Why Freeform Games?
In short, because in 2001, when Mo and I started Freeform Games, we wanted to bring to a wider audience a type of roleplaying game that we knew as a “freeform”.
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Freeform Games murder mystery blog
How to decorate for a Wild West murder mystery party
Planning to host one of our Wild West murder mystery parties? If so, check out our decoration tips.
How to decorate your home for a 1920s speakeasy murder mystery party
With a few carefully chosen decorations, some atmospheric lighting and plenty of jazz music, you can make your guests feel as though they’ve stepped into an illegal speakeasy beneath the streets of 1920s Chicago.
Scene of the Crime: Send us your videos!
Welcome to Scene of the Crime Welcome to the Freeform Games murder mystery newsletter. This time, we have a new game, we're launching a YouTube channel (we need your help!), we are playtesting our next game, plus some of our games have been translated into Spanish! And we have a discount code! Enjoy! Mo and SteveA Fatal Theory - our new...
A Will to Murder costume ideas
Step into a grand English country house in the 1930s, where family tensions, hidden secrets and a suspicious death set the stage for a classic Agatha Christie-style mystery.
Dressing for the period is easier than you might think. Women can choose elegant dresses, skirts and blouses, cardigans, hats and pearls, while men will look the part in suits, waistcoats, ties and polished shoes.
1920s speakeasy costume ideas for every character in A Speakeasy Murder
Planning to host A Speakeasy Murder? An easy way to make your murder mystery party feel like a genuine 1920s Chicago speakeasy is to encourage everyone to dress the part. Plus suggestions for every character.
Scene of the Crime: A Haunting in Hartwick
We have a packed issue, with our newest game, a competition, and another call for playtesters. Plus we visit a larp festival in Leeds, appear on a podcast and more.
Using online voting for your murder mystery party awards
One of our experienced customers shared a tip for making these awards easier: use online voting to make tallying the votes quick and painless.
Looking back at 2025
So how was 2025 for Freeform Games? In summary, we published more games (yay!), but sales were flat (hmmm).
Scene of the Crime: Christmas is coming – and another playtest!
Our Christmas 2025 newsletter, which talks about Christmas games, tips for Hollywood Lies, looks at murderers and their victims – and calls for playtesters!