that this doesn't happen very often - most people think that our murder mystery games are pretty good...)

Who are these games suitable for?

Some of our games involve adult themes and as a result they are not suitable for young children. They are perfect for open-minded, intelligent people willing to have a good time.

Run a Freeform Games murder mystery game and have a Halloween to remember!

Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - A Dead Man's Chest

Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - All at Sea

Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Casino Fatale

Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Court in the Act

Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Curse of the Pharaoh

Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Davy Jones' Locker

Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Dazzled to Death

Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Death in the Fast Lane

Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Death on the Gambia

Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Halloween Lies

Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Happy Birthday R.J.

Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Hollywood Lies

Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Lei'd to Rest

Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Snow Business

Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - The Night before Christmas

Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Under the Big Top

Halloween Murder Mystery Parties from Freeform Games - Way out West

   
Murder Mystery Games from Freeform Games

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